TDC-15-S-07-1 Land Transportation Related Special Laws (Version 3 2021)

Theoretical Driving Course (TDC)
For Student-driver’s Permit Applicants

Subject No. 7
Land Transportation
Related Special Laws
Subject Code: TDC-15-S-07-1
Land Transportation Related Special Laws and Others
Outline of Subjects:
1. R.A. No. 8749 – Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

2. R.A. No. 8750 – Seat Belts Use Act of 1999
3. R.A. No. 8794 – The Motor Vehicle Road User’s Charge Law /Anti-Overloading Act
4. R.A. No.10586 – Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013
5. R.A. No. 10913 – Anti-Distracted Driving Act
6. R.A. No. 10916 – Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016
7. R.A. No. 11229 – Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act
8. Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01
9. LTO Road Safety Advocacy Videos (Special Laws)
R.A. No. 8749

“PHILIPPINE
CLEAN AIR ACT
OF 1999 X
R.A. No. 8749 – Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
Policy of the State

➢ protect and advance the right of people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of
nature.
➢ attain and maintain a balance between development and
environmental protection.
➢ maintain a quality of air that protects human health and welfare.

Recognition of Rights
➢ Right of citizens to breathe clean air
➢ Right to utilize and enjoy natural resources for the nation’s
sustainable development
➢ Right to participate in the formulation, planning, implementation and
monitoring of environmental policies;
➢ Right to participate in the decision-making process concerning
development policies, plans and programs, projects or activities that
may have adverse impact on the environment and public health;
Article 4 Sec. 21 Pollution from Motor Vehicles
DENR – in collaboration with DOTr, DTI and LGU’s set the emission
standard
DOTC (DOTr) - implement the emission standard set by DTI/DENR
- deputize other law enforcement agencies and
LGU’s for this purpose.
The DOTr shall have the power to:
a. Inspect and monitor the emissions of motor vehicles;
b. prohibit or enjoin the use of motor vehicles or a class of
motor vehicles in any area or street at specified time; and
c. authorize private emission testing centers duly accredited by the DTI.
Article 4 Sec. 22 Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Engines
REQUIREMENT FOR REGISTRATION
Imported New or Locally-assembled Any imported used motor vehicle or
new Motor vehicles rebuilt motor vehicle
Complies with the emission standards as Compliant with the applicable emission
evidenced by a Certificate of Conformity standards (Certificate Of Compliance to
(COC) by DTI Emission Standard)
No Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) shall be issued unless such

motor vehicle passes the emission testing requirement. Such testing
shall be conducted by the DOTr or its authorized inspection centers
within sixty (60) days prior to date of registration
There are four main types of
air pollution sources:
1. Mobile or moving – such as
cars, buses, planes,
trucks, and trains
2. Stationary sources – such as
power plants, oil
refineries, industrial
facilities, and factories
3. Area sources – such as
agricultural areas, cities,
and wood burning
fireplaces
4. Other sources – such as
wind-blown dust, wildfires,
and volcanoes
Air Pollution Affect Our Health

Organs and bodily functions that can be harmed by:
▪ Respiratory diseases
▪ Cardiovascular damage
▪ Fatigue, headaches and anxiety
▪ Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat
▪ Damage to reproductive organs
▪ Harm to the liver, spleen and blood
▪ Nervous system damage.
Sec. 46 Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles
FINES AND PENALTIES
1ST OFFENSE not exceeding Php2,000.00
2ND OFFENSE not exceeding Php4,000.00
3RD OFFENSE and Not more than Php6,000.00 and one (1) year suspension of
succeeding offense the motor vehicle registration
AND
The driver and operator of the apprehended vehicle shall
undergo a seminar on pollution control and management
conducted by the DOTr
Reminder!
Regularly check your MV level of smoke
emission and always have proper motor
vehicle maintenance and correction.
Be the solution! Make sure that your motor

vehicle is not the source of air pollution!
Land Transportation Related Special Laws And Others
R.A. No. 8750 – Seat Belts Use Act of 1999
WHAT IS SEAT BELTS USE ACT?
It is an act requiring the mandatory compliance by
motorists of private and public vehicles to use seat belt
devices, and vehicle manufacturers to install seat belt
devices in all their manufactured vehicles.
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PRIVATE PUBLIC
WHAT IS SEAT BELTS USE ACT?
• MANUFACTURERS, ASSEMBLERS,
BODY BUILDERS, DISTRIBUTORS
AND DEALERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES
• POSTING OF APPROPRIATE
• DRIVERS AND
PASSENGERS SIGNAGE ON PUBLIC OR FOR
HIRE VEHICLES
OBJECTIVES OF A SEAT BELT ACT

