When was LTO established?

 LTO was stablished June 20, 1964

 On January 30, 1987, the Land Transportation Commission was abolished and
two offices were created, namely:The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The LTO took
over the functions of the former BLT and the LTFRB took over the functions of
the former BOT.
 LTC was formerly called the Bureau of Land Transportation until 1985, Motor
Vehicle Office until 1964, Division of Motor Vehicles until 1947, Automobile
Division until 1933, and originally as the Automobile Section under the Bureau of
Public Works until 1926.
What are the two types of license LTO?
 The first one is for light vehicles and the second is for heavy vehicles. The written
examinations are almost similar except for the fact that there are more questions
that relate to big, heavy vehicles under the “heavy” exam category.
What are the laws created by LTO or in relation to LTO?
 The most comprehensive law on driving and traffic regulations is our Republic
Act (RA) 4136, otherwise known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code,
which was enacted way back in 1964. This law created our Land Transportation
Office (LTO) and provided all the groundwork for almost all of our traffic
regulations today.R 4136 required, among others, the (1) registration of all motor
vehicles; and (2) the application of all drivers for either a professional or non-
professional license. The law likewise set the corresponding penalties for failure
to comply with the registration and licensing requirements, which penalties were
updated every now and then by the LTO. Under the law, all motor vehicles
should be registered with the LTO. The initial registration is valid for three years
and thereafter, must be renewed yearly. Failure to comply with this registration
requirement may lead to the impounding of the motor vehicle and a fee of
P10,000. Meanwhile, driving without a license or an expired, revoked,
suspended, or fake license may render the driver liable for a fine of P3,000 and
disqualification from getting a driver’s license for a period of 12 months.
 In 2019, RA 10930 was enacted, allowing a 10 year validity of a driver’s license
as an incentive to drivers who do not have any record of road traffic violations.
The LTO started rolling out this 10-year license validity in October this year.
 RA 8750, otherwise known as the Seat Belts Use Act of 1999, is the law that
mandates the use of seat belts for drivers, front seat, and back seat passengers
of public and private vehicles. This law likewise prohibits infants, toddlers and
children under six years of age from sitting in front.
 This law likewise requires car manufacturers to ensure that all their vehicles are
equipped with the proper seat belt provisions, The seat belts should also meet
the standards of the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) of the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI) in consultation with the LTO.
 In 2009, RA 10054, or the Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009 was enacted which
requires motorbike drivers and riders to wear standard protective motorcycle
helmets prescribed by the DTI. A helmet should bear the Philippine Standard
(PS) mark or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) of the Bureau of Product
Standards.
 In 2013, RA 10586, or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013 was
passed, which strongly prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
usually leading to injury and even death of all parties involved — drivers,
passengers, and pedestrians.
 The most recent driving law Is RA 10193, or the Anti Distracted Driving Act of
2016, which prohibits drivers from using electronic and communication devices
while the car is in motion or even stopped at a red light.

Presented by: Lapuebla, Jesmar

Mandolado, Jaren
Libo-on, Lucky John
Malunes, Federico
Lariosa, Sheryl