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The LTO says it will continue to monitor driving schools across the country
The Land Transportation Office has revoked the accreditation of 12 driving schools in Metro Manila and surrounding cities after the resolution of show cause orders. Following a thorough evaluation, the 12 establishments have been penalized and prohibited from continuing to operate as
by Lije Martin
She was cited for multiple traffic violations
The Land Transportation Office has been handing out show cause orders left and right over the past several months, and it's just been one prominent incident after the other on social media. Despite the sheer number of violators going viral, however,
This applies to documents expiring in April 2026 or later
The Land Transportation Office has issued Memorandum Circular No. MVL-2026-5048, granting a three-month extension for the validity of driver's licenses and other documents expiring in April 2026 or later. According to the agency, this extension "shall remain in
The LTO reiterates that illegal street racing will not be tolerated
Recently, the Land Transportation Office took action against 15 individuals who were involved in illegal street racing. Multiple driver's licenses were suspended, one was even revoked. Now, the agency has taken further action regarding the incident.The LTO has now impounded
The controversial riding event is no more
Earlier this year, the Land Transportation Office confirmed that it was taking action against the organizers of the BMW Owners Society of Saferiders (BOSS) Ironman Motorcycle Challenge that was held in Mindanao. Now, the agency has shared exactly what 'actions' it has
The LTMS will now be used to facilitate violations, from apprehension to payment
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Land Transportation Office have signed a memorandum of agreement to link their IT systems for more seamless handling of traffic violations. This move aims to strengthen coordination in traffic enforcement across Metro Manila.Under the
by Lije Martin
The official guidelines are still being drafted as of this writing
Last week, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced that together with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, it would allow and facilitate carpooling among motorists with prvate vehicles to help mitigate the effects of the seemingly non-stop fuel-price hikes.
The eight-hour practical driving course is mandatory for new applicants
When the Land Transportation Office (LTO) rolled out the new guidelines for driver's license applications, there was one goal in mind: To battle fixers, provide better driver education, and ultimately, improve the system.Under this new system, driver's-license applicants
“Motorists with such legal mufflers are not required to carry certifications”
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has once again issued a clarification on its crackdown against aftermarket mufflers, stressing that motorcyclists using illegally assembled or non-compliant devices will be apprehended.This comes after the agency warned last week that aftermarket motorcycle mufflers
Passing a decibel test does not automatically make an exhaust “roadworthy“
Aftermarket motorcycle mufflers have been the subject of a lot of conversations as of late, especially since authorities are now cracking down on illegally modified exhausts on two-wheelers.Unsurprisingly, all sorts of information on guidelines and policies have been circulating on
The LTO is calling out the fake news
In this age of AI, now more than ever, fake news and propaganda are all over the Internet. If you don't tread carefully enough, you'll find yourself on the receiving end of false information, and the worst case is that
The registration will still have to be renewed annually thereafter, though
When you buy a brand-new vehicle, you won't have to worry about registering it for the first three years. It's one of the conveniences you get when you purchase a new vehicle. Now, it looks like that convenience is
The agency is set to issue a show-cause order against the organizers
The BMW Owners Society of Saferiders (BOSS) Ironman Motorcycle Challenge has long been a touchy subject among Filipino motorists. Despite severe public backlash-with numerous accidents and fatalities year in and year out-the infamous event carries on.This year, it was
Screenshots or images, however, will not be honored
For a few years now, electronic driver's licenses have been available on the Land Transportation Office's Land Transportation Management System, or what many refer to as the LTMS or LTO Portal.The LTO-perhaps in light of the many show-
The period to settle cases has changed from 15 calendar days to 15 working days
If you get flagged down for a traffic violation, depending on the violation and the officer apprehending you, your driver's license might get confiscated. Now, however, that will no longer be the case.The Department of Transportation has ordered the Land
They’re also banned from using the Quirino Avenue-Magallanes segment of SLEX
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has followed through on its initiative to ban e-trikes from major thoroughfares. What was originally scheduled to start on December 1, 2025, is now in full effect.As of today, January 2, 2026, e-trikes and
by Billy Caluag
The third offense will entail a P15,000 fine and cancellation of CPC
The Land Transportation Office recently announced that it is preparing for the holidays, and part of this prep included its new policy against drivers of Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) who cancel bookings amid the Christmas rush. Now, an official memo has
The Fortuner was caught on cam counterflowing before hitting a motorcycle rider
Another week, another set of Show Cause Orders (SCO) from the Land Transportation Office (LTO). This time, the agency has summoned three (or more) individuals involved in a viral incident that occurred over the weekend.Said incident was caught by a fellow
That means there’s still a month to go before the ban is in full effect
The Land Transportation Office made headlines last week when it announced the new e-trike ban that will be imposed starting today, December 1. Over the weekend, however, the agency has backtracked a bit on that decision.Initially, the LTO said all
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
