Penalties for Drivers
- The law imposes a graduated fine system on drivers for violations as follows:
- First offense: P100.00 fine.
- Second offense: P300.00 fine.
- Third offense: P500.00 fine.
- The fines increase progressively to emphasize compliance and deter repeat offenses.
Penalties for Operators
- Operators are subject to non-monetary penalties, with progressive severity:
- First offense: Receipt of a stern warning.
- Second offense: Summons requiring the operator to explain why their Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) should not be suspended or revoked.
- This procedure highlights the administrative approach to enforcing compliance among operators.
Coordination Between Agencies
- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is required to coordinate with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in enforcing this memorandum.
- LTO must provide LTFRB with periodic reports on adjudicated cases of violations.
- These reports serve as the basis for LTFRB to summon concerned operators for compliance and disciplinary actions.
Effectivity and Legal Compliance
- The amendatory circular takes effect fifteen (15) days after filing three copies with the University of the Philippines Law Center.
- This filing complies with the requirement under Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 11, dated October 9, 1992.
- The effective date ensures that the rule is properly recorded and accessible within the legal framework.
Signatories and Adoption
- The memorandum circular was adopted on May 31, 1996.
- It was signed by the Chairman, Dante M. Lantin, and Board Members Nabor C. Gaviola and Mauro F. Verzosa, Jr., indicating official sanction and authority.
- These signatories confirm the legality and enforceability of the amendment.