Mandatory Implementation of LTO’s ‘No Registration, No Travel’ Policy

By motoph admin on November 21, 2023

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At least 41 motorcycle riders were apprehended as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) commenced the rigorous enforcement of the “No Registration, No Travel” policy on Monday, November 20.

All individuals apprehended hailed from Metro Manila, which records the highest number of delinquent motor vehicles. However, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II asserted that these proactive measures would extend nationwide.

Mendoza highlighted the prevalence of unregistered motorcycles, noting that many have been off the registry for up to five years. He emphasized the commitment to taking action and compelling owners to register their vehicles, affirming, “We will not tolerate this, and our fellow citizens can expect us to take actions to force the owners to register.”

As part of the intensified operations, Mendoza directed LTO Regional Directors to collaborate with the Police Regional Offices of the Philippine National Police and traffic enforcement units of local government units (LGUs) to address the issue of unregistered motorcycles.

The records indicate approximately 24.7 million delinquent vehicles, primarily motorcycles, whose owners have either failed or deliberately refused to register their motor vehicles.

The LTO-Law Enforcement Section (LES) initiated the deployment of enforcers in areas commonly frequented by motorcycles, such as Katipunan Avenue and Aurora Boulevard. Enforcers issued citation tickets to all apprehended drivers, and motorcycles without registration were impounded, in accordance with Chief Mendoza’s directive.

Mendoza emphasized that the campaign to register all delinquent motor vehicles aligns with the directive of Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista. The goal is to ensure that all motor vehicles traveling on the roads undergo road-worthiness inspections, a prerequisite for registration.

“The operation we conducted in Metro Manila should serve as a warning to all delinquent motor vehicle owners to register them at the soonest possible time. Do not wait until you get caught because more serious problems will confront you,” warned Mendoza.