Land Transportation Office
(LTO)
Republic Act (R.A.)
4136
Land Transportation
and
Traffic Code
Overview of RA 4136
• Known as the Land Transportation and Traffic
Code
• Governs land transportation and traffic rules in the
Philippines
• Administered by the Land Transportation Office
(LTO)
Purpose of the Law
• Promote road safety
• Regulate motor vehicles
• Establish traffic rules and regulations
• Prevent traffic accidents and violations
Core Functions
1. Registration and Operation of
Motor Vehicles
2. Issuance of License (drivers,
conductors, dealers and similar
matters)
3. Enforcement of Traffic Laws,
Rules and Regulations
Penalties (Based on LTO
Schedule)
• No Driver’s License – ₱3,000
• Expired Driver’s License – ₱3,000
• Drunk Driving – ₱3,000
• Reckless Driving – ₱2,000
• No Motorcycle Helmet – ₱1,500
More Traffic Violations and
Fines
• Failure to Carry OR/CR or License –
₱1,000
• Fake OR/CR or Plates – ₱1,000
• Defective Parts/Accessories – ₱1,000
• Illegal Parking – ₱1,000
• Obstruction – ₱1,000
Vehicle Equipment
Violations
• Improvised/Unauthorized Muffler –
₱5,000
• No Signal Lights – ₱5,000
• No Tail Lights – ₱5,000
• No Head Lights – ₱5,000
• Defective Brake – ₱5,000
Serious Violations
• Unregistered Motor Vehicle – ₱10,000
• Dirty/No/Improperly Attached Plate
Number – ₱5,000
• No Side Mirrors / No Horn – ₱5,000
Registration and Operation of Motor
Vehicles
Motor Vehicle (MV).
- any vehicle propelled by any power
other than muscular power using the public highway
(including trailers), but excepting road rollers, trolley
cars, street-sweepers, sprinklers, lawn mowers,
bulldozers, graders, fork-lifts, amphibian trucks, and
cranes if not used on public highways and vehicles run
only on rails or tracks, and tractors, trailers and
traction engines of all kinds used exclusively for
agricultural purposes.
Highway
. -every public thoroughfare, public boulevard,
driveway, avenue, park, alley…except roadway upon
grounds owned by private persons, colleges,
universities, or other similar institution.
Compulsory Registration of MVs.- All MVs and
trailers of any type used or operated on or
upon any highway of the Philippines must
be registered with the Land Transportation
Office for the current year in accordance
with the provisions of the law.
Purposes of Compulsory Registration of MVs.
1. Establish the MVs/Trailers identity,
classification and ownership;
2. Determine MVs/Trailers roadworthiness;
3. Determine the MVs/Trailers conformity with
the prescribed minimum and maximum
dimensions and weights;
4. Impose payment of the required fees and
charges;
5. Authorize and control the MVs/Trailers
operation on public highways; and
Registration Classification of
MVs
• Private
• For Hire (Public Utility Vehicles)
• Government
• Diplomatic
Requirements for Renewal of
Registration for MVs
1. Certificate of Registration (CR)
2. Current Official Receipt/s (OR/s)
3. Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC or
Smoke Emission Test Certificate)
4. Compulsory Third Party Liability Insurance
certificate of Cover (CTPL)
5. Duly Accomplished Motor Vehicle
Inspection Station (MVIS) Report
6. Confirmation of Franchise from LTFRB/
Copy of Local franchise ( for “For-Hire”
MVs only)
7. Common Carrier Tax (for For-Hire” MVs
only)
Driver’s License - is an authority for an
Individual to operate a motor vehicle in the
Philippines.
Student Driver’s Permit – A privileged to
operate a MV provided that the student
driver is accompanied by a duly licensed
driver acting as instructor, the licensed
driver shall be equally responsible and
Liable as the student driver for any violation
of
Any traffic laws, rules and regulations
including any injury or damage done by the
MV
or account or as a result of its operation by
the student
Driver under his direction.