• To secure and safeguard the passengers and drivers of
private and public motor vehicles from the disastrous and
extremely injurious effects of road crash.
WITH SEAT BELT NO SEAT BELT

• To pursue a more proactive and

preventive approach in order to secure
the safety of the passengers and drivers
at all times with the mandatory
enforcement of the use of seatbelt
devices by the drivers and front seat
passengers of private and public motor
vehicles.
Results of Wearing and Not Wearing of Seatbelts
Wearing a seat belt is the most

effective way to prevent death and
serious injury in a crash
People not wearing seatbelt are 30

times more likely to be ejected from
a vehicle during a crash
PROHIBITIONS
• Infants and/or children with ages six (6) years and

below are prohibited to sit in the front seat of any
running motor vehicle.
SEC. 17 of R.A. No. 11229
Section 5 on the age of children prohibited to sit in front seat of
Republic Act No. 8750 and Section 11 thereof on the use of special
car seats are hereby amended.
TYPES OF SEAT BELT
LAP BELT OR SHOULDER HARNESS OR

TWO-POINT (2PT) THREE-POINT (3PT)
Nature of Violations and Fines and Penalties

A. DRIVER/CONDUCTOR/OPERATOR/OWNER
▪ Failure to wear the prescribed seat belt
▪ Allowing a child 6 years old and below seated on the front passenger seat
1st Offense - Php 1,000.00
2nd Offense - Php 2,000.00

Php 5,000.00 + one (1) week suspension from the
3rd Offense -
payment of fine for the 3rd and succeeding offense.
Nature of Violations and Fines and Penalties
▪ Failure to post appropriate signage instructing passengers

(for public utility vehicles) ”fasten seat belts”
▪ Failure to instruct front seat passenger to wear seatbelts
*For public utility vehicles, both the driver and the operator
are liable to fine Php 3,000.00 for every violation.
Reminder!
1. The safety belt should rest comfortably across
the torso.
2. The lap belt is placed over the stomach but
not over the hips.
3. Never use a seat belt for two or more people at
the same time.
Wearing SEAT BELT is a MUST!

It keeps your driving safer and serves as a life saver.
R.A. No. 8794

“MOTOR VEHICLE
USER’S CHARGE
(MVUC) LAW” /
Anti-Overloading Act
R.A. No. 8794 –The Motor Vehicle Road User’s Charge Law /Anti-Overloading Act
MVUC LAW
It is an act imposing a motor vehicle
user’s charge on owners of all types of
motor vehicles and for other purposes.
Collection of MVUC is part of the

annual vehicle registration.
R.A. No. 8794 – The Motor Vehicle Road User’s Charge Law /Anti-Overloading Act
POLICY OF THE STATE

Provide for and ensure adequate maintenance of
national and provincial roads through sufficient funding
COVERED VEHICLES
• All types of Motor Vehicles Registered with LTO
Objectives
1. For road safety.
2. To prevent the premature
deterioration of the road.
3. To prevent smoke belching
due from over tasked
engine.
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT PER RA NO. 8794

Based on the maximum allowable axle load of 13,500 Kgs.
Maximum Allowable Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) per R.A. No. 8794
Registration of Motor Vehicle
Section 8 - Schedule of Registration Fees
Amended by: RA 8794 MVUC Law
AGE YEAR
Aged Private Vehicles - refers to private Current 2000
passenger cars registered under E.O. 43
1yr.Old 1999
series of 1986. Pursuant to MC # EMA-
MC-01348 dated 8/18/01 2yrs.Old 1998
3yrs.Old 1997
re: Clarification on the Rates of Collectible 4yrs.Old 1996
MVUC for Aged Motor Vehicles, hereunder
are the schedule of aged MVs, the base 5yrs.Old 1995
year of which is 2000 the year RA 8794 Over 5 yrs old 1994 and below
become effective.
Registration of Motor Vehicle
TRANSACTIO TRANSACTIO
VEHICLE CATEGORY VEHICLE CATEGORY
N FEE N FEE
Light Vehicles up to 1,600 kgs Heavy Vehicles 2,301 kgs and Up
2001 Onwards Php 1,600
2001 Onwards Php 8,000
1995 to 2000 Php 2,000
1995 to 2000 Php 12,000
1994 & Below Php 1,400
1994 and Below Php 5,600
Medium Vehicles 1,600 to 2,300 kgs Motorcycles
2001 Onwards Php 3,600 Without Sidecar Php 240
1997 to 2000 Php 6,000 With Sidecar (including Php 300
1995 and 1996 Php 4,800 three wheeled vehicle-cargo
1994 and below Php 2,400 type
PENALTY FOR OVERLOADING

