TRAFFIC

ENFORCEMENT
UNIT
THREE MAJOR FUNCTIONS OF
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT
• Enforce all traffic laws and ordinances within the City

• Maintain the orderly movement of all vehicles and

safeguard the safety of pedestrians in all thoroughfares
of the City.

• Conduct immediate traffic investigation of all vehicular

accidents within the AOR of the City Police Office.
TRAFFIC REGULATION

Defined as the rules and regulations which guide

the behavior or action of road users, in order to
prevent accidents and enhance the free flow of
traffic. Road users include vehicle drivers, cyclists,
pedestrians, etc.
Source: Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018. World Health Organization;
DISTRIBUTION OF ROAD ACCIDENTS INVOLVING VEHICLES IN METRO MANILA IN
THE PHILIPPINES IN 2021, BY VEHICLE TYPE

Source: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276528/philippines-road-accidents-share-metro-manila-by-vehicle-type/
TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES THAT PINOY DRIVERS
COMMONLY BREAK

Driving while using a mobile phone Passengers not wearing their Running a red
seatbelts light

Driving under theinfluence of liquor Driving without a license

or illegal substance
RA 4136
Land Transportation and
Traffic Code
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
RA 4136 required all motor vehicles to be registered in a national
registry.

It also set the registration requirements and fees for every car owner.
Aside from that, this law also required drivers to apply for a
professional and non-professional license.

RA 4136 also set the penalty fees for failing to comply with the
commission's registration and licensing requirements.
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
-passengers, freight or cargo load of a motor
vehicle should not be more than its
registered capacity.
-conductors of public utility trucks or buses
are held liable for the overloading of vehicles.
-all passeners automobiles for hire are
required to have registered passengers
capacity.
Exceeding Registered Capacity (Overloading)
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
Cargo Carrying Devices
Construction of devices for carrying device is
allowed-subject to the approval of the
Commissioner.
Net weight of device-must not exceed 100
kilos.
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
Required Motor Vehicle Accessories
1. Tires
2. Brake
3. Horns
4. Headlight
5. Tail Light
6. Stop Light
7. Windshield Wipers
8. Mufflers
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
Hitching on to a Vehicle
a. Hanging on to or riding on the outside
b. Holding on to any motor vehicle whether
on foot or otherwise.
c. Driver allowing any person to hang on to or
ride outside of or at the rear end of the
vehicle.
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
Hitching on to a Vehicle
a. Hanging on to or riding on the outside
b. Holding on to any motor vehicle whether
on foot or otherwise.
c. Driver allowing any person to hang on to or
ride outside of or at the rear end of the
vehicle.
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
RA 4136 also set the penalties for the following traffic violations:
• Overtaking and passing a vehicle
• Right of way and signaling
• Turning at intersections
• Reckless driving
• Right of way for police and other emergency
vehicles
• Tampering with vehicles
• Hitching to a vehicle
• Driving or parking on sidewalk
• Obstruction of traffic
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
Schedule of Registration
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
Professional Driver’s License.
This licensed is issued to a driver hired or paid for driving or operating a motor vehicle
whether private use or for hire to the public. Any person driving his own motor vehicle for
hire is a professional driver.
The change of status from non-professional driver’s license does not require the holder to
submit to other test or examinations. The distinctive features of the holder of professional
driver’s license are the privilege to make driving a means of livelihood.

Restriction - the type of category of authorized to drive is indicated on the face of the
license.
Validity- The license is valid for 3 birth years of succeeding year and automatically expires
if not renewed on due date.
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
Non-professional Driver’s License.

This kind of license is issued owned of privately-owned motor vehicles or those not for hire or paid for
driving.

There are two kinds of applicants for no-professional driver’s license: holder of student permit for 4-5
months and, the applicant for the renewal of the expired non-professional driver’s license.
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
Non-professional Driver’s License.

This kind of license is issued owned of privately-owned motor vehicles or those not for hire or paid for
driving.

There are two kinds of applicants for no-professional driver’s license: holder of student permit for 4-5
months and, the applicant for the renewal of the expired non-professional driver’s license.
RA 4136
SALIENT FEATURES
Student Driver’s License.
This kind of document is issued to persons who desire to learn how to drive. A student driver cannot operate a vehicle
unless accompanied by an instructor who may either be a licensed professional or non-professional driver.

