In 1993, the LTO couldn't care less if you're not strapped to your seat. The seatbelt was ornamental. Latest data from the government agency would show, however, that the seatbelt law has been the most violated road rule since 2005.
Other violations have also started to crop up over the last 15 years.
In August 2008, the LTO approved an order adjusting fines and penalties. While it was supposed to take effect within two months of signing, full implementation only started in March 2009.
| Fines and Penalties for Common Violations | |||
| Violation | Old | New | |
| Driving without a license | P750 | P1500 | |
| Driving with expired or delinquent license | P300 | P400 | |
| Driving with suspended/revoked/improper license | P300 | P1000 | |
| Failure to carry driver's license | P150 | P200 | |
| Failure to sign driver's license | P150 | P200 | |
| Driving under the influence of liquor | |||
| First offense | P2000 | P5000 + two months suspension of driver's license | |
| Second offense | P2000 + one year suspension of driver's license | 6000 + three months suspension of driver's license | |
| Subsequent violations | Revocation of driver's license | P7000 + six months suspension of driver's license* | *after third offense, automatic revocation of driver's license |
| Driving under the influence of drugs | P2000 | P7000 + automatic revocation of driver's license | |
| (Subsequent violations) | Revocation of driver's license | - | |
| Allowing an unlicensed/improperly licensed person to drive a motor vehicle | P750 | P1000 + suspension of plates, registrations and driver's license for two months | |
| Possession and use of fake driver's license | P1500 + confiscation of authentic driver's license if he has been issued one, and six months suspension of driver's license; or, if the driver has not been issued a driver's license, he shall be disqualified to secure one for six months | P2000 + if the driver has been issued an authentic license, one year suspension; or, if the driver has not been issued a driver's license, he shall be disqualified to secure one for two years | |
| Student driver operating a vehicle without being accompanied by a licensed driver | P200 | P500 | |
| Operating a vehicle which is unregistered/improperly registered or with invalid registration | For the driver and the owner, P450 each | If committed by the driver without the knowledge/consent of the owner, P2000 | ** in both cases, the vehicle shall be impounded or the plates shall be confiscated and will only be returned once the vehicle is properly registered |
| If the driver is also the owner** | P900 | P4000 | |
| Obscure license plates | P150 | P200 | |
| Improper display of a vehicle's permanent plate | P200 | P500 | |
| Display of expired commemorative plates | P200 | P2000 | |
| Tampered/marked plates or stickers | P300 | P2000 | |
| Improper/defective horn or signalling device | P150 | P300 | |
| Operating vehicle without head, tail, plate and/or brake lights | P150 | P300 | |
| Unauthorized use of bell, siren or exhaust whistle | P150 | P15000 | |
| Reckless driving | |||
| First offense | P500 | P1000 | |
| Second offense | P750 + suspension of driver's license | P1500 + suspension of driver's license for two months | |
| Third offense | P1000 + revocation of driver's license | P2000 + suspension of driver's license for six months*** | ***after third offense, automatic revocation of driver's license |
| Failure to install a seatbelt | - | P1000 | |
| Failure to wear/unbuckled seatbelt | - | P250 | |
| Allowing a child six years old and below to sit on the front passenger seat | - | P250 | |
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