Prohibition Period for Applicants Found Positive
- Applicants tested positive for prohibited drugs are barred from reapplying for either Professional or Non-professional driver's licenses for a period of six (6) months from the date of positive test.
Prohibition Period for License Holders Found Positive
- License holders confirmed positive for drug use are barred from renewing their driver's licenses for six (6) months following confirmation.
Permanent Ban After Six-Month Prohibition
- Applicants who test positive again after the initial six-month prohibition period are permanently barred from reapplying for any driver's license.
- Holders who test positive after this period will have their driver's licenses confiscated and revoked.
Drug Test Submission Protocol
- Drug test results are invalid and will not be accepted unless accompanied by a duly accomplished driver's license application form from the appropriate district office or licensing center.
- This is to ensure monitoring, controlling, docketing, and safekeeping of applications.
Renewal Requirements for License Holders
- License holders who tested positive must comply with the six-month prohibition period.
- Renewal will only be allowed if the license holder passes a second drug test after this period.
Enforcement and Compliance
- Compliance with these guidelines is mandatory effective immediately as per Assistant Secretary Roberto T. Lastimoso.
- These measures aim to uphold road safety and public welfare by preventing drug-impaired drivers from obtaining or renewing licenses.