The submission by the applicant of the birth certificate, 3- copies of ID picture, payment receipt for the corresponding fees
and having met the entire basic requirements for the issuance or student permit. It is at this stage, where novice drivers learn
the rudiments of driving, the essential components of motor skill and control of vehicles. Under existing provision of law,
the validity of a student permit is one

(1)year, but after four (4) months and the holder’s competency is proven beyond question. He is eligible to apply non-
professional driver’s license.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Presidential Decrees (P.D.s),
Executive Orders (E.O.s),
Letters of Instructions (L.O.Is),
Administrative Orders and Implementing Memoranda
other Special Laws relative to traffic operation and traffic law enforcement.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS

Local Ordinance: Ordinance No. 37 Series of 2018 "An Ordinance enacting the Comprehensive
Land Transport and Traffic Code of the City of General Santos"
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Republic Acts:

žR.A 4136. This is the basic law regulating land transportation in the Philippines. It has repealed
Act no. 3992. Further, as amended by R.A Nos. 5715, 6374, PD Nos. 382, 843, 896, 1057,
1934,1950, 1958, BP Blg. 43, 74
and 398.
žR.A 6539. The act which is known as the “Anti Carnapping Act of 1972”, the act preventing and
penalizing carnapping.
žR.A 5448. Act imposing a tax on privately owned passenger automobiles, motorcycles and
scooters, and a science stamp tax, to constitute a special science fund defining the programs,
projects and activities of science agencies to be financed there from and for other purposes.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Republic Acts:

R.A 8749. Also known as the “Clean Air act” which regulates emission of toxic gases of both
gasoline anddiesel engines and bans the use of leaded gas forgasoline engines.
žR.A 8750. It provides for the attachment of seat belts for all types of motor vehicles and imposes
penalty for the non-compliance thereof.
ž
žR.A 7924. The Act creating the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, defining its powers
and functions, providing funds therefor and for other purposes.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Republic Acts:

R.A 8749. Also known as the “Clean Air act” which regulates emission of toxic gases of both
gasoline anddiesel engines and bans the use of leaded gas forgasoline engines.
žR.A 8750. It provides for the attachment of seat belts for all types of motor vehicles and imposes
penalty for the non-compliance thereof.
ž
žR.A 7924. The Act creating the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, defining its powers
and functions, providing funds therefor and for other purposes.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Presidential Decrees (P.D.s)
žP.D No. 96. Regulating the use of sirens, bells, horns, etc.,, by prohibiting the attachment of any
siren, horn bell, etc. on motor vehicles which produce unusual or startling sounds as well as
blinkers and other similar devices unless the vehicle belongs to the AFP, NBI, LTO, PNP, BJMP,
hospitals and Fire Departments and are specifically intended for use in emergencies.
žP.D No. 101. Expediting the methods of prescribing, redefining or modifying the lines and modes
of operations of public utility motor vehicles in the Philippines.
žP.D No. 207. Declaring as part of the laws of the Philippines the Vienna Convention on Road
Traffic, Signs and Signals.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Presidential Decrees (P.D.s)
ž P.D No.612. Requiring compulsory insurance for all types of vehicles against third party liability as an
additional pre-requisite for registration by the LTO.
ž P.D 1686. Imposing a tax on every motor vehicle equipped with air conditioner.
žP.D 1181. Providing for the abatement of airpollution from motor vehicles and for other purposes.
žP.D 1605. Granting the Metropolitan Manila Commission certain powers related to traffic management and
control in Metropolitan Manila providing penalties, and for other purposes.
žP.D 98. Regulating the insurance of license plates of all motor vehicles.
žP.D 109. Modifying P.D 98.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Presidential Decrees (P.D.s)
žP.D 1729. Authorizing the Bureau of Land Transportation to dispose of impounded motor vehicles
unclaimed by owners for a certain period of time.
žP.D 1730. Declaring the syndicated printing, manufacture, distribution, possession or use of fake
official Bureau of Land Transportation forms, documents, plates and stickers as offenses involving
economic sabotage.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Letters of Instructions (LOIs)
žL.O.I No. 43. Providing for the removal of all impediments on roads, streets and highways such as
constructions, stalled or parked vehicles and other movable property that obstruct free passage. This
LOI abrogated city or municipal ordinances governing the disposition of traffic on city and
municipals streets throughout the country.
žL.O.I No. 112. Prohibiting freight and cargo trucks from using roads, highways and bridges whose
load capacities are in excess of specific allowable limits.
žL.O.I No. 229. Requiring all motor vehicle owners, users, or drivers to have in their possession at
all times while driving at least one (1) pair of early warning device (EWD) for use when the vehicle
is disabled on roads, streets and highways or other emergencies compelling the vehicle to be on stop
position.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Letters of Instructions (LOIs)
ž L.O.I No. 716. Every motor vehicle to equip at least apair of early warning device.
žL.O.I. 551. Directing the law enforcement agencies to implement the pollution Control Program.
žL.O.I 853. Calling for the National Tripartite Conference to consider the establishment of viable
labor-management relations based upon the “boundary” system in land transportation.
žL.O.I 1009. All owners of private motor vehicles who desire to stop operating or using their
numbers plates and registration certificates to surrender to BLT.
žL.O.I 1071. Owners and/or operators of motor vehicles are authorized to pay the annual premiums
for the insurance of their motors vehicles on quarterly basis.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Departments Orders (DOs)

