Inspection and Registration Rules for Auto LPG Vehicles

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DOTC DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 2007-06: Inspection & Registration Rules for Auto LPG Vehicles

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Inspection and Registration Rules for Auto LPG Vehicles

Law: Dotc Department Order No. 2007-06

Decision Date: Dec 11, 2006

DOTC Department Order No. 2007-06 establishes safety standards and registration requirements for auto-LPG motor vehicles, mandating certified installation, annual inspections, and specific documentation to ensure compliance with the Philippine Clean Air Act.

Law Summary

Guaranty and Liability of Conversion/Installing Shops

Shops installing LPG devices with PS Mark must issue a Certificate of Conversion/Installation guaranteeing the device against defects.
Such defects that could cause accidents place liability directly on the conversion/installing shop.

Inspection and Maintenance Requirements

Converted auto-LPG vehicles must undergo annual inspection and maintenance by PS certified conversion/installing shops.
Upon inspection, a Certificate of Inspection and Maintenance Compliance shall be issued by the certified shop.

Registration Requirements for Auto-LPG Vehicles

Registration requires additional documentation beyond normal Land Transportation Office (LTO) requirements:
- PS License Certificate issued by DTI-BPS.
- Certificate of Installation/Conversion from the PS certified shop (valid for the first registration year only).
- Current Certificate of Inspection and Maintenance Compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities of LTO Inspectors

LTO motor vehicle inspectors must verify:
- The PS Mark on the LPG device.
- The PS License Certificate of the conversion/installing shop.
- Certificate of Conversion/Installation.
- Current Certificate of Inspection and Maintenance Compliance.
Vehicles lacking these documents shall not be registered.
DTI-BPS shall provide LTO a list of certified conversion/installing shops.

Registration Fees

Fees for registering auto-LPG vehicles are governed by the Motor Vehicle User Charge Law (R.A. 8794).

Repealing Clause

Previous inconsistent rules and regulations regarding LPG vehicle inspection and registration are amended, modified, or repealed accordingly.

Preparation of Implementing Rules and Regulations

Relevant agencies under the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) must prepare respective Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to enforce this Department Order.

Effectivity

These regulations become effective fifteen days after publication as promulgated by the Secretary of DOTC Leandro R. Mendoza on December 11, 2006.

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