This includes driver’s and conductor’s licenses, as well as student permits
It's true that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has continuously extended the validity of the driver's licenses throughout this pandemic. However, there are still a lot of motorists who have yet to renew their licenses, especially teenagers and senior citizens
Regardless, owners are advised to update their motorbike’s registration papers
Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Edgar Galvante has extended the validity of the suspension order on the plate-related provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 11235, otherwise known as the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act, for another 60 days.Based on the memorandum
by Aris Ilagan
Read them here
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has found itself in a bit of a pickle since this pandemic started. In a nutshell, with the agency's offices closed for prolonged periods, the agency's backlog continued to pile up over the past months.
Hurry before the fines kick in
Last week, the Commission on Audit's (COA) annual report on the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) revealed that in 2019, the traffic management agency failed to register over 75% of its vehicles, including motorbikes and trucks, with the Land Transportation Office (
by Drei Laurel
The COA has told the agency to “act as a role model” in this regard
The Commission on Audit (COA) has released the annual audit report on the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and it appears it has found several of the MMDA's deficiencies for CY2019.According to the report released on September 30, 2020, the
What do you think happened here?
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has caught thousands of erring motorists since it rolled out its no-contact apprehension system a while back. But as effective as it is, the system, of course, isn't flawless.As a matter of fact,
For vehicles with plate numbers ending in 6, 7, 8, 9 or 0
Still haven't been able to renew your vehicle registration for 2020? Then this might buy you some extra time to do so, provided your plate number ends in 6, 7, 8, 9, or 0.The Land Transportation Office has further extended
And a PSA on scammers pretending to be us
Their users should also have driver’s licenses
Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Edgar Galvante stands firm on his recommendation to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) that all electric scooters, kick scooters, and bicycles capable of doing more than 25kph must be registered with the agency. This is despite DOTr
In case you want to make some aftermarket modifications
As is the case with side mirrors On motorcycles, lights must also be modified with caution. We're referring to both the basic (headlights, taillights, signal lights) and additional (parking, fog, auxiliary headlamps) lights that a bike owner might want to change.
Let’s do a recap before the start of another workweek
DOTr is targeting a total of 138 PMVICs
After almost three decades of delay, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has officially recognized the first Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (PMVIC) in the country by issuing to the facility a certificate to operate.QWIK Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center located in
You can still learn while staying at home
The new requirement of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for aspiring drivers and riders to complete a 15-hour theoretical driving course before they can be issued a student permit must be causing a headache for many people. Because certain areas could
It's not for everyone
The new requirement of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for student drivers to undergo a 15-hour theoretical driving course and an eight-hour practical driving course from LTO-accredited training centers has triggered a huge demand for riding instructors. This situation
Snapshots of this week’s motoring news landscape
Via its new Driver’s Education Center in San Fernando, Pampanga
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) officially made the new driving course completion certificates a requirement for driver's license applicants last month. This means that from here on out, those who wish to secure new licenses must complete a Theoretical Driving Course (
It’s far from over
The Quezon City Regional Trial Court has denied the petition filed by Justitia Lex Machina (JLM) for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the implementation of the Republic Act No. 11235, or the 'doble plaka' law. Judge Luisito Cortez penned the decision
If you’ll be applying for a non-professional driver’s license soon, read this
We've already covered the Land Transportation Office's (LTO) requirements for new student permit applications, so this time we'll give you guys a rundown on the process for acquiring non-professional driver's licenses (NPDL).Before we list down the
Will your vehicle pass?
By now, at least 32 new private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs) across the country have started conducting dry runs of vehicle roadworthiness tests. These facilities are using modern equipment approved by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and sourced from Europe.Top
