VI.

REGISTRATION OF MOTOR

VEHICLESCONCEPT: RA 4136
VI. REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLESCONCEPT: RA 4136
mandates that all motor vehicles shall be registered by its owner before the designated
District Offices of the Land Transportation Office.
CLASSIFICATION OF REGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES
A. CLASSIFICATION OF REGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES
1. PRIVATE (not for hire)- These are motor vehicles used for the personal use of their
owners.
2. PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLE (P.U.V aka for hire)- These are registered primarily for
the conveyance of passengers and other commercial goods.
3. GOVERNMENT- These are motor vehicles owned by government offices and are used
for official purposes only.
4. DIPLOMAT- These are issued to foreign diplomats and consuls assigned in the
Philippines.
B. PLATE NUMBERS
1. Green with white background- Issued to private or not for hire
motor vehicles (MVs).
2. Black with yellow background- Issued to PUJs.3. Red (Maroon)
with white background- Issued to government owned MVs.
4. Blue with white background- Assigned for foreign diplomats,
consuls, and other foreign dignitaries.
5. Commemorative plate - Issued for specific purposes such as
fund-raising for government projects and programs.
C. SCHEDULE OF REGISTRATION- Registration of motor vehicles should be done annually
which follows the numerical suffixes of their plate numbers. Weekly Deadline(working days of
months only) Middle Digit of Plate Number
TNG 984
The above motor vehicle shall be registered in April every year because the last digit is "4"
and the day of registration falls in April 15-21 since the middle digit is "8".
D. LETTER PREFIXES ON PLATE NUMBERS
1. Place of initial registration of the motor vehicle;
2. Year of initial registration and the possible year model of the registered motor vehicle
could be determined from the order of the letter prefixes, i.e., the higher the letters the later
the year of registration and year model of the motor vehicle.
EXAMPLE: VEHICLE 1- PLT 255
VEHICLE 2-TNU 636 Between the above motor vehicles, Vehicle 1 was registered earlier
than Vehicle 2, and possibly, Vehicle 2's model is later than Vehicle
NOTE: I and O are not in use to avoid confusion with the numbers
1 and 0, uses only for private motorcycles.Q is a special letter and
is not in use on regular plate circulation or used only for
motorcycle- tricycle for hire.S is reserved for government-owned
vehicles.
E. SPECIAL PLATE NUMBERS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS Executive
Order No. 400, signed by Pres. Arroyo on January 18, 2005 The following Officials
shall be entitled to the use of low-numbered/ protocol license plates:
OFFICIALPROTOCOL PLATE
F. VANITY LICENSE PLATE- This is an optional MV plates having preferred inscriptions
for purpose of establishing personalize identity of MV to registered owner. This is issued in
conjunction with regular plate placing it on top of regular license plate.-issued to MV owner
with effectivity x period for life unless revoked.+ CATEGORIES OF VANITY
PLATES:LIMITED

EDITION- consists of four (4) characters or maximum of six (6) characters either all
numeric/alphabets.
Ex: AAAAAA, ACACAC, ACCA, 1111, 2222P50K thru public auction

PREMIUM EDITION- 6 characters, combination numeric or alphabets (reverse of current

license plate number)
Ex: AVE 15
VII. DRIVER'S LICENSE
Concept: Driving a motor vehicle in the Philippines as in other countries is NOT
a RIGHT but a PRIVILEGE granted by the Philippine government through the
LTO based on Republic Act 4136 and Batasang Pambansa Blg. 398. Further, it is
a privilege which may be suspended or revoked
.DRIVER'S LICENSE- A document issued to a qualified driver who possesses
the statutory qualification as provided therefore. It is also a public document
which has the legal presumption of genuiness.
A. DUTY PROCEDURE LICENSE
Sec. 19, of R.A 4136 states that no person shall operate any motor vehicle without first
procuring a license to drive for the current year.

B. CONFISCATION OF DRIVER'S LICENSE When a driver's license is confiscated for

any reason, the traffic enforcer must, however issue a receipt (Temporary Operator's Permit)
which is good for 72 hours within which the driver may continue to operate his vehicle.
Failure to settle the case within 15 dayswill cause suspension and revocation of the license

C. TYPES OF LICENSES, PROCEDURES and REQUIREMENTS. A driver is licensed

by the LTO as a proof of his proficiency in driving his knowledge of road rules and regulation
while operating a motor vehicle.
1.INTERNATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE - Bonafide tourist and transients
who are dully licensed to operate motor vehicles in their respective countries
may be allowed to operate motor vehicles during their stay but not beyond 90
days of their sojourn in the Philippines (Sec. 21, R.A. 4136). The applicant must
submit the following requirements
A. The original foreign license plus a photo copy of the same license.
B. In the event that the foreign license is written in the language of the license
holder other than ENGLISH, a language of the contents of the license into
ENGLISH from the embassy from which the license was issued.
C. In the event that applicant applies for a license or of his foreign license
expired at the time that application is filled, the applicant will have to undergo
both
a. WRITTEN EXAMINATION AN ACTUAL ROAD TEST.
b. An application form filled the applicant.
Note Foreign license applicants can only be issued a NON-PROFESSIONAL LICENSE.

