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October 17, 2018

LTO Just Made Modifying Your Vehicle a Lot Harder

The LTO, various off-road clubs, and 4x4 enthusiasts held a dialogue to flesh out what the government agency calls the “arbitrary and subjectively apprehending of modified vehicles.” To this end, the LTO clarifies that they are not arbitrarily and subjectively apprehending owners of modified vehicles. However, this will not stop them from implementing an existing law.

The LTO Doesn't Know Cars and That's a Problem

The LTO just opened a can of worms. After a crackdown on modified 4x4s (and the resulting backlash on social media), they’ve doubled down and said that they’re doing this in the interest of safety. And while they can cling on legal basis for their actions, they also know jack shit about cars and that’s going to cost you.

Is There Legal Basis for the LTO's Crackdown on Modified 4x4s?

It took us a while to get into this issue mainly because we didn’t want to sound like a spokesperson for the DOTr or the LTO. Thus, we had to dig deep and find out for ourselves the legal basis (if any) for the LTO’s apprehension of modified vehicles, especially 4x4s and off-roaders.

Look: LTO Goes Digital with New Motor Vehicle Plate, License Plate Scanner

The days of having a driver’s license made in shady shops around Recto will soon be over. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is now moving law enforcement to the digital age with a new mobile phone-based scanner.

Driving with Your Conduction Sticker May Soon be a Thing of the Past

There’s still a backlog of number plates over at the LTO (some dating all the way back to 2016), but that doesn’t mean they can’t dream big.

Checking Your Plate Number's Availability is Now Like Waiting For Your Crush's Text Back

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) was recently cited by the Commission on Audit for having been able to meet a 90-percent achievement rate in registering new vehicles and issuing them Motor Vehicle plates and stickers within 7 days.

Same Problems Plague DOTr and LTO in 2017 According to COA Report

Around a week after the Commission on Audit (COA) released their findings regarding the Philippine National Police, particularly its purchase of Mahindra patrol vehicles, now it’s the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s turn to get scrutinized. And while there have been some improvements over at the DOTr, the same problems still plague this government agency.

LTO Now Offers Online License, Vehicle Registration Renewal

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) continues on its path towards modernity. Just a few days after they’ve announced the capability to produce the long-delayed vehicle number plates, the government agency has finally entered the digital age by giving people the chance to renew their driver’s license and vehicle registration online.

Are LED Lights Allowed?

There has been some confusion among vehicle owners about the Philippine government’s drive against LED lights. Some have said that it calls for an all-out ban, while some have said it only covers certain type of vehicles and/or lights. Trying to settle this issue, we happen to find this lengthy discussion on Atty. Robby Consunji’s Facebook page.

LTO: We're Going to Release Your Plates by March 2018

In a press statement, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) says that the release of new plate numbers will commence by March 2018.

Non-Euro 4 Vehicles Get New Registration Reprieve

Buyers in the market for a new non-Euro 4 emissions compliant vehicle just got a bit of a reprieve. After the DENR set a December 31, 2017 deadline for the initial (new) registration of non-Euro 4 compliant vehicles, the LTO has issued a Memorandum Circular that allows the registration of non-compliant vehicles under one specific clause.

DENR Reminds Car Buyers: Only Euro 4 Vehicles Allowed to be Registered by 2018

Interested in getting a new Isuzu mu-X or D-Max or Mitsubishi L300 or Adventure? Better get them now. Apart from the looming excise tax increase, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has set a December 31, 2017 deadline for the initial (new car) registration of these vehicles and other non-Euro 4 compliant vehicles in the country.

LTO and EV Group Thresh Out Registration and Regulation Issues

The Land Transportation Office or LTO is finally moving to update its archaic system when dealing with Electric Vehicles or EVs. That’s the conclusion reached at an industry consultation with the Electronic Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP). The issues tackled centered around the registration and regulation of EVs.

LTO Postpones Uniform Temporary Plates; Reiterates No OR/CR, No Travel

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a new memorandum dated February 23, 2017. This new memorandum, which was made available to us, deals with the standardized temporary plates as well as the No OR/CR, No Travel policy.

LTO Suspends No OR/CR, No Travel

UPDATE 1: And now, LTO is reiterating the No OR/CR, No Travel once more. (3/8).