➢ Owner of a truck or trailer which is loaded in excess of
the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight (GVW) to
pay a penalty in the amount equivalent to 25% of the
MVUC applicable to the vehicle at the time of
infringement, provided that the penalty shall be waived
for the loading exceeding the GVW by a tolerance of
less than 5%, and
➢ No vehicle shall be permitted to proceed on the
roadway if either a dual-wheel axle load exceeds
13,500 kgs or the vehicle load exceeds 150% of the
maximum allowable GVW.
Reminder!
Check your load limits prior
to your every trip to avoid
deterioration of roads.
Do not Overload your motor

vehicle!
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R.A. No. 10586 – Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013
Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act

(ADDDA)
An act penalizing persons driving under the

influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs, and
similar substances, and for other purpose.
Procedure in screening for driving under the

influence of alcohol
DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE

Traffic offense committed by means of:
➢LANE STRADDLING
➢MAKING SUDDEN STOPS
➢OVERSPEEDING
➢SWERVING
➢WEAVING
Shall also constitute probable cause:

➢Smell of alcohol in the driver’s breath
➢Generally slurred speech in response
to questioning
➢Bloodshot or reddish eyes
➢Flushed face
➢Poor condition
➢Difficulty in understanding & responding
intelligently to questions
Procedure in screening for driving under the

influence of alcohol
Once the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) have established the existence
of probable cause , the LEO shall expressly inform the driver of his
assessment and direct the driver to perform all of the 3 Field Sobriety Test
THE FIELD SOBRIETY TEST (FST)

standardized tests to initially assess and
determine intoxication
1. THE EYE TEST

(HORIZONTAL GAZE NYSTAGMUS)
Horizontal or lateral jerking of the driver’s

eyes as he or she gazes sideways
following a moving object such as pen or
the tip of a penlight held by the LEO from
a distance of about 1 foot away from the
face of the driver.
2. THE WALK & TURN

requires the driver to walk heel-to-
toe along a straight line for 9 steps,
turn at the end and return to the
point of origin without any difficulty.
3. THE ONE-LEG STAND

stand at either right or left leg
with both arms on the side. The
driver is instructed to keep the
foot raised about 6 inches off the
ground for 30 seconds.
If the driver has passed all three (3) tests and is

proven NEGATIVE of under influence, he/she shall
be apprehended for the traffic offense committed.
If the driver fails any of the field sobriety test, the

law Enforcement Officer (LEO) shall proceed to
determine the driver’s Breath Alcohol Content (BAC)
level through the use of the Alcohol Breath Analyzer
(ABA), on site.
SAMPLE SITUATION
Issue Temporary Operators Permit
Refuse to undergo Field Sobriety Test

Refusal to Undergo the Mandatory Testing
Penalized by confiscation and

automatic revocation of his / her
Driver’s License
MANDATORY ALCOHOL AND

DRUG TESTING
1. Involved in Motor Vehicular

road crash
2. Nationwide Random
Terminal Inspection and
Quick Random Drug Tests
CONCLUSIVE PROOF THAT A

DRIVER IS DRIVING UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL
DUIA
> 0.00 % BAC > 0.05 % BAC

Drivers of private
Drivers of
motor vehicle with
trucks, buses,
a gross vehicle
motorcycles,
weight of less
and PUVs
than 4500 Kg
➢ A driver who, after the ABA testing,

registers a BAC higher than the prescribed
limit shall be put under arrest and the
motor vehicle impounded.
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything

you say can and will be used against you in a
court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If
Miranda you cannot afford an attorney, one will be
Rights provided for you.
Doctrine:
Do you understand the rights I have just read to
you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to
speak to me?”
Fines and Penalties

