A TOTAL of 18,934 unregistered motor vehicles were apprehended as the Land Transportation Office (LTO), under the guidance of Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, continues to intensify the campaign to force errant motorists to have their expired registration renewed in line with the instruction of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. to ensure road safety.
LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said most of those apprehended in the monthlong operation for the month of May were motorcycles and tricycles with 12,206 and 3,105, respectively.
“Our campaign will remain aggressive until such time that we compel these motor vehicles to comply with their obligation to have their motor vehicles registered because it is through registration that motor vehicles are checked for road worthiness,” said Asec Mendoza.
At least 1,800 vans and over 1,000 private vehicles were also apprehended while the rest include passenger jeepney, buses and trucks.
Based on the LTO data, LTO-Region 4A led the enforcement with 9,906 apprehensions followed by LTO Region 4B and LTO-Region 2.
The LTO has been implementing the campaign against unregistered motor vehicles in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other law enforcement agencies.
Asec Mendoza urged motor vehicle owners to register their cars to avoid hefty fines, adding that driving an unregistered motor vehicle has a P10,000 fine.
“This is not only part of your obligation as motor vehicle owners, it is part of your responsibility not only for your safety but also of your family,” said Asec Mendoza.
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