The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will launch a more intensified campaign against unregistered and dangerous vehicles on the road. According to LTO Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II, this is in accordance with the order of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and supported by DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon for safer roads.
The LTO issued a memorandum on June 16 containing the guidelines for the operation. They target to start the nationwide crackdown in August 2025. Mendoza warned: those who do not comply may undergo a stricter process of registration and vehicle repair before being allowed on the road again.
According to the law, vehicles with expired registrations can be confiscated and fined ₱10,000, and must first undergo a roadworthiness inspection before being returned. Those with broken windshields, bald tires, protruding parts, or excessive smoke will be considered unsafe to use and will not be allowed to travel.
Mendoza added that there were fatal accidents in the past caused by defective vehicle parts. Therefore, the LTO's goal is to reduce road crashes in the country by 35% by 2028.
According to WHO data, approximately 1.3 million people die every year in road accidents, and in the Philippines, up to 32 people die every day. Therefore, the LTO appeals to motorists: make sure your vehicle is safe and registered for the safety of yourself and your family.