A. If the violation did not 3 months imprisonment, and a fine
result in physical ranging from Php20,000.00 to
injuries or homicide Php80,000.00
penalty provided in Article 263 of the RPC
or the penalty provided in next preceding
B. If the violation resulted
subparagraph, whichever is higher, and
in physical injuries fine ranging from Php100,00.00 to
Php200,000.00 shall be imposed
penalty provided in Article 249 of the RPC

C.If the violation resulted
and a fine ranging from Php300,000.00 to
in homicide Php500,000.00 shall be imposed; and
Fines and Penalties

Any person found to have violated the law shall also be penalized:
Nonprofessional driver’s license
1st conviction - confiscated and suspended for a period of twelve (12) months
2nd conviction - perpetually revoked
Professional driver’s license
1st conviction - confiscated and perpetually revoked
The perpetual revocation of a driver’s license shall disqualify the person

from being granted any kind of driver’s license
The prosecution for any violation of this Act

shall be without prejudice to criminal
prosecution for violation of the Revised Penal
Code, Republic Act No. 9165 and Other
special laws and existing local ordinances,
whenever applicable.
HARMFUL EEFECTS OF ILLEGAL DRUGS IN OUR BODY
➢A weakened immune system, increasing the risk of illness and

infection
➢Heart conditions ranging from abnormal heart rates to heart attacks
and collapsed veins and blood vessel infections from injected drugs
➢Nausea and abdominal pain, which can also lead to changes in
appetite and weight loss
➢Increased strain on the liver, which puts the person at risk

of significant liver damage or liver failure
➢Seizures, stroke, mental confusion and brain damage
➢ Lung disease
➢ Problems with memory, attention and decision-making,
which make daily living more difficult
HARMFUL EEFECTS OF ILLEGAL DRUGS ON BEHAVIOR
Substance use disorders can lead to multiple behavioral problems,

both in the short- and long-term, which can include:
1. PARANOIA
2. AGGRESSIVENESS
3. HALLUCINATIONS
4. ADDICTION
5. IMPAIRED JUDGEMENT
6. IMPULSIVENESS
7. LOSS OF SELF-CONTROL
These effects of drug abuse have serious

consequences, like missed work, punishable offenses,
road crashes and injuries. In fact, alcohol and drugs are
partly to blame in an estimated 80% of offenses leading
to jail time. These incidents include domestic violence,
driving while intoxicated and offenses related to
damaged property.
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF COMMON ILLEGAL DRUGS ?

Drug abuse can also cause dangerous health issues, like:
*Lung or Heart Disease
*Stroke
*Cancer
*Infections like HIV, Hepatitis and AIDS
It can also cause or worsen mental disorders like anxiety,
depression and schizophrenia.
DANGEROUS SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF COMMONLY
ABUSED DRUGS
➢ Sleepiness
➢ Impaired Memory
➢ Increase Heart Rate
MARIJUANA ➢ Decreased Inhibitions
➢ Paranoia
➢ Hallucinations
➢ Difficulty Keeping Track of Time
➢ Impaired Concentration and Coordination
COCAINE HALLUCINOGENS
➢ Hallucinations ➢ Sleeplessness or insomnia
➢ Reduced Pain Perception ➢ Lack of coordination
➢ Paranoia Or Erratic Behavior ➢ Incoherent speech
➢ If Injected, Can Cause Vein Collapse ➢ Reduced pain perception
➢ Increased Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, ➢ Tremors and convulsions
and Body Temperature ➢ Violent behavior
➢ Overstimulation Of The Nervous ➢ Flashbacks
System, Causing A Seizure, Brain ➢ Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Haemorrhage, Stroke, Or Heart Attack
➢ Depression, anxiety, paranoia and
confusion
METHAMPHETAMINE ECSTASY
➢ Insomnia
➢ Sounds and colors seem intense
➢ Irritability and confusion
➢ Confusion
➢ Anxiety and paranoia
➢ Anxiety, paranoia, and psychosis
➢ Violent behavior
➢ Overheating and dehydration
➢ Respiratory issues
➢ Fluid retention in the body
➢ Increased heart rate and blood pressure
➢ Extreme decreased appetite
➢ Hypothermia, tremors and convulsions
EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS IN DRIVING:
• Slow brain functions which may result to slower reaction;

