TAFFIC LAWS,

RULES AND
REGULATION

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT

INVESTIGATION WITH DRIVING (CDI-4)
The standards of regulating movements on roads, streets and
highways are found in traffic laws, rules and regulations.

In the Philippines, the mass of traffic laws, rules and regulations

have their source in laws, Presidential Decrees (P.D.s), Executive
Orders (E.O.s), Letters of Instructions (L.O.Is), Administrative
Orders and Implementing Memoranda and other Special Laws
relative to traffic operation and traffic law enforcement. As a
traffic law enforcer, it is essential that you should be familiar with
these rules and regulations. In addition, traffic signs, pavement
markings, and other control devices are traffic law themselves.
Violations of such constitute misdemeanor or infraction of law.
 A. Sources. The following are the basis for the traffic
regulations and prohibitions in the country:

1. Republic Acts (R.A.s)

A. R.A. 4136 dated June 20, 1964. This is the basic law regulating land transportation in the
Philippines. It has repealed Act No. 3992 (The Revised Motor Vehicle Law). Further, as
amended by R.A. Nos. 5715, 6374, PD Nos. 382, 843, 896, 1057, 1934, 1950, 1958, BP Blg.
43, 74 and 398.

B. R.A. 6539. The Act which is known as the "Anti- Carnapping Act of 1972", the act
preventing and penalizing carnapping.

C. 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, projects and activities of science agencies to be financed therefrom and for
other purposes.
D. R.A. 8749

Also known as the "Clean

Air Act" which regulates
emission of toxic gases of
both gasoline and diesel
engines and bans the use
of leaded gas for gasoline
engines.
E. R.A. 8750.

It provides for the

attachment of seat
belts for all types of
motor vehicles and
imposes penalty for
the non-compliance
thereof.
 F. R.A. 7924.The Act creating the Metropolitan Manila
Development Authority, defining its powers and functions,
providing funds therefor and for other purposes.

G. R.A 8794 and It's IRR.

An act imposing a motor

vehicle user's charge on of all
types of motor vehicles and
for other purposes. It also
imposes penalties on
overloaded motor vehicles.
H. R.A. 10054.

An act mandating all

motorcycle riders to wear
standard protective
motorcycle helmets while
driving and providing
penalties therefor. It is also
known as the "Motorcycle
Helmet Act of 2009".
I. R.A. 10586 An Act that penalizes persons driving under the influence of alcohol,
dangerous drugs, and similar substances, and for other purposes. It also repealed the
mandatory drug testing of driver's license applicants. This Act is known as the "Anti-
Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013".

J. j. 10666. The law providing the safety of children riding on motorcycles particularly
boarding two-wheeled vehicles running faster than 60 kph on public roads. It is also
known as the "Children's Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015".

K. k. R.A. 10913. An act defining and penalizing distracted driving. This Act is known as the
"Anti-Distracted Driving Act of 2016".

L. L. R.A. 10916. An Act requiring the mandatory installation of speed limiter in public
utility and certain types of motor vehicles. This law is known as the "Road Speed Limiter
Act of 2016".

M. m. R.A. 10930. An act rationalizing and strengthening the policy regarding driver's
license by extending the validity period of drivers' licenses, and penalizing acts in
violation of its issuance and application amending for those purposes section 23 of
Republic Act No. 4136, as amended by Batas Pambansa Blg. 398 and Executive Order No.
1011, otherwise known as the land transportation and traffic code.
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
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.
b. P.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.
c. P.D. No. 207. Declaring as part of the laws of the Philippines
the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Signs and Signals.

d. P.D. No. 612. Requiring compulsory insurance for all types

of motor vehicles against third party liability as an additional
pre-requisite for registration by the LTO.

e. P.D. 1686. Imposing a tax on every motor vehicle equipped

with air conditioner.

f. P.D. 1181. Providing for the abatement of air pollution from

motor vehicles and for other purposes.
g. P.D. 1605. Granting the Metropolitan Manila
Commission certain powers related to traffic
management and control in Metropolitan Manila
providing penalties, and for other purposes.

h. P.D. 98. Regulating the issuance of license

plates all motor vehicles.

i. P.D. 109. Modifying P.D. 98.

