Use of Specified Plate Locks for License Plates

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LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1949: Use of Specified Plate Locks for License Plates

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Title Supreme Court: Use of Specified Plate Locks for License Plates

Law: Lto Memorandum Circular No. Avt-2015-1949

Decision Date: Jun 2, 2015

The LTO mandates the use of specially designed plate locks for attaching new standard license plates, with penalties of Php 5,000 for non-compliance.

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Prohibition Against Unauthorized Plate Attachment Methods

Motor vehicle owners or operators must not use any bolts, screws, or fasteners other than the Plate Locks supplied by the LTO.
The use of unauthorized attachment methods is considered improper attachment of the license plate.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Failure to use the specified Plate Locks or use of any other bolts/screws results in being penalized.
The penalty fee imposed is PHP 5,000.00.
This penalty provision is based on Section II(e) of Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01 dated June 2, 2014.

Legal Basis and Enforcement

The policy is embodied in LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1949 dated June 2, 2015.
The circular enforces strict compliance with the plate lock usage as part of the LTOMVPSP.
Oversight and implementation is under the authority of the LTO Assistant Secretary.

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