Authority to Suspend, Revoke, and Reinstate Driver's Licenses
- Section 27 of RA 4136 grants the Assistant Secretary exclusive power to suspend or revoke driver’s licenses for cause, barring court authority in appropriate cases.
- This authority excludes judicial intervention except where expressly provided.
Mandatory Reporting of Vehicular Accidents
- Immediate reporting is required for vehicular accidents that result in injuries, fatalities, or property damage.
- Reports must reach the Office of the Assistant Secretary within 24 hours of occurrence via the fastest available communication means such as fax, email, or computer file transfer.
- A police report copy must be forwarded as soon as it becomes available.
Content Requirements for Accident Reports
- Reports must include:
- Names of drivers involved and their driver’s license numbers.
- Location of the accident.
- Identification of the motor vehicle's company, operator, or owner.
- Details on the number of injured or fatalities and estimated property damage.
- Relevant information for potential administrative investigations.
- Results of mandatory drug tests for drivers involved in significant accidents.
- Recommendations from the concerned Regional Director.
Drug Testing Obligation
- Drivers involved in vehicular accidents causing injuries, deaths, or property damage must undergo mandatory drug testing as per the LTO rules.
Administrative and Penal Actions
- Actions taken by the Assistant Secretary under Section 27 occur independently of any fines or penalties imposed under Department Order No. 2008-39 (Revised Schedule of LTO Fines and Penalties for Traffic and Administrative Violations).
- The memorandum circular supersedes prior inconsistent orders or instructions.
Implementation and Compliance
- The memorandum circular is effective immediately as of August 28, 2009.
- Strict compliance is required by all concerned personnel and offices involved in monitoring, reporting, and handling vehicular accident cases.