• Reduces the ability to judge how fast you are moving or your distance
from other cars, people, or objects;
• Arrogance and aggressiveness , which makes you think you're driving
better than you actually are;
• Reduced focus on the road and multitask, such as looking straight
ahead while using your peripheral vision to watch for pedestrians; and
• Makes you feel sleepy or tired.
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R.A. No. 10913 – Anti-Distracted Driving Act
ANTI-DISTRACTED DRIVING LAW
All motorists are prohibited to use

any communication device while the
vehicle is in motion or temporarily
stopped at a red light or intersection.
Policy of the State

To safeguard its citizenry from ruinous and extremely
injurious effects of vehicular accidents/crash
Takes cognizance of the inimical consequences of

the unrestrained use of electronic mobile devices on
road safety as to cause its regulation
ANTI-DISTRACTED ACT
Exempted from this Law

Motorists are allowed to use their devices
to make or take emergency calls to
authorities in cases of crime, accidents,
bomb or terrorists threat, fire or explosion,
instances needing immediate medical
attention or when personal safety and
security is compromised.
Fines and Penalties

DRIVERS OF THE FOLLOWING:
*public utility vehicle

*school buses or services
*common carriers of volatile,
flammable, toxic materials
violating within a (50) fifty meter radius
from a school’s premise shall be
subjected to a penalty of P30,000.00
and (3) months suspension of
driver’s license.
R.A. No. 10916 – Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016
Road Speed Limiter Act
An Act Requiring the Mandatory

Installation of Speed Limiter in Public
Utility and Certain Types of Vehicles
Road Speed Limiter as Requirement

for Motor Vehicle Registration
No Speed Limiter
No Registration -LTO
No Franchise-LTFRB
The LTO or the LTFRB shall supervise and inspect the
setting of speed limiter corresponding to the maximum
allowed in the route plied by a particular covered vehicle.
Fines and Penalties
a. without speed limiter

b. nonfunctioning or P50,000.00
tampered speed limiter.
Fines and Penalties

In addition to the fines,
First Offense - a suspension of the driver’s license for a period of 1 month or
franchise of a motor vehicle for a period of 3 months, as the case may
be, shall be imposed upon the offender.
Second Offense - a suspension of the driver’s license for a period of 3 months or
franchise of a motor vehicle shall be suspended for a period of 6 months
Subsequent Offense – revocation of the driver’s license or the franchise of a motor vehicle
shall be suspended for a period of one year.
Any person who is found guilty of tampering shall suffer a penalty of imprisonment of not
less than 6 months but not more than 3 years and a fine of P30,000.00.
R.A. No. 11229

“Child Safety
in Motor
Vehicle Act”
R.A. No. 11229 – Child Safety in Motor Vehicle Act
Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act
Provides special protection of

child passengers while being
transported in a motor vehicle
Policy of the State

It recognizes the right of children
Ensure the safety to assistance, including proper
of children while care, and special protection from
being transported all forms of neglect, abuse and
in any form of other conditions prejudicial to their
motor vehicle. development, including exposure
to safety risks while aboard motor
vehicles.
Guarantee the safety and welfare of infants and

children and prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries
Require, regulate, Determine appropriate Provide access to

promote, and safety measures for safe, appropriate,
inform the public children being quality and affordable
on the use of child transported in public child restraint systems
utility vehicles. standards accepted
restraint systems
by the United Nations.
Definition of Terms
Adult - any person eighteen (18) years old and above;
Child - any person twelve (12) years old and below;
Covered vehicle - any private motor vehicle or public motor vehicle upon the
determination of the DOTr
Child Restraint System - a device, approved by DTI, capable of accommodating
a child occupant in a sitting or supine position.
Designed as to diminish the risk of injury to the wearer, in the

event of a collision or of abrupt deceleration of the vehicle, by
limiting the mobility of the child’s body
Section 4 - Mandatory Use of Child Restraint

