LTO Operational Guidelines for Impounded Vehicles

Apprehending Officer (AO) must fill out the Impounding Receipt of Motor Vehicle (IRMV) validated by the Motor Vehicle Custodian (MVC).
AO required to record detailed information: owner and driver information, vehicle description, license and plate numbers, date and time.
MVC supervises and orders stenciling of chassis and motor numbers on IRMV.
MVC and security guard inspect the vehicle, completing vehicle checklist and noting condition, accessories, and agency responsible.
IRMV must be fully accomplished before MVC accepts vehicle; no acceptance without IRMV and Temporary Operator's Permit (TOP).
MVC maintains copies of documents for encoding and reports: yellow copy of IRMV, chassis/motor numbers, and TOP copy.
Security guard receives copies of IRMV and TOP for security.
Security guard may receive vehicles during MVC's off duty but must turn them over to MVC at next working day.

Release requires presentation of several documents from the registered owner/driver:
- Official Receipt for fine/penalty (original for verification and xerox copy for filing).
- IRMV and TOP copies.
- Endorsement from Assecas Office with "For Release" stamp and signature.
- TAS resolution copy.
MVC retains all documents for filing.
Security guard cannot release a vehicle without MVC-approved gate pass.
Vehicles are released only until 5:00 PM on weekdays except holidays.

MVC and assigned security guard accountable for loss or damage of impounded vehicles/items noted on checklist.
Losses due to improper turnover are the responsibility of the apprehending officers.

MVC must submit daily reports on impounded and released vehicles (LES Forms Nos. 003 and 004) to Chief, LES.
Monthly reports on impounded vehicles (LES Form No. 005) and on unclaimed vehicles over six months must also be submitted.

Vehicles unclaimed after one month will be transferred to designated impounding areas like Las Piñas.
MVC and security guard, escorted by LES law enforcer, perform the transfer.

Procedures are mandatory for strengthened control and revenue protection.
Strict compliance urged under Assistant Secretary Arturo C. Lomibao's directive dated June 05, 2009.