žDOTC D.O.88-305. Rules of pleadings, practice and procedure for

appeals onfranchising, fare rates charges and other related matters
pertinent to land Transportation Public Utilities.
žD.O. 93-693. Revised Schedule of Administrative Fees and charges of
the Land Transportation Office.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Administrative and Special Orders
žAdministrative Order No. VIII, S-1968, LTC. Requiring the towing and
impounding of stalled motor vehicles on public highways and the
imposition of corresponding fees thereof.
žAdministrative Order No. 1, S-1973, LTC. Prescribing guidelines and
procedure in implementation of PD No. 96.
žAdministrative Order No. 1, S-1975, LTC. Laying down the specific rules
and action in the imposition of uniform fines and penalties for violations
of the provision of R.A.4136.
žSpecial Order No. 101-IRM, LTC. Enumerating and identifying various
city streets where parking is prohibited.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Memorandum Circular

› LTC Memorandum to All Patrol Officers. Deputies and Agents – dtd 09 august 1975. Directing that motor
vehicles whose loads are rice, cereals, fertilizers and other prime commodities are not to be apprehended
and stop on roads and highways except only in cases of serious violations.
› LTC Memorandum Circular No. 33. Dated 12 September 1972. Providing guidelines in the apprehension of
illegally parked motor vehicles.
› LTC Circular No. 15, dated 19 January 1972. Regulating and laying instructions in the use of Special
Commemorative Motor Vehicle Plates.
› M.C 94-199. Aide-memoir regarding retention and authority by LTO to regular motorized tricycles under
R.A 4136, and guidelines to implement devolution of LTFRB’s Franchising Authority over TC’s per R.A 7160
issued by DOTC.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Memorandum Circular

› M.C 94-188. Issuance of driver’s license to disabled persons.

› M.C. 92-146. Re-implementation of LOI 229, as amended by LOI 479 directing the installation of early
warning devices of motor vehicles.
› M.C. 94-192. Diesel smoke emission test for motor vehicles.
› M.C. 90-020. Directing all public land transportation service operators and drivers to display in any
conspicuous place of their vehicles the authorized fare matrix for the specific route granted them to avoid
conflict.
› M.C. 93-011. Enjoining all public utility operators to use garage instead of public places or side streets in
parking their vehicles.
› M.C 94-002. Sanctions on operators arising from the violations of their drivers.
› M.C. 94-209. Clarificatory guidelines for the registration/operation of new private vehicles particularly in
the use of conduction sticker.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Executive Orders

› E.O 125. Reorganizing the DOTC, defining its powers and functions and for other purposes.

› E.O.266. Providing for two service units in the office of the Asst. Sec. for land Transportation in the DOTC
(Law Enforcement Service-LES and Traffic Adjudication Service-TAS), defining the powers and functions
thereof and for other purposes.
› E.O. 202. Creating the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

› E.O. 248. Empowering the Land Transportation Commission to control and supervise the operations of
motor vehicle driving schools.
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Other Special Laws

› Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 (B.P. 344). Act to enhance the mobility of disabled
persons by requiring certain buildings, institutions, establishments and public
utilities to install facilities and other devices.
›Memorandum Unnumbered Dated July 13, 1992. Early Warning Device (EWD)
not a requirement for registration.
› SC BarsLawmen from Removing Car Plates (187 SCRA 432).
SOURCES OF TRAFFIC RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Other Special Laws

› Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 (B.P. 344). Act to enhance the mobility of disabled
persons by requiring certain buildings, institutions, establishments and public
utilities to install facilities and other devices.
›Memorandum Unnumbered Dated July 13, 1992. Early Warning Device (EWD)
not a requirement for registration.
› SC BarsLawmen from Removing Car Plates (187 SCRA 432).