2. Military Driver's License. Enlisted personnel of the AFP operating motor vehicles owned by
the government shall be licensed in accordance with RA 4136 but no license or delinquency fess
shall be collected thereof.All licenses so issued shall bear the words " FOR GOVERNMENT
VEHICLE ONLY" plainly marked or stamped in inks across the face thereof. A military Driver's
License does not authorize the holder to operate a private-owned motor vehicle (Sec. 20, R.A.
4136
3. Professional Driver's License.
This license is issued to a driver hired or paid for driving or operating a motor
vehicle whether private use or for hire to public. Any person driving his own
motor vehicle for hire is professional driver (Sec. 3, e, R.A. 4136)Applicants for
professional driver's license should fulfil the following requirements;
a. Must be at least 18 years of age
b. Presentation of either the following documents:
(1). A STUDENT PERMIT which has been issued in the possession of the
applicant for at least 5 months.
(2). A NON-PROFESSIONAL Driver's License that has been in the possession
of the applicant for not less 4 month.
Note: The professional driver's license is renewable every 3 years.
The identifying color is RED.
4. Non-Professional Driver's License. This kind of license is issued to owners
of private-owned motor vehicles or those not for hire or paid for driving (Effect
of sec. 3,e, R.A. 4136). The applicant must fulfill the following requirements;
a. Must be at least 17 years of age.
b. A student Driver's Permit that has been issued not less than 1 month from the
date of application.
c. A certificate from LTO accredited doctor attesting that the applicant:
(1). Is physically and mentally sound.
(2).Has normal vision and hearing.
d. Must pass a WRITTEN EXAMINATION.
e. must pass an actual ROAD test.
f. An application form (ADL) filled out by the applicant.
g. Payment of the following:
(1) Application fee: P 100.00License fee:
(2) P 350.00(2)
(3) Computer fee: 67.63
(4) Computer fee: 67.63
(5) Total P 167.63
(6) TotalP417.63
The holder of a Non-Professional driver's License shall be restricted to operate
motor vehicles up to 4500 kgs. Gross vehicle weight (GVW) and also renewable
every 3 years. The color of its logo is GREEN.
5. Student Driver's Permit. This kind of document is issued to person s who
desire to learn how to drive cannot operate a vehicle unless accompanied by an
instructor who either be a licensed Professional or non-professional driver (Sec.
30, R.A. 4136). The applicant must fulfill the following:
a. Must be at least 16 years of age.
b. Must be physically sound and good health with no contagious ailments.
c. Must be mentally capable.
d. Must know how to read and write in his native dialect, in Tagalog, or English.
e. Must apply personally at any LTO and have with him the following documents:
(1) Document of birth proof that is 16 years old, either of the following:
(a) Joint affidavit by 2 not related individuals attesting to the age of the applicant. (b)
SSS identification card.
(b) (c) Passport(

(c) d) Voter's I.D

(2) Applicants whose age is between 16 to 18 years old, an
affidavit of consent signed by the parents or by the applicant
legal guardian allowing the applicant to learn how to drive.
f. 2 pcs. 1x 1 black and white or color photographs of the
applicant.
g. Payment of the following:
(1) Application fee P 100.00
(2) Student Permit fee 150.00
(3) Computer fee:67.63
Total P 317.63
1. The written Examination. Written examinations will contain questions
concerning proper driving procedures, road rules and regulations,
emergency procedures, etc., Number of questions will be follows:
a. Non-Professional License - 40 questions
b. Professional License - 60 questions Examinees will have to pass the written
examination with the following marks:
a. Non Professional 30 out of 40 questions
b. Professional - 50 out of 60 questions
Before each examination, a DRIVING SKILL RATER will provide a 30
minute lecture about traffic rules and other driver information as a "review"
for the applicants.
2. The Road Test. The actual road test will be undertaken under the auspice of a
"DRIVING SKILL RATER" This actual road test will have to scheduled in
advance and the applicant will have to provide the vehicle in which the road teat
will be conducted. The applicant should make sure that the vehicle to be used is
in proper working condition and is currently registered. During the road test, the
applicant will be rated according to his proficiency on the following aspects:
a. That the applicant is aware of and capable of performing a check on the
primary components of the vehicle such as the engine, the tires, the battery,
lights, windshield wipers, brakes, transmission and clutch etc..
b. b. Proper use and correct positioning of the hands on the steering wheel .
c. Proper engine control and use of the gear shift lever and the foot pedals.
d. Proper speed control and observance and practice of road discipline.
e. Proper knowledge and interpretation of road signs and markings.
f. Proper turning procedures.
g. Proper backing procedures.
h. Proper parking procedures.
The applicant will be credited with the score of 100 points at the start of
the road test. Each infraction or unsatisfactory performance will be listed
down on a ROAD TEST SCORE
SHEET and the corresponding deductions made at the end of the test.
Passing grade will be 70 points or total possible deduction of 30 points.
C. Drivers' Restriction Code. When the driver is issued a license, the
drivers' restriction code is indicated as follows:
1. Motorcycles/Motorized tricycles
2. Vehicle up 4500 kgs Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3. Vehicle above 4500 kgs GVW
4. Automatic clutch up 4500 kgs GVW
5. Automatic clutch above 4500 kgs GVW
6. Articulated vehicle 1600 kgs GVW & below
7. Articulated vehicle 1601 up to 4500 kgs GVW
8. Articulated vehicle 4501 kgs & above GVW
9. Disabled
D. Drivers, condition. The conditions for drivers' license holder while operating
a motor vehicle are indicated as follows:
1. A-wear eye glasses
2. B-drive only with special equipment for upper limbs
3. C-drive only with special equipment for lower limbs
4. D-daylight driving only
5. E accompanied by a person with normal hearing.
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