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LTO XI: HELMET LAW COVERS EVERYONE INCLUDING LAW ENFORCERS
Friday 18th of January 2013
DAVAO CITY, Jan 18 (PIA)- The Land Transportation Office XI (LTO-XI) warned traffic cops and traffic enforcers of local government units that they are not exempted from the use of prescribed and standard helmets as provided by law.
Macario Gonzaga, assistant regional director of the LTO XI said traffic enforcers are supposed to be the models in the compliance of the Helmet law so that motorists will conform to the regulation.
He said the LTO will also conduct random inspections even helmets of traffic policemen and members of the Traffic Management Center.
“The Helmet Law does not exempt anyone from compliance. Road safety is a concern ...
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16May2012CEBU CITY, May 16 (PIA) -- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will finally implement the Helmet Law, or Republic Act No. 10054, An Act Mandating All Motorcycle Riders To Wear Standard Protective Motorcycle Helmets While Driving and Providing Penalties Therefore, on July 30. LTO-7 regional director Raul Aguilos said that the operators, drivers of motorcycles, and back riders should be prepared for the monitoring and road inspection regarding helmet use. The standard helmets are determined t...
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16May2011CEBU CITY, May 16 (PIA) – Drivers found guilty of using illegal drugs face revocation of their license and an administrative fine of P15,000, on top of undergoing a six-month rehabilitation program before one can be allowed to drive again. This is the stern warning issued by Land Transportation Office (LTO) -7 Regional Director Raul Aguilos against public transport drivers using illegal drugs to keep them alert while on the road. “Drivers should always bear in...
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05Apr2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Apr 5 (PIA) – A total revenue of Php396.35 million was collected by the Land Transportation Office (LTO), region 10, last year, higher by 10.35% compared to Php359.17 million in 2009. Data at LTO-10 also show an increase in the number of licenses/transactions handled, from 197,722 to 213,938 or 8.20% and licenses/permits issued, from 139,596 to 152,294 or 9.10%. Registration transactions handled also increased from 234,007 to 261,866 or 11.9...
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28Jan2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan 28 (PIA 9) – Land Transportation Office (LTO) here gets a “nod” from the public as it reported it surpassed its target revenue collection for 2010. LTO regional director Aminola P. Abaton said target collection for last year was set at P240 million but the transportation office was able to collect P272, 891,161.45 a figure that is P32,891,161.45 higher than the goal. It can be recalled that the office was able to get a revenue collection of P232 mil...
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04Feb2010Cagayan de Oro City (4 February) -- A total revenue of P359.17 million was collected by the Land Transportation Office (LTO), region 10, last year, higher by17.46 percent over that of Php305.79 million in 2008. Regional Director Porcawa B. Dia of LTO-X said their office has handled a total of 234,007 registration cases in 2009 or 8.54 percent higher compared to 215,588 cases in the previous year. He also said a total of 179,551 motor vehicles (MV) were registered in the region, in 2...
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