System in Motor Vehicles
Unlawful for the driver of a covered vehicle not to

properly secure at all times a child, in a child restraint
system while the engine is running or transporting
such child on any road, street or highway.
Child(12 years old)

and below can only
sit in front if:
He/she is at least one hundred
fifty (150) centimeters or fifty-
nine (59) inches in height (4’11”)
and
Properly secured using the
regular seat belt.
A child (12 years old and

below) must sit in the rear
seat of the motor vehicle with
standard child restraint
system.
Exceptional Circumstances:
1) During medical emergencies:
2) When the child being transported has a medical, mental,
psychological, psychiatric or developmental condition or
3) Other analogous circumstances as may be determined by
the DOTr in consultation with the DOH
The child being secured in a child restraint system, at no instance

shall such child be left unaccompanied by an adult in a motor
vehicle.
Section 7 - Prohibition on Substandard

or Expired Child Restraint System
“It shall be unlawful for any person, company,
partnership, sole proprietorship, manufacturer,
distributor, and/or importer to manufacture, use, import,
sell, distribute, donate, lease, advertise, promote, or
otherwise market the use of substandard or expired
child restraint system.”
Fines and Penalties

Child with no child restraint system and sitting
in front in a motor vehicle
Any driver in violation shall be fined:
1st Offense - Php 1,000.00
2nd Offense - Php 2,000.00
3rd and
Succeeding Offenses - Php 5,000.00
and suspension of the driver’s license for a
period of one (1) year
Fines and Penalties

Manufacturers, Distributors Importers, Retailer and Sellers
Must secure PS mark license or Import Clearance Certificate License
Must not use, import, sell, distribute or market the use of
substandard or expired child restraint system
P50,000.00 but not more than P100,000.00 - for each and

every child restraint system product,
- Other penalties imposed in Republic Act No. 7394 or
the “Consumer Act of the Philippines”:
Tampering, alteration, forgery and imitation of the PS

mark or the ICC stickers in the child restraint system
P50,000.00 but not more than P100,000.00

- for each and every child restraint system product,
- Other penalties imposed in Republic Act No. 7394
or the “Consumer Act of the Philippines”:
Section 17 - Repealing Clause
The age (6 yrs. and below) of children

prohibited to sit in front seat of Republic Act
No. 8750 and Section 11 thereof on the use of
special car seats are hereby amended.
Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 2014-01 dated June 02, 2014
Traffic and Administrative

Rules, Violations, Fines
and Penalties
I. Violations in Connection with Licensing

II. Violations in Connection with Motor Vehicle
Registration/Renewal/Operation
III. Violations in Connection with Dimensions,
Specifications, Weight and Load Limits
IV. Violations in connection with Franchise
I
VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LICENSING
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
Offense Offense Offense
Driving without valid Driver’s

3,000 plus one year suspension.
License/Conductor’s Permit
Driving a Motor Vehicle used

10,000 plus perpetual disqualification and
in the Commission of a
impounding of MV
Crime
Commission of a Crime in 10,000 plus 5 years suspension and

the Course of Apprehension impounding of MV
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
2nd Offense – 3 months suspension

3rd– 6 months suspension
Reckless Driving 2,000 3,000 10,000
4th and succeeding – NPDL 2 years revocation
4th and succeeding – PDL perpetual revocation
Submission of fake
documents in relation to the 3,000 plus one year disqualification plus
application for a driver’s criminal charges
license (new/renewal)
Failure to carry Driver’s

License, Certificate of
Registration (CR) or Official 1,000
Receipt (OR) while driving a
motor vehicle
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
All Other Violation of Traffic Rules and
Regulations
1. Parking
a. In an intersection
b. Within 6 meters of the intersection
c. 4 meters from the driveway entrance
d. Within 4 meters from a fire hydrant
e. In front of a private driveway
f. On the roadway side of any unmoving or parked 1,000
MV at the curb or edge of the highway
g. At any place where signs of prohibitions have
been installed
2. Disregarding Traffic Signs
3. Allowing passengers on top or cover of a

motor vehicle except in a truck helper
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
4. Failure to provide canvass cover to cargos or
freight of trucks requiring the same
5. Permitting passenger to ride on running
board, stepboard or mudguard of MV while
the same is in motion.
6. Failure to dim headlights when approaching
1,000
another motor vehicle
7. Driving in a place not intended for traffic or
into a place not allowed for parking
8. Hitching or permitting a person or a bicycle,
motorcycle, tricycle or skate roller to hitch to
a motor vehicle
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
9. Driving against the flow of traffic
10. Illegal turn
11. Illegal overtaking
12. Overtaking at an unsafe distance
13. Cutting an overtaken vehicle
1,000
14. Failure to give way to an overtaking vehicle
15. Increasing speed when being overtaken
16. Overtaking when left side is not visible or
clear of oncoming traffic
17. Overtaking upon a crest or a grade
18. Overtaking upon a curve
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
19. Overtaking at any railway grade crossing
20. Overtaking at an intersection
21. Overtaking on “men working” or “caution” signs
22. Overtaking at no overtaking zone

