1) Republic Acts (R.A.

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a. R.A. 4136. This is the basic law regulating land transportation in the Philippines.
a. R.A.6539. The act which is known as the “Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972” the act preventing and
penalizing carnapping
b. R.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, project and
activities of science agencies to be financed therefrom and for other purposes.
c. R.A 8749 Also known as the Clean Air Act that regulates emission of toxic gases of both gasoline
and diesel engines and bans the use of leaded gas for gasoline engines.
d. R.A. 8750. The Act that provides for the attachment of seat belts for all types of motor vehicles and
imposes penalty for the non-compliance thereof.
e. R.A. 7924. The Act creating the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. Defining its powers
and functions, providing funds therefor and for other purposes.
f. RA 10586: Anti-drunk driving law overview
The law is also known as an Act Penalizing Persons Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Dangerous
Drugs, and Other Similar Substances. It is a law that condemns drunk drivers and gives the law
enforcers the power to fine and imprison drugged and/or drunk driver.
g. RA 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act is a new law that prohibits motorists from using
communication devices and other electronic entertainment and computing. gadgets while vehicles are
in motion or temporarily stopped on a traffic light or an intersection.
h. RA 10054, known as the Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009, is the primary law that mandates all
motorcycle riders to wear helmet
i. RA 10930, meanwhile, extends the validity of the driver's license from 3 years to 5 years, reckoned
from the birthdate of the licensee. The extension does not apply to student permits.

2) Presidential Decrees (P.D.s)

a. P.D. No. 96. Regulating the use of sirens bells, horns. Etc. by prohibiting the attachment of any siren,
horn bell, etc. on motor vehicle which produce unusual or startling sounds as well as blinkers and other
similar devices unless the vehicles belong to the AFP, NBI, LTO, PNP, BJMP, Hospitals and Fire
Department and are specifically intended for use in. emergencies.

c. P.D. No. 207. Declaring as part of the laws of the Philippines the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic,
Signs and signals.

f. P.D. No. 1181. Providing for the abatement of air pollution from motor vehicles and for other
purposes.

h. P.D. No. 98. Regulating the issuance of license plate of all motor vehicles.

j. P.D. No. 1729. Authorizing the Bureau of Land Transportation to disposed of impounded motor
vehicles unclaimed by owners for a certain period of time

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

E.O 202. Creating the land Transportation franchising and Regulatory Board. (LTFBR).
Motor Vehicle - shall mean any vehicle propelled by any power than muscular power using the public
highways. But excepting road rollers, trolley cars, streets sweepers. Sprinkles, Lawn mowers, Bulldozers,
graders, fork-lifts, amphibian trucks and cranes if not used in public highways vehicles which run only on
rails or tracks, and tractors, trailers and traction engines of all kinds used exclusively for agricultural
purposes.

Passenger Automobiles. Shall mean all pneumatic tire vehicles of types similar to those usually known
under the following terms: touring car, command car, speedster, sports car, roadster, jeep, cycle car
(except motor wheel and similar small outfits which are classified with motorcycles), coupe, landaulet,
closed car, limousine, cabriolet and sedan.
Articulated Vehicle. Shall mean any motor vehicle with a trailer having no front axle and so attached that
part of the trailer rests upon the motor vehicle and a substantial part of the weight of the trailer and of its
load is borne by the motor vehicle. Such trailer shall be called as “semi-trailer”.

Driver. Shall mean every or any licensed operator of a motor vehicle.

Professional Driver. Every and any driver hired for driving or operating a motor vehicle, whether for private
use or for hire to the public.
Any driver, driving his own motor vehicle for hire is a professional driver.

Owner. The actual legal owner of a motor vehicle, in whose name such vehicle is duly registered with the
LTO.

Dealer. Every person, association, partnership or corporation making, manufacturing constructing

assembling, remodeling or setting up motor vehicles: and every such entity acting as agent for the sale of
one or more makes, styles, or kinds of motor vehicles, dealing in motor vehicles, keeping the same in stock
or selling same or handling with a view to trading same.

Garage. Any building in which two or more motor vehicles, either with or without drivers, are kept ready for
hire to the public. But shall not include street stands public services stations or other public places
designated by proper authority as parking spaces for motor vehicles for hire while awaiting or soliciting
business.

Gross Weight. The measured weight of a motor vehicle plus the maximum allowable carrying capacity in
merchandise freight and/or passengers as determined by the Commissioner of the LTO.

Highways. Every public thoroughfare, Public Boulevard, driveway, avenue, park, alley and callejon. But
shall not include roadway upon grounds owned by private persons, Colleges, Universities, or other similar
institutions.

Parking or Parked. Shall mean that a motor vehicle is parked or parking if it has been brought to a stop on
the shoulder or proper edge of a highway. And remains inactive in that place or close thereto for an
appreciable period of time.

Tourist. Foreigners who travel in from place to place for pleasure or culture.

Enumeration

Provisions of R.A 4136 in which Every Traffic Law Enforcer should know:

1. Duly to Procure License.

2. Confiscation of Driver’s License.

3. Exceeding Registered Capacity (Overloading) Passengers.

4 Cargo Carrying Devices.

5 Riding on Running Board.

6. Riding on Top of the Motor Vehicle.

7. Required Motor Vehicle Accessories.

8. Hitching on to a vehicle.

9. Driving while under the influence of liquor or other prohibited drugs.

10. Obstruction of Traffic.

TYPES OF DRIVER’S LICENSE

1. INTERNATIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE
 2. MILITARY DRIVER’S LICENSE
3. PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE
4. NON- PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE

Drivers are prohibited to park in any of the following places:

 At an intersection
 On pedestrian crosswalks
 Within five meters of an intersection
 Within four meters of a driveway entrance and fire stations, clinics, and other similar
establishments
 Within four meters of a fire hydrant
 In front of a private driveway
 On the roadway side of any legally parked vehicle
 At any place where no parking signs have been installed