Authority and Effect of the Memorandum
- The exemption was formalized by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) through a memorandum dated 15 August 1995 signed by Undersecretary Primitivo C. Cal.
- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is directed to comply by renewing the registration of vintage cars that qualify under the exemption.
Definition and Classification of Vintage Cars Relevant to the Exemption
- Vintage cars referred to are those classified under item 4d of DOTC Order No. 94-829.
- This classification is based on specific criteria established in the said Order, which typically recognize historical or collectible vehicles.
Procedural Directives to the LTO
- LTO officials are instructed to renew vehicle registrations without refusal for the exempt vintage cars.
- The directive aims for strict compliance, proper dissemination, and enforcement of the exemption.
Administrative Correspondence
- The exemption was prompted by a formal letter from the Classic Car Club of the Philippines, represented by its President, advocating for the recognition and exemption of these vintage vehicles.
Legal Effect and Enforcement
- Registrations of vintage vehicles exempted by this memorandum are valid and legally recognized despite general prohibitions on RHD vehicles.
- The memorandum serves as an official legal document overriding the phase-out requirements for vintage vehicles in question.
Summary of Responsibilities
- DOTC and its Undersecretary Primitivo C. Cal bear the authority to issue exemptions.
- LTO, under the direction of Assistant Secretary Manuel F. Bruan, is responsible for the operational enforcement of the exemption, particularly in registration renewal processes.