Clarification on Driver's License Restriction Codes

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LTO MEMORANDUM: Clarification on Driver's License Restriction Codes

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Clarification on Driver's License Restriction Codes

Law: Lto Memorandum

Decision Date: Feb 23, 1998

The LTO Memorandum clarifies the restrictions for driver’s licenses with Codes 2, 3, 4, and 5, specifying the types of vehicles and weight limits that licensees are authorized to operate based on their respective codes.

Law Summary

Categories of Restriction Codes Relative to GVW

Restriction Codes are divided based on the GVW of motor vehicles: those up to 4500 kilograms and those above 4500 kilograms.

Authorization under Restriction Code No. 2

Licensees with RC 2 are authorized to drive conventional motor vehicles with GVW up to 4500 kg.
They may also drive motor vehicles with automatic transmission with the same GVW limit.

Authorization under Restriction Code No. 3

Licensees with RC 3 may drive conventional motor vehicles with GVW above 4500 kg.
They are also allowed to drive motor vehicles with automatic transmission of the same GVW.

Limitation under Restriction Code No. 4

Licensees with RC 4 are limited to driving motor vehicles with automatic transmission having GVW up to 4500 kg.
Driving a conventional transmission vehicle with the same GVW is a violation for holders of this code.

Limitation under Restriction Code No. 5

Licensees with RC 5 are limited to motor vehicles with automatic transmission and GVW above 4500 kg.
They are prohibited from driving conventional transmission vehicles of the same GVW.

Legal and Administrative Clarification

The LTO memorandum clarifies the correct application and limitations of each restriction code.
Enforcement of these codes ensures drivers operate only within their authorized vehicle categories.

Signatory and Implementation

The memorandum was issued and adopted on February 23, 1998, and signed by Manuel F. Bruan, Brigadier General AFP (Ret.), Assistant Secretary, for guidance and implementation.

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