Law Summary
Definition of Key Terms
- Brand New Motor Vehicles: New and unregistered vehicles manufactured, assembled, imported, distributed, or sold by CAMPI, TMA, MDPPA members, and LTO-accredited entities.
- Classification: Four categories - private, for hire, government, and diplomatic vehicles.
- CAMPI, TMA, MDPPA: Accredited industry associations for vehicle manufacturers and importers.
- Motorcycles: Defined as motorcycles with engine displacement above 200 cc.
Scope and Coverage
- Applies to brand new vehicles handled by CAMPI, TMA, MDPPA, and other LTO-accredited entities.
- Covers motor vehicles regardless of classification.
- Includes motorcycles with engine displacement above 200 cc; excludes motorcycles of 200 cc or below.
Registration Requirements
- Sales by accredited members or dealers must be reported to LTO Central or Regional offices with sales reports, invoices, and engine/chassis stencils.
- Registration documents to submit to LTO District Office include:
- Authenticated Sales Invoice
- Certificate of Stock Reported (CSR)
- PNP-TMG Clearance
- Quality Control Certification confirming compliance with smoke emission and roadworthiness tests
- Insurance Policy valid for three years
- Certificate of Conformity from DENR
- Valid Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)
Registration Fees and Penalties
- Motor Vehicle User's Charge (MVUC) collected for minimum of 3 years and maximum of 3 3/4 years depending on plate number.
- For vehicles excluded from this Order, registration fee is minimum 1 year and maximum 1 3/4 years.
- Late registration penalty is 50% of the basic one-year MVUC fee.
- Seven working days from invoice date is reckoning period for late registration penalty.
Renewal of Registration
- Follows Administrative Order No. 86AO-006 on staggered registration based on plate number.
- Initial registration tags valid for three years.
- Change in classification during the three-year period requiring higher fee mandates additional fee payment.
- No refund if classification change leads to lower fee or vehicle becomes inactive or stored.
Computer Fee
- Computer fee of Php 132.00 (including VAT) imposed for three-year registration as per LTO IT Project BOO Agreement.
Apprehension and Compliance
- Vehicles apprehended during the initial three-year registration for violations (e.g., smoke emission, non-roadworthiness) must undergo Motor Vehicle Inspection and Emission Tests as accessory penalties.
Repealing Clause
- Supersedes or repeals all previous memoranda, circulars, and orders in conflict with this memorandum.
Effectivity
- This circular takes effect immediately upon the validity and effectivity of Administrative Order 010-2005.
- Enforced for strict compliance by all concerned.