Requirements for Student Driver’s
Permit
For Filipinos
I. Qualifications
1. Must be at least sixteen (16) years
old;
2. Must be physically and mentally fit
to operate a motor vehicle;
3. Must be able to read and write the
local dialect, Pilipino or English.
4. II. Requirements:
5. Original copy with photocopy of
birth certificate. In the absence, any
of the following:
(a) Affidavit of two (2) disinterested
persons who know the applicant and
who can attest to his/her age and
identity accompanied by non-
availability of record.
(b) Any legal document to prove
his/her age such as SSS ID, Passport,
or any Government issued
documents;
2. For applicants 18 years old and
below, parent’s or guardian’s written
consent;
3. One (1) ID picture
4. Duly accomplished Application for
For Foreigners
I. Qualifications
1. Must know how to read and write in
English or Pilipino
2. Must have been in the Philippines
for at least 1 month and can show
evidence that he will stay in the
country for at least five (5) months
II. Requirements
III. 1. Original and photocopy of passport
with visa duration of at least 5 months
from date of application and any of the
following
(a) Valid Alien Certificate of Registration
(ACR)
(b) If born in the Philippines, original and
photocopy of birth certificate; and
(c) If student, original and photocopy of
School ID.
2. Two (2) ID pictures;
3. Duly accomplished Application for
Driver’s License (ADL).
Non-Professional Driver’s License
New
I. Qualifications
1. Must be at least seventeen (17) years old;
2. Must be physically and mentally fit to
operate a motor vehicle;
3. Must be not a drug user or alcoholic;
4. Must be able to read and write Pilipino,
local dialect or English
5. Must have clean cut hair
6. Must be clean, neat and presentable
(wearing sando during photo-taking will
not b allowed)
II. Requirements
1. Valid Student Driver’s Permit with Driver’s
License Receipt (DLR) at least 1 month old
and with ID Picture attached (For
Foreigners, photocopy of passport and
ACR duly authenticated by the Regional
Director or any authorized employee of
the LTO);
2. Medical Certificate duly signed by an
accredited LTO Physicians or Government
Physicians provided accomplished by
official receipt;
3. Must have passed the written and
practical examinations
4. Duly accomplished Application for Driver’s
License (ADL)
Professional Driver’s License
New
I. Qualifications
1. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old;
2. Must be physically and mentally fit o
operate a motor vehicle;
3. Must not be a prohibited/dangerous drug
user or alcoholic;
4. Must be able to read and write Pilipino,
local dialect or English;
5. Must have clean cut-hair;
6. Must be clean, neat and presentable,
wearing Sando and Slippers are not
allowed.
II. Requirements
1. Valid Student Driver’s Permit at
least 5 months old with the DLR;
2. Medical Certificate duly signed by an
accredited LTO Physician or by
Government Physician provided
accompanied by an OR;
3. NBI or Police or Fiscal or Court
clearance from place of residence;
4. Must have passed the written and
practical examinations; and
5. Duly accomplished ADL.
Conductor’s License
I. Qualifications
1. Must be at least 18 years old;
2. Must be Physically and Mnetally fit o
work
3. Must not be afflicted with any contagious
disease such as tuberculosis or sexually
transmitted diseases, epilepsy;
4. Must not be prohibited/dangerous drug
user or an alcoholic;
5. Must be able to read and write Pilipino,
local dialect or English;
6. Must have clean cut hair; and
7. Must be clean, neat and presentable.
Wearing of Sandos and slippers are not
allowed.
II. Requirements
1. Original Birth Certificate or any legal
document to provide his identity
and age;
2. Medical Certificate duly signed by an
accredited LTO Physician or by a
Government Physician provided
accompanied by an official receipt;
3. NBI or Police or Fiscal or Court
clearance from place of residence;
4. Must have passed the written
examinations;
5. Duly accomplished ADL.
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