Law Summary

Introduction

This document serves as an amendment to Section 7 of Administrative Order No. BGC-AO-99003, which governs the use and issuance of commemorative plates for motor vehicles in the Philippines.

Amendment to Section 7: Placement and Installation

This section outlines the specific regulations regarding the installation and placement of commemorative plates.

• Legal Principle/Provision:

  • The commemorative plate must not be superimposed over the regular vehicle plate and is required to be installed in front of the vehicle.

• Key Definitions Introduced:

  • Commemorative Plate: A special plate issued for commemorative purposes that must follow specific installation guidelines.
  • Regular Plate: The standard license plate that all motor vehicles must display.

• Important Requirements/Procedures Outlined:

  • The commemorative plate must be placed either on the right side or left side of the regular plate in the designated space.
  • The regular plate must remain visible and intact; removal of the regular plate is considered a violation of this order.
  • The commemorative plate is explicitly prohibited from being installed at the rear of the vehicle.
  • A commemorative sticker must be affixed in the upper right corner of the front windshield.
  • The regular validating windshield sticker should be placed at the upper left corner of the front windshield.

• Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned:

  • Installation of the commemorative plate at the rear of the vehicle is strictly prohibited and will incur penalties.

Continuation of Other Provisions

All other provisions outlined in the original Administrative Order remain unchanged and in effect.

• Key Details:
  • The amendment does not alter any other rules or regulations in the initial order.
  • All concerned parties must comply with the amended provisions.

Adoption and Approval

• Adoption Date: March 27, 2008
• Signatories:
  • Alberto H. Suansing, Assistant Secretary
  • Leandro R. Mendoza, Secretary

Key Takeaways

• Commemorative plates must be installed to the side of the regular license plate and not at the rear.
• Regular plates must remain in place; removal is a violation.
• Commemorative stickers have specific placement requirements on the windshield.
• Violations of the placement rules will lead to penalties.
• All other provisions of the original order continue to apply unchanged.