Policy and program linkage
- The circular enforces compliance with the LTO Motor Vehicle Plate Standardization Program (LTO MVPSP).
- Employees, especially those operating or associated with LTO service vehicles, must ensure the new plate design is attached properly.
- Proper attachment must use LTO-issued plate locks to match the MV standard plate design requirements.
- The circular establishes enforcement and apprehension action in line with the MVPSP implementation.
Scope: who must comply
- The circular binds all employees.
- The circular applies most directly to employees particularly those issued LTO service vehicles.
- LTO Law Enforcers are empowered to apprehend violators who fail to follow the specific attachment requirements.
- The circular’s enforcement target is improper attachment of the new MV standard plates.
Mandatory attachment using LTO plate locks
- Employees must attach the new MV standard plates properly.
- Proper attachment must use LTO issued bolts/self tapping screws (Plate Locks).
- Failure to use the specified plate locks constitutes improper attachment of the MV standard plates.
- Use of any other bolts/screws other than those supplied by the LTO for the new standard license plate design constitutes improper attachment.
Enforcement, apprehension, and penalty
- LTO Law Enforcers must apprehend persons who violate the improper attachment requirement.
- Improper attachment is a basis for apprehension by LTO Law Enforcers.
- Violators are penalized with a fee of PHP 5,000.00.
- The penalty is imposed under Section II(e) of Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 2014-01, dated 02 June 2015.
- The FED-LES is directed to apprehend those who violate the particular provision under JAO No. 2014-01.
Compliance directive and controlling authority
- The circular orders strict compliance with the proper attachment requirements.
- The circular directs enforcement actions for violations through LTO Law Enforcers.
- The circular’s penalty framework is anchored on JAO No. 2014-01 (Section II(e)).
- The circular is signed by Atty. Alfonso V. Tan, Jr., Assistant Secretary (as indicated by the signature).