Scope and Coverage of the Memorandum Circular
- The circular covers processing of transactions related to vehicle manufacturers, importers, assemblers, dealers, law enforcement adjudication, traffic citation processing, and driver licensing examinations.
- These transactions are to be conducted exclusively through the specified computerized systems to ensure systematized processing and record-keeping.
Transitional Provisions on Computer Fees
- While the computerized systems must be used, no computer fees shall be collected during the interim period.
- This fee suspension remains in effect pending the issuance of a subsequent memorandum circular, anticipated on March 1, 2005.
Implementation and Familiarization Period
- LTO officials and personnel are instructed to familiarize themselves with the use of the new computerized systems during the interim period.
- This familiarization period aims to ensure smooth transition and effective utilization of the IT facilities once the fee structure is implemented.
Compliance and Enforcement
- Strict compliance with the directive is required from all LTO officials and personnel.
- The memorandum circular is issued for the purpose of adopting the computerized processing systems as a standard operating procedure under the LTO IT Project framework.
Legal and Administrative Basis
- The directive follows a decision by the Commission on Audit, Commission Proper, Decision No. 2005-001, dated January 24, 2005.
- It embodies an administrative measure enhancing efficiency and transparency in LTO's processing of pertinent transactions.