UVVRP Rules for New Vehicles w/o Plates

The circular implements the Unified Vehicle Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP), also referred to as a number coding scheme, in Metro Manila.
UVVRP implementation is anchored on MMDA Regulation No. 96-005 and its implementing guidelines.
The circular ties the UVVRP day-coverage rule to the last numerical digit of certain LTO plate-related identifiers.
The circular also continues the rule in LTO Memorandum Circular No. VPT-2012-1640 dated March 30, 2012.

The circular is issued to govern UVVRP coverage when license plates are temporarily unavailable for newly registered vehicles.
The circular addresses the enforcement gap where newly acquired vehicles were not being apprehended for UVVRP violations due to the absence of license plates.
The circular reiterates UVVRP implementation rules for vehicles installed only with conduction stickers issued by LTO.
The circular aims to ensure efficient and effective UVVRP implementation despite plate installation delays.

For UVVRP implementation, license plates include Vanity License Plates (VLP) and the Optional Motor Vehicle Special Plates (OMVSP) issued by LTO.
For UVVRP implementation, the last numerical digit determines the day the vehicle is covered by the UVVRP.
For newly acquired vehicles still without regular license plates, the last numerical digit of the unexpired and valid conduction sticker issued by LTO determines the UVVRP day coverage.
Vehicle day coverage shifts from the conduction sticker digit to the regular license plate digit once license plates are installed.

New vehicles that are still without any LTO license plates installed must be covered by the UVVRP using the last numerical digit of the conduction sticker to determine the UVVRP banned day.
UVVRP coverage for the vehicle begins based on the conduction sticker’s last numerical digit while the vehicle lacks license plates.
The vehicle’s UVVRP coverage must later be determined using the last numerical digit of the license plate after plate installation.

Owners of brand new vehicles must not detach the conduction sticker from the vehicle prior to the issuance of LTO license plates.
Owners and dealers of brand new vehicles must display the conduction sticker number prominently on the spaces allotted for regular license plates at the front and at the rear of the vehicle.
Owners and dealers must immediately replace the conduction sticker display with the regular LTO plates once the plates are issued.

LTO Memorandum Circular No. VPT-2012-1640 dated March 30, 2012 continues to be implemented.
Vehicles without license plates must not be apprehended as long as the owner or driver can present documents showing that the vehicle has already been registered with LTO.

Without prejudice to apprehension for other traffic law violations, new vehicles without LTO license plates installed must be covered by the UVVRP under the conduction sticker day rule.
The enforcement rule under this circular applies for purposes of the UVVRP and does not replace vehicle registration and license plate issuance rules.

For any violation of MMDA Regulation No. 96-005 and these guidelines, a fine of PHP 300.00 shall be imposed.
The circular provides that this fine applies to violations of the UVVRP regulatory requirements and the specific guidelines on conduction sticker handling and display.

All previous circulars inconsistent with the circular are modified, amended, or repealed accordingly.
If any part of the circular is declared unconstitutional and invalid by a competent court, the remaining portions continue in full force and effect.
The circular expressly provides that it is intended only for the implementation of the UVVRP and does not supplant any law, rules, and regulations governing vehicle registration and license plate issuance.