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1. What is TOP?
TOP means Temporary Operator’s Permit. Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 515-2004 dated 25 May 2004, TOP shall be used in apprehension of all
violations and it is strictly required to be issued to the apprehended driver/operator at the site and time of apprehension.
2. What is an IRMV?
IRMV means Impounding Receipt of Motor Vehicle. It is issued if the motor vehicle was impounded. IRMV is accomplished by the apprehending officer and
validated by the Motor Vehicle Custodian (MVC) assigned at the impounding area.
7. What will happen if the apprehended operator/driver failed to settle his case within 15 days from the date of apprehension?
If the apprehended driver/operator failed to settle his case within 15 days from the date of apprehension, it will cause the suspension/revocation of his driver’s
license.
8. Where will the apprehended operator/driver settle his case? Can he settle his case in any LTO Regional/District Office?
The place of settlement of apprehension is indicated in the TOP (middle portion). Not all apprehended operator/driver is allowed to settle his case in any
LTO Regional/District Office. IF he was apprehended within Metro Manila, he will appear at the LTO Traffic Adjudication Service (TAS), Central Office, East
Avenue, Quezon City to settle his case. But, if he was apprehended in other LTO Regional/District Offices, he will appear at the concerned LTO Operations
Division as specified in his TOP.
Note: An apprehended operator/driver may settle his case in any LTO Regional/District Office IF his violation/s is included in the list of the “LETAS
SETTLE ANYWHERE”. The Traffic Adjudication Service (TAS) / Operations Division may determine it through the LTO-IT system.
9. How does the apprehended operator/driver determine the amount of the fines/penalties as well as the accessory penalties of the violation/s indicated in
the TOP?
The corresponding amount of the fines/penalties as well as the accessory penalties are determined by the Traffic Adjudication Service based on the violations
specified in the TOP and through the LTO-IT system.
10. What is an Admitted Case?
An admitted case is a case wherein the apprehended operator/driver admits the violation/s cited in his TOP.
11. Can the apprehended operator/driver protest the violations charged/cited in his TOP to deny the violations and/or to lessen the payment of the
fines/penalties?
Yes. An apprehended operator/driver may protest the violations specified in the TOP. This is a contested case.
Example:
Common violations - Obstruction and Disregarding Traffic Sign (DTS)
Interrelated violations – Out of Line and Breach of Franchise and No Panel Route Painted
13. Can the confiscated items such as the driver’s license and/or motor vehicle plates be immediately released to the apprehended operator/driver after the
payment of the fines/penalties?
Yes.The confiscated items may be immediately released after the payment of the corresponding fines/penalties provided that there is no accessory penalty/s
and/or suspension indicated in the Resolution and/or Judgment.
Example:
If the apprehended operator/driver is required to attend the seminar/exam before the release of the confiscated items, the accessory penalty is
the seminar/exam.
14. Can the impounded motor vehicle be immediately released by the apprehended operator/driver after the payment of the fines/penalties?
Yes.The motor vehicle may be released after the payment of the corresponding fines/penalties provided that there is no accessory penalty/s and/or suspension
stipulated in the Resolution and/or Judgment.
Example:
If the violation is unregistered motor vehicle, the operator/driver is required to surrender first the two (2) motor vehicle license plates before the release of the
apprehended unit.The accessory penalty is to register the motor vehicle before the release of the surrendered plates.
15. Who will determine as to when will the apprehended operator/driver pay the accessory fine of One Thousand Five Hundred (P/1,500.00) pesos per day
for the violation of Colorum or Out of Line?
Based on Department Order No. 2008-039, the accessory fine of one thousand five hundred (P/1,500.00) pesos per day applies only to impounded motor
vehicles (issued IRMV) with violation of Colorum or Out of Line. The Traffic Adjudication Service (TAS)/Operations Division determine the accessory fine of
P/1,500.00 pesos per day.Collection of the said accessory fine covers the period from the time the apprehension case was encoded in the LTO-IT system (Posting
Date) until the settlement of the case.
16. What is Technical Impounding?
Technical impounding is the confiscation of both the driver’s license and the two (2) motor vehicle license plates at the time of apprehension instead of
impounding the motor vehicle.
17. Is the accessory fine of One Thousand Five Hundred (P/1,500.00) pesos per day also applies to Technical Impounding?
No.The accessory fine of one thousand five hundred (P/1,500.00) pesos per day does not apply to technical impounding.
18. When will a suspension of a confiscated item such as driver’s license and/or motor vehicle plate/s be lifted in order to be released?
The confiscated item/s shall only be released after serving the required suspension.
Example:
Colorum (1st offense) violation - driver’s license and motor vehicle plates will be suspended for three (3) months.
19. Do all apprehended operator/driver required to attend/undergo the seminar and exam?
No.Not all apprehended operator/driver is required to attend/undergo the seminar and exam. Seminar and exam is an accessory penalty and only apprehended
operator/driver who committed running violations such as but not limited to Disregarding Traffic Sign (DTS), Reckless, Obstruction, Illegal Parking, etc…. and
private or for hire motor vehicles are required to undergo the seminar and exam.
22. Does an LES Clearance apply to private and for hire motor vehicles?
LES Clearance applies only to for hire motor vehicles.
23. Is an LES Clearance a requirement in securing a duplicate Driver’s License (DL) /Official Receipt (OR) / Certificate of Registration (CR)?
No. An LES Clearance is not a requirement in securing a duplicate DL/OR/CR.
