EWD Not Required for Vehicle Registration

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LTO MEMORANDUM: EWD Not Required for Vehicle Registration

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Title Source: Supreme Court: EWD Not Required for Vehicle Registration

Law: Lto Memorandum

Decision Date: Jul 13, 1992

Effective July 14, 1992, the requirement for presenting an Early Warning Device (EWD) during motor vehicle registration is abolished, but drivers without a pair of EWDs during traffic violations or accidents face fines and potential confiscation of their vehicle or license until compliance is met.

Law Summary

Penalties for Non-Compliance with EWD During Traffic Violations or Accidents

Drivers apprehended for traffic violations or involved in vehicular accidents whose vehicles lack a pair of EWDs face penalties.
The penalty includes a fine of PHP 50.00.
The driver's license and/or motor vehicle plates shall be confiscated.
Alternatively, the motor vehicle may be impounded.

Conditions for Releasing Confiscated License, Plates, or Impounded Vehicle

The confiscation or impoundment is enforced until the apprehended driver presents a pair of EWDs.
The EWDs presented must conform to the specifications prescribed by law.
Presentation of compliant EWDs is required during the adjudication of the traffic violation or accident case.

Enforcement and Administrative Authority

The memorandum was issued for guidance and strict compliance.
It is a directive from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) under the Executive Director, Augusto B. Araneta, Jr.
The enforcement mechanism emphasizes compliance during case adjudication rather than at registration.

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