23. Failure to yield the right-of-way: Failure of a 1,000
vehicle on the left to yield the right of way to the
vehicle on the right when these vehicles approach
or enter an intersection at the same time
24. Failure to yield the right of way: Failure of a vehicle
approaching but not entered an intersection to
yield the right of way to a vehicle within such
intersection
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
25. Failure to yield the right-of-way: Failure of a driver of
any vehicle upon a highway within a business or
residential district to yield the right of way to pedestrian
crossing
26. Failure to stop before traversing a "through highway" or

railroad crossing
27. Failure to yield right-of-way: Failure of a driver entering 1,000

a highway from a private road or driver upon a highway
to yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on
such highway.
28. Failure to yield right-of-way to ambulance, police
or fire department vehicles
29. Failure to yield right-of-way at a “through highway”
or a “stop intersection”
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
30. Failure to give the appropriate signal
31. Illegal turn- failure of the driver of a motor vehicle

intending to run to the right at an intersection to
approach such intersection in the lane for traffic
nearest to be right-hand side of the highway and, in
turning, to keep as close as possible to the right-
hand curve or edge of the highway. 1,000
32. Illegal turn- failure of the driver of a vehicle intending

to turn to the left, to approach such intersection in
the lane for traffic to the right of and nearest to the
center line of the highway, and in, turning to pass to
the left of the center of the intersection except upon
highway laned for traffic and upon one-way highway.
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
33. Failure to stop motor and notch handbrake of
motor vehicle when unattended
34. Unsafe towing
35. Obstruction
36. Motorcycle carrying more passenger other than the
back ride or cargo other than the saddle bags and
luggage carriers. 1,000
37. Refusal to render service to the public or convey
passenger to destination.
38. Overcharging/Undercharging of fare
39. No franchise/Certificate of Public Convenience or
evidence of franchise presented during apprehension
or carried inside the motor vehicle.
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
40. Fraud and falsities such as presentation of fake and
spurious CPC, OR/CR, plates, stickers and tags.
41. Operating the unit/s with defective parts and
accessories.
42. Failure to provide fare discount to those entitled under
existing laws and pertinent Memorandum Circulars of
the LTFRB.
1,000
43. Fast, tampered, defective taximeter or operating
without or with an old seal taximeter.
44. Tampered, broken, joined, reconnected, fake or altered
sealing wire.
45. No signboard.
46. Pick and Drop of passengers outside the terminal.
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
47. Carrying of illegal and/or prohibited cargoes
48. Failure to provide fire extinguisher and required “STOP

and GO” signage for use of each vehicle (PUV).
49. Trip cutting
1,000
50. Failure to display fare matrix
51. Breach of franchise conditions under 2011 Revised

Terms and Conditions of CPC not otherwise herein
provided.
II
VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION/RENEWAL/OPERATION
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
Driving an Unregistered Motor 10,000 plus impounding of MV if
Vehicle expired registration is more than 1
(engine or tampered chassis) month
Undocumented engines – MV
shall be impounded for one year
Unauthorized Motor Vehicle 5,000

Modification
Operating a Right Hand Drive 50,000
Motor Vehicle
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
Motor Vehicle operating without or with

defective/improper/unauthorized 5,000
accessories, devices, equipment and parts
Failure to attach or improper attachment/
tampering of authorized motor vehicle 5,000
license plates and/or third plate sticker
Fraud in relation to the motor vehicle

3,000
registration and/or its renewal
All other violations in connection with motor

2,000
vehicle registration/renewal/operation
III
VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
DIMENSIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, WEIGHT AND LOAD LIMITS
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
Load extending beyond projected width

1,000
without permit
MVUC Law computation

Axle Overloading (MVUC LAW) of penalties shall be used
Operating a passenger bus/truck with cargo 1,000

exceeding 160 kilograms
IV
VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH FRANCHISE
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
Colorum – Bus 1 million
Colorum – Truck / Van 200,000