Requirements
1. Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) – pink copy Note: If TOP was lost, secure an Affidavit of Loss TOP
2. Photocopy of Certificate of Registration (CR) of the motor vehicle
3. Photocopy of Official Receipt (OR) of the motor vehicle
4. If the vehicle is For Hire, Unit Verification from the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and Photocopy of Decision and/or
Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC)
5. Resolution and/or Judgment from the Traffic Adjudication Service (TAS)
6. Official Receipt of payment of fines and penalties
7. Other pertinent documents / certification such as Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) and Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC)
1. Present the issued TOP (pink copy) together with all other pertinent documents to the Evaluator.
If the apprehension is less than fifteen (15) days, a “Resolution” and/or “Judgment” shall be issued to the driver duly signed by the Evaluator.
But, if it is more than fifteen (15) days, the transaction shall pass through the Hearing Officer and a “Resolution” and/or “Judgment” shall be issued duly signed
by the Approving Officer.
2. Proceed to the Cashier to pay the corresponding fines and penalties.
3. Proceed to the Law Enforcement Custodial Section/Releasing Officer to redeem the confiscated motor vehicle plate/s. Submit the following documents:
f.Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)(if the violation committed has an accessory penalty which is a motor vehicle related)
If the violation committed has an accessory penalty which is a motor vehicle related, e.g. violation is no seatbelt installed and broken windshield, the
driver / operator is required to correct the said defects.
After the correction of defects, the apprehended unit shall be submitted to the Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (MVIC) for inspection wherein an MVIR
shall be issued to the driver / operator.
Venue
Requirements
1. Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) – pink copy Note: If TOP was lost, secure an Affidavit of Loss TOP
2. Resolution and/or Judgment from the Traffic Adjudication Service (TAS)
3. Official Receipt of payment of fines and penalties
4. Certificate of Attendance – Seminar/Examination
5. Other pertinent documents / certification such as photocopy of Official Receipt (OR) and Certificate of Registration (CR).
1. Present the issued TOP (pink copy) together with all other pertinent documents to the Evaluator.
If the apprehension is less than fifteen (15) days, a “Resolution” and/or “Judgment” shall be issued to the driver duly signed by the Evaluator.
But, if it is more than fifteen 15) days, the transaction shall pass through the Hearing Officer and a “Resolution” and/or “Judgment” shall be issued duly signed
by the
Approving Officer.
2. Proceed to the Cashier to pay the corresponding fines and penalties.
3. Proceed to the Law Enforcement Custodial Section/Releasing Officer to redeem the confiscated Driver’s License. Submit the following documents:
Note: If the violation committed was a running/moving violation such as but not limited to Disregarding Traffic Sign (DTS), Reckless, Obstruction, Illegal Parking,
etc., proceed to the Road Safety Training Seminar, Traffic Safety Division / Seminar Room to attend a seminarand the written examination prior to the release of
the confiscated driver’s license.Only those who passed the said examination will be issued a “Certificate of Attendance” which is required in the redemption of
the confiscated driver’s license.
Venue
LTO Central Office (Main Office) – Traffic Adjudication Service (TAS)
LTO National Capital Region (NCR) – Operations Division
Other LTO Regional Offices – Operations Division
Any LTO District Office – if apprehended in other Regions
Procedure
1. Present the issued TOP (pink copy) together with all other pertinent documents to the Evaluator.
2. A “Notice of Hearing” duly signed by the Hearing Officer, shall be issued to the driver/operator indicating the date and time (Schedule) of the “Hearing”.
Procedure
1. Present the issued TOP (pink copy) and the IRMV, together with all other pertinent documents to the Evaluator.
2. A “Resolution” and/or “Judgment” shall be issued to the driver duly signed by the Approving Officer.
3. Proceed to the Cashier to pay the corresponding fines and penalties.
4. Proceed to the Law Enforcement Custodial Section (LECS) / Releasing Officer for approval of the release of impounded motor vehicle and to redeem
other confiscated items. Submit the following documents:
Note: If the violation committed was a running violation such as but not limited to Disregarding Traffic Sign (DTS), Reckless, Obstruction, Illegal Parking, etc.,
proceed to the Road Safety Training Seminar, Traffic Safety Division / Seminar Room to attend a seminarand undergo a written examination prior to the release
of the impounded motor vehicle and confiscated driver’s license/plates.Only those who passed the said examination will be issued a “Certificate of Attendance”
which is required in the release of the driver’s license/mv plates.
h. Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) (if the violation committed has an accessory penalty which is a motor vehicle related)
If the violation committed by the apprehended driver has an accessory penalty which is a motor vehicle related, e.g. violation is no seatbelt installed and
broken windshield, the driver/owner is required to surrender the two (2) motor vehicle plates to the Law Enforcement Plate Releasing Unit (LEPRU)
before the release of the impounded unit because there is a need to correct the defects cited in the IRMV/TOP/Resolution.
Correction of defects (as indicated in the IRMV/TOP/Resolution) shall be done after the apprehended unit was released from the LTO Impounding Area.
Said unit shall be submitted to the Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (MVIC) for inspection where an MVIR shall be issued to the driver / operator. This
shall be presented to the LECS for the release of the motor vehicle plate/s.
Venue
LTO Central Office (Main Office) – Traffic Adjudication Service (TAS)
LTO National Capital Region (NCR) – Operations Division
Other LTO Regional Offices – Operations Division
Any LTO District Office – if apprehended in other Regions