That means there’s still a month to go before the ban is in full effect
E-trikes caught on highways starting December 1 will be automatically impounded
The Land Transportation Office, through a recent Senate hearing, made it clear that it will be imposing a ban on all e-trikes on national highways starting December 1. Today, it reiterated that in an official statement to confirm that the decision
Specific details have yet to be released, though
There have been a lot of talks over the past year about banning e-trikes and e-quads from using highways, but after several back-and-forths, the President eventually vetoed what should have been the final decision. Now, it seems things
But there will still be apprehensions
It's official. Weeks after the LTO announced that it will be penalizing motorists for improvised and/or temporary plates starting November 1, 2025, the agency has reversed that decision.During a press conference, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao has announced
Lacanilao enters the LTO with a seven-point framework
Markus Lacanilao, former special envoy for transnational crime, has been named the new chief of the Land Transportation Office. After being sworn in last Friday, October 10, he shared a seven-point framework, which outlined his priorities for the agency.At the
by Billy Caluag
Motorists have until October 15 to renew their documents
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the validity of driver's licenses and vehicle registrations that expired on September 30, 2025. The agency acknowledged that the recent typhoons, along with the devastating earthquake in Cebu, have made it especially difficult for
by Billy Caluag
Those lights are a danger to other road users
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has filed yet another show cause order, this time addressed to the owner of a vehicle with blinking rear lights. In a video circulating online, a Toyota Innova is seen reversing on a left-turn lane with
by Billy Caluag
Better claim your license plates before the end of October
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has announced that it will ban the use of temporary and improvised plates, starting November 1, 2025. The ban will be applied to both four-wheel vehicles and motorcycles-under the Joint Administrative Order 2014-001, motorists
by Billy Caluag
The rider’s license has been placed on a 90-day suspension
Seeing a small child in the backseat of a moving motorcycle is a common sight around Metro Manila. Heck, we've even seen kids propped up in the front seat with the rider. Thankfully, some of these children have appropriately sized helmets
by Billy Caluag
The previous mandate included a three-day processing time
Back in July, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced that the license plates and OR/CR of brand-new vehicles would be released within three days or 72 hours of purchase. This was enabled through a
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*For motorcycles purchased from 2014 to 2017
After clearing an 11-year license plate backlog in June, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) began employing various methods to distribute over 18 million new plates to vehicle owners. Key among these initiatives is the LTO Plate Distribution Caravan, which has been
Come on, guys
If you keep up with the Facebook pages of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO), you'd notice that a concerning number of show-cause orders are issued to irresponsible and reckless motorists, on what feels like
by Billy Caluag
A reminder that these risky shenanigans don’t do anyone any good
When was the last time the Land Transportation Office issued a show cause order (SCO)? It hasn't even been a while yet, has it? Well, the agency has another one for a motorcycle rider that supposedly went viral recently.The LTO
Full specs and prices coming soon
It's only a matter of time before the Suzuki Fronx heads over to local showrooms. It was previewed fairly recently, although specs weren't shown at the time.The Fronx is Suzuki's entry into the budget crossover segment. That means
Seriously, those accessories are dangerous
Accessorizing and personalizing a car is fun, but it shouldn't be at the expense of safety. One shining example of an accessory compromising safety are the flashing brake lights. We're thankful that we're seeing less of them these days,
For motorists in calamity-stricken areas
In light of the recent floods and heavy rains brought about by the last three typhoons and monsoon winds, the Land Transportation Office will be relieving penalties incurred by the late driver's license renewal and vehicle registration.Specifically, the LTO will
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With the full LTO Tracker now available
Motorists can now schedule and track the delivery of their vehicle license plates through the eGovPH app. The Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Office announced the app update last week, days after application and renewal services for driver's licenses
by Billy Caluag
Good news for motorists
One of the biggest issues new-car owners deal with is the availability of their new vehicles' registration documents. Never mind the license plates, because that has long been an issue, but not having even just the OR and CR prevents anyone
That’s per the LTO documents
If you visited the Philippine International Motor Show last year, chances are, you stumbled upon the Nissan Magnite. It was one of several models that Nissan Philippines previewed during the event.For those who need a recap of what the Magnite is,
The driver was also issued a show-cause order
The Land Transportation Office has placed a 90-day preventative suspension on the driver's license of a bus driver who was seen playing a game on his phone while operating a vehicle. He was also issued a show-cause order and
by Billy Caluag
Have you received your license plate?
The Land Transportation Office has reported that as of June 30, 2025, the license plate backlog that started in 2014 has been completely resolved.Since 2014, the LTO has expanded the production of license plates, manufacturing a total of 18,578,612
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