Manila Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) warned agents of car and motorcycle dealers as they fail to release
license plates and Official Receipt/Certificate of Registration (OR/CR) on time.
According to LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II the agency started to initiate measures against errant motorvehicle agents and car and motorcycle dealerships that continue to defy the LTO’s guideline to release license plates and OR/CR on time.
“We already have an initial list of the agents and their dealerships that were recommended for sanctions, including fines and suspension of accreditation,” said Asec Mendoza.
The agency is determined to hold accountable any of them who failed to comply with such mandate following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to address the backlogs on license plates and other important agency documents.
Some of the possible faces of the dealers and agents stated in the memorandum from Malacañang is the termination of the dealership that will fail to comply with the memorandum.
Based on LTO data, 28 agents of various motorcycle and car dealers have been identified as they recieved their penalties.
The penalties range from P20,000 to P500,000 and one month to six months suspension of accreditation.
“Let this serve as a strong message to all agents and dealerships to do their part, their obligation to their clients. Part of your job is to make sure you comply with LTO regulation regarding license plate release and OR/CR on time,” Mendoza said.
The secretary encouraged all those who have new motorcycles and vehicles to report to their office anyone who cannot comply with their mandate.