Policy on RHD-to-LHD conversion
- LTO Memorandum Circular No. 95-218 declares that LTO does not impose any accreditation of motor shops for RHD-to-LHD conversion.
- The conversion policy is an “open policy”, allowing any motor shop or any person to perform the conversion.
- Conversion is allowed provided it conforms with the Philippine National Standard.
- LTO’s position is that registration of converted trucks should not be refused based on who performed the conversion.
Compliance expectations for LTO personnel
- LTO Memorandum Circular No. 95-218 directs that LTO employees must not refuse registration of converted RHD-to-LHD trucks when the required conversion conforms with the Philippine National Standard.
- The circular clarifies that the restriction complained of—refusal when conversion was done by motor shops not recommended by LTO—is not allowed as a basis to deny registration.
- LTO employees are required to adhere to the stated open policy for conversion.
Administrative accountability for violations
- LTO Memorandum Circular No. 95-218 provides that any official or employee of the LTO who violates the circular shall be dealt with administratively.
- The circular imposes responsibility for compliance on LTO personnel through administrative consequences for non-compliance.