The holidays are over, and for the Land Transportation Office (LTO), that means the resumption of the ‘no registration, no travel policy’ effective January 2024.
The policy, which was revived in November to force the registration of 24.7 million unregistered vehicles in the country, was temporarily put on hold over the holidays “in the spirit of Christmas.” Any apprehended vehicle owners were only given a warning during this period, but that ends today.
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“Wala [nang] warning lang,” said LTO chief Atty. Vigor Mendoza II in the agency’s official release. “As such, I would like to appeal to our delinquent motor vehicle owners to find time to renew the registration of their respective motor vehicles to avoid paying hefty fines.”
The fine for driving an unregistered vehicle is P10,000.
Mendoza said, too, that a “more aggressive campaign against delinquent motor vehicles” will be carried out this year, not just to recoup losses amounting to P37.1 billion from registration payments and penalties, but primarily to ensure the roadworthiness of vehicles and improve road safety.
In December, the LTO opened fast lanes for the registration of delinquent vehicles at its offices and renewal centers. Early last year, it also rolled out online registrations via the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) Portal.
If your vehicle is up for renewal, here’s everything you need to know to get your LTO registration in order. If you’re not sure when exactly you need to renew your vehicle’s registration, check out this quick guide.
