Title
New MC and TC Plate Numbering Scheme
Law
Lto Administrative Order No. 008-2004
Decision Date
Mar 5, 2004
The Land Transportation Office implements a new numeric alpha numbering scheme for motorcycle and tricycle license plates, effective March 31, 2004, while maintaining the existing registration schedule.

Law Summary

Schedule of Registration

  • The registration schedule previously prescribed under Administrative Order No. 3, dated September 24, 1980, remains in full effect.
  • No changes are made to the timeline or procedures for registration of motorcycles and similar vehicles as previously established.

Effectivity

  • The new motorcycle license plate numbering scheme shall be implemented starting March 31, 2004.
  • All relevant entities and stakeholders are required to comply with this new numbering system from this date onward.

Repealing Clause

  • Any existing administrative orders, rules, regulations, memoranda, or circulars that conflict with this new directive shall be considered modified, amended, superseded, or repealed accordingly.
  • This provision ensures legal clarity and consistency in the application of the new numbering scheme.

Legal Basis and Approval

  • The order is issued pursuant to Batas Pambansa Bilang 43, Batas Pambansa Bilang 74, and Republic Act No. 4136.
  • It amends Section 9, Paragraph B of Administrative Order No. 3 dated September 24, 1980.
  • The order was adopted by Assistant Secretary Anneli R. Lontoc and approved by Secretary Leandro R. Mendoza of the Department of Transportation and Communications on March 5, 2004.

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