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has deferred the implementation of the No OR/CR, No Travel Policy for 3 months (90 days) effective today (but there is a catch) . This agreement was reached from a meeting chaired by LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante with vehicle dealers.

FAQ: Everything You to Need to Know About Temporary Plates and No OR/CR, No Travel

UPDATE 2: Standardized temporary plates has been postponed. Read it here (3/8).

UPDATE 1: The LTO has suspended the No OR/CR, No Travel for now. Read it here (2/23).

Standardized temporary plates? No OR/CR, No Travel policy? Confused with all this? Get all the answers to your questions here. For ease of reading, we have indicated key words in bold.

The LTO's Problems Will Affect Your Car Buying Experience

UPDATE 3: No OR/CR, No Travel Policy here back. Read it here (3/8).

UPDATE 2: The LTO has suspended the No OR/CR, No Travel Policy. Read it here. (2/23).

UPDATE 1: Read our FAQ here (2/19).

Plate or no plate, standardized temporary plate or not, the Land Transportation Office or LTO is planning to implement the penalties prescribed in Republic Act 4136 otherwise known as the Traffic Code of the Philippines, particularly the fine for operating an unregistered vehicle. And while everything seems rosy if you talk to the LTO itself, the situation on the street is very different. In fact, there’s a very big problem. And it will affect your car buying experience; perhaps even more than the impending excise tax increase.

LTO Mandates Uniform Temporary Plates

UPDATE 6: LTO postpones uniform temporary plates, but No OR/CR, No Travel is back. Read it here. (3/8).

UPDATE 5: LTO suspends No OR/CR, No Travel Policy. Read it here. (2/23).

UPDATE 4: Read our FAQ here (2/19).

UPDATE 3: LTO is now implementing a No OR/CR, No Travel policy as prescribed by law (2/18).

UPDATE 2: Oh, now there are fines involved (2/16).

UPDATE 1: We have updated the article with new information (2/15).

It seems that the Land Transportation Office or LTO is raising the white flag when it comes to the issuance of vehicle license plates; you know, the metallic kind? Stating the “Land Transportation and Traffic Code” of the Philippines, the LTO is issuing new and very specific guidelines covering the use of conduction stickers in lieu of license plates effective today, February 15, 2017.

LTO to Implement DIY Registration for Motor Vehicles

The Land Transportation Office or LTO just signed Administrative Order 2017-035 which aims to streamline the car registration process by allowing dealers to report motor vehicle sales via a “Do-It-Yourself” or DIY system.

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October 17, 2018

LTO Just Made Modifying Your Vehicle a Lot Harder

October 16, 2018

The LTO Doesn't Know Cars and That's a Problem

October 13, 2018

Is There Legal Basis for the LTO's Crackdown on Modified 4x4s?

August 15, 2018

Look: LTO Goes Digital with New Motor Vehicle Plate, License Plate Scanner

July 31, 2018

Driving with Your Conduction Sticker May Soon be a Thing of the Past

July 19, 2018

Checking Your Plate Number's Availability is Now Like Waiting For Your Crush's Text Back

July 14, 2018

Same Problems Plague DOTr and LTO in 2017 According to COA Report

April 26, 2018

LTO Now Offers Online License, Vehicle Registration Renewal

March 26, 2018

Are LED Lights Allowed?

December 9, 2017

LTO: We're Going to Release Your Plates by March 2018

July 28, 2017

Non-Euro 4 Vehicles Get New Registration Reprieve

June 24, 2017

DENR Reminds Car Buyers: Only Euro 4 Vehicles Allowed to be Registered by 2018

May 13, 2017

LTO and EV Group Thresh Out Registration and Regulation Issues

March 8, 2017

LTO Postpones Uniform Temporary Plates; Reiterates No OR/CR, No Travel

February 23, 2017

LTO Suspends No OR/CR, No Travel

February 19, 2017

FAQ: Everything You to Need to Know About Temporary Plates and No OR/CR, No Travel

February 17, 2017

The LTO's Problems Will Affect Your Car Buying Experience

February 15, 2017

LTO Mandates Uniform Temporary Plates

January 17, 2017

LTO to Implement DIY Registration for Motor Vehicles