J. P.D. 1729. Authorizing the Bureau of Land Transportation to
dispose of impounded motor vehicles unclaimed by owners
for a certain period of time. Declaring the syndicated.
k. P.D. 1730. printing. manufacture,
distribution, possession or use of fake
official Bureau of Land Transportation
forms, documents, plate and stickers as
offenses involving economic sabotage.
3. Letters of Instruction (L.O.I.s)

a. LO.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 municipal streets throughout the
country.
b. LO.I. No. 112. Prohibiting freight and cargo trucks
from using roads, highways and bridges whose load
capacities are in excess of specific allowable limits.
c. LO.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.

d. L.O.I. 716. Every motor vehicle to equip at least a pair of early warning device.
e. L.O.I. 551. Directing the law enforcement
agencies to implement the Pollution Control
Program.

f. L.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.
g. L.O.I. 1009. All owners of private motor vehicles who
desire to stop operating or using their number plates
and registration certificates to surrender to BLT.

h. L.O.I. 1071. Owners and/or operators of motor

vehicles are authorized to pay the annual premiums for
the insurance of their motor annual premiums for the
insurance of their motor vehicles on quarterly basis.
4. Department Orders (D.O.s)

a. DOTC D.O. 88-305. Rules of pleadings, practice

and procedure for appeals on franchising, fare
rates charges and other related matters pertinent
to Land Transportation Public Utilities.
B. D.O. 93-693.

Revised Schedule of
Administrative Fees and charges
of the Land Transportation
Office.
5. Administrative and Special Orders

A. Administrative Order No. VIII, S-1968, LTC. Requiring the towing

and impounding of stalled motor vehicles on public highways and
the imposition of corresponding fees.
B. Administrative Order No. 1, S-1973, LTC.
Prescribing guidelines and procedures in the
implementation of PD No. 96.
IMPLEMENTATION OF PD No. 96

"DECLARING UNLAWFUL THE USE OR ATTACHMENT OF SIRENS, BELLS, HORNS,

WHISTLES OR SIMILAR GADGETS THAT EMIT EXCEPTIONALLY LOUD OR
STARTLING SOUNDS, INCLUDING DOMELIGHTS AND OTHER SIGNALLING OR
FLASHING DEVICES ON MOTOR VEHICLES AND PROVIDING CERTAIN
EXCEPTIONS THEREFOR".
C. Special Order No. 101-IRM, LTC. Enumerating and
identifying various city streets where parking is
prohibited.
6. Memorandum Circulars

A. a. LTC Memorandum to All Patrol Officers, Deputies

and Agents dtd 09 1975. Directing that motor
vehicles whose loads are rice, cereals, fertilizers
and other prime commodities are not to be
apprehended and stopped on roads and highways
except only in cases of serious violations.
a. F
B. LTC Memorandum Circular No. 33, dated 12
September 1972. Providing guidelines in the
apprehension of illegally parked motor vehicles.

C. LTC Circular No. 15, dated 19 January 1972. and

laying instructions in the of Special
Commemorative Motor Vehicle Plates.
D. d. M.C. 94-199. Aide-memoir regarding retention ang register
motorized tricycles under RA 4136, and guidelines to implement
devolution of LTFRB's Franchising Authority over TC's per R.A.
7160 issued by authority by LTO to DOTC.
E. M.C. 94-188. Issuance of driver's license to disable persons:

F. M.C. 92-146. Re-implementation stellation 229 mended by LOI

479 directing the installation of early warning devices of motor
vehicles.
G. M.C. 94-192. Diesel smoke emission test for motor
vehicles.
H. 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.

I. M.C. 93-011. Enjoining all public utility operators to use garage

instead of public places or side streets in parking their vehicles.
J. M.C. 94-002. Sanctions on operators arising from the
violations of their drivers.

K. M.C. 94-209. Clarificatory guidelines for the

registration/operation of new private vehicles particularly
in the use of conduction sticker.
7. Executive Orders (E.O.s)

a. E.O. 125. Reorganizing the DOTC, defining its

powers and functions and for other purposes.

b. b. 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.
8. Other Special Laws, Statutes, etc.

A. 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.

"Sec. 1, Par. 2. In the case of the parking place of any of the

above institutions, buildings, oг establishments, or public
utilities, the owner or operator shall reserve sufficient and
suitable space for the use of disabled persons."
Sec. 2. In case of public conveyance, devices such as the
prominent display of posters, stickers shall be used to
generate public awareness of the rights of the disabled and
posters understanding of their special needs. Discriminating
against disabled persons in the carriage or transportation of
passengers is hereby declared unlawful.”

b. Memorandum Unnumbered Dated July 13, 1992. Early

Warning Device (EWD) not a requirement for registration.

c. SC Bars Lawmen from Removing Car Plates (187 SCRA

432).
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SEVILLA, CLODUALDO
TABOY, JESSECA
TEQUIL, RADGEN
TORRENTE, PORFERIO III
(BS CRIM – E2021)

BILLY GABAYNO
(PROFESSOR)