No Apprehension of New Vehicles Without Plates

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Title Supreme Court: No Apprehension of New Vehicles Without Plates

Law: Lto Memorandum Circular No. Avt-2014-1838

Decision Date: Mar 17, 2014

LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2014-1838 mandates that drivers and owners of newly registered motor vehicles and motorcycles cannot be apprehended for lacking license plates, provided they present valid registration documents.

Authority and directed compliance

The directive binds all LTO Officers, law enforcers, adjudicators, other personnel, and deputized agents concerned.
LTO officers and concerned persons must observe the directive through strict compliance.

Core rule: no apprehension for plated-in registration

The circular directs that drivers or owners of new motor vehicles and motorcycles must not be apprehended for traveling without a plate (“NO PLATE NO TRAVEL POLICY”).
The no-apprehension rule applies as long as the driver or owner can present documents showing that the motor vehicle/motorcycle is already registered from LTO.

What counts as the required proof

The circular recognizes as sufficient protection against apprehension the presentation of documents proving LTO registration of the motor vehicle/motorcycle.

Scope: persons and vehicles covered

The directive covers drivers or owners of new motor vehicles.
The directive covers drivers or owners of new motorcycles.
The directive applies to apprehension activities by LTO officers and concerned personnel, including deputized agents.

Operational effect and guidance

The circular provides information, guidance, and strict compliance regarding the enforcement of the “NO PLATE NO TRAVEL POLICY” against new vehicles and motorcycles.

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