Plus three
CPC
Colorum - Sedan 120,000 months
Revocation
suspension
Colorum - Jeepney 50,000
Colorum - Motorcycle 6,000

1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
Refusal to render service 5,000 10,000 15,000
Over/under charging
2nd offense plus 30 days
Failure to provide body markings MV impound
No CPC presented 3rd offense plus
cancellation of CPC
Presentation of spurious CPC
Employing reckless driver
Operating MV with defective parts

1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
Allowing an unauthorized driver to drive PUV 5,000 10,000 15,000
Failure to provide fare discount to those entitled

under existing laws
2nd offense plus 30
Failure to provide the LTFRB with complete, days MV impound
correct, and updated operator's information
Failure to display "No Smoking"' signage and/or 3rd offense plus
allowing personnel or passenger to smoke inside cancellation of CPC
the vehicle
Fast, tampered, defective taximeter or operating

without or with an old seal taximeter
1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
Tampered, broken, joined, reconnected, fake or 5,000 10,000 15,000

altered sealing wire (Taxi only)
Violation of color scheme or design/ Adoption of

new color design without authority from the 2nd offense plus 30
LTFRB (PUB and TX) days MV impound
Unregistered or unauthorized trade/business
3rd offense plus
name (PUB and TX)
cancellation of CPC
No Panel Route (PUJ, PUB, UV)
No signboard (PUJ, PUB, UV)
Carrying of illegal and/or prohibited cargoes

1st 2nd 3rd

Violation Remarks
Failure to provide fire extinguisher and required 5,000 10,000 15,000

"STOP and GO" signage for use of each vehicle
(STS only) 2nd offense plus 30
days MV impound
Trip cutting (PUJ, PUB, UV)
3rd offense plus
Failure to display fare matrix (PUJ, PUB, UV) cancellation of CPC
Breach of franchise conditions
2nd offense plus 45

days impound
Failure to provide PWD Symbol 50,000 75,000 100,000
3rd offense plus
cancellation of CPC
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Theoretical Driving Course (TDC)

For Student-driver’s Permit Applicants

1. R.A. No. 8749 – Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

R.A. No. 8749

Policy of the State

➢ maintain a quality of air that protects human health and welfare.

No Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) shall be issued unless such

Air Pollution Affect Our Health

2ND OFFENSE not exceeding Php4,000.00

Be the solution! Make sure that your motor

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OBJECTIVES OF A SEAT BELT ACT

WITH SEAT BELT NO SEAT BELT

• To pursue a more proactive and

Results of Wearing and Not Wearing of Seatbelts

Wearing a seat belt is the most

People not wearing seatbelt are 30

• Infants and/or children with ages six (6) years and

TYPES OF SEAT BELT

LAP BELT OR SHOULDER HARNESS OR

Nature of Violations and Fines and Penalties

1st Offense - Php 1,000.00

2nd Offense - Php 2,000.00

Nature of Violations and Fines and Penalties

▪ Failure to post appropriate signage instructing passengers

Wearing SEAT BELT is a MUST!

R.A. No. 8794

Collection of MVUC is part of the

POLICY OF THE STATE

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT PER RA NO. 8794

PENALTY FOR OVERLOADING

Do not Overload your motor

Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act

An act penalizing persons driving under the

Procedure in screening for driving under the

DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE

Shall also constitute probable cause:

Procedure in screening for driving under the

THE FIELD SOBRIETY TEST (FST)

THE FIELD SOBRIETY TEST (FST)

1. THE EYE TEST

Horizontal or lateral jerking of the driver’s

THE FIELD SOBRIETY TEST (FST)

2. THE WALK & TURN

THE FIELD SOBRIETY TEST (FST)

3. THE ONE-LEG STAND

If the driver has passed all three (3) tests and is

If the driver fails any of the field sobriety test, the

Issue Temporary Operators Permit

Refuse to undergo Field Sobriety Test

Refusal to Undergo the Mandatory Testing

Penalized by confiscation and

MANDATORY ALCOHOL AND

1. Involved in Motor Vehicular

CONCLUSIVE PROOF THAT A

> 0.00 % BAC > 0.05 % BAC

➢ A driver who, after the ABA testing,

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything

Fines and Penalties

penalty provided in Article 249 of the RPC

Fines and Penalties

The perpetual revocation of a driver’s license shall disqualify the person

The prosecution for any violation of this Act