LTO Fines and Penalties

If you happen to be in the Philippines, or if you are simply Pinoy who is also a motorist, then you should know about the traffic ordinances here. I compiled a list of every traffic violation and the fines you have to pay if ever you got caught by the LTMO. This is taken from the LTO website.

Violations In Connection With Licenses [Top] 1 2 3A 3B 3C 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 T16 Driving without a license Driving with a delinquent, invalid, suspended ineffectual of revoked license Failure to show or surrender license Failure to carry driver's license Failure to sign driver's license Driving while under the influence of liquor or prohibited drugs Allowing an unlicensed/improperly licensed person to drive Fake or counterfeit license Allowing another person to use his/her license Using a motor vehicle in the commission of a crime A student driver operating motor vehicle w/o being accompanied by a licensed driver Unlicensed conductor Expired driver's license 750.00 300.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 2000.00 750.00 1500.00 500.00 1500.00 200.00 300.00 375.00 Violations In Connection With Motor Vehicle Registration [Top] 11 12A 12B 13 14 15 Unregistered/improperly registered/delinquent or invalid registration (Driver & Operator Each Pay P450) Unregistered substitute or replacement engine Unauthorized change of color or configuration Certificate of registration and official receipt not carried Operating/allowing the operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended/revoked certificate of registration Tourist operating a non-Philippine registered vehicle beyond 90 day period 900.00 500.00 50.00 150.00 450.00 1500.00 Violations In Connection With Plates And Stickers [Top] 16A 16B 16C 16D 17 18 19 20 21 21B 72 73 T14 Plates not firmly attached and visible Dirty of uncared for plates Unconspicuously displayed plates No sticker License plate different from body number on for-hire vehicle Removing permanent plates to accomodate commemorative plates Expired commemorative plates/stickers Tampered/marked plate or stickers Illegal transfer of plates, tags, or stickers Illegal transfer and use of plates/tags or stickers in the commission of a crime Illegal use of commemorative plates without proper authority Without conduction stickers No sticker showing the correct year 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 450.00 200.00 200.00 300.00 7500.00 10000.00 5000.00 750.00 150.00 Violations Relative to Motor Vehicle Parts, Accessories, Markings [Top] 22A 22B 22C 22D 22E 22F 22G 22H 22I 22J 22K 22L 23 24 25 26A 26B 36 75 76 77 Motor vehicle with metallic wheels Defective brakes Improper horn or signalling device (exceptionally loud, startling, or disgreeable) Defective horn or signalling device Carrying red lights visible in front of vehicles No or defective headlights No or defective taillights No red rear lights No license plate lights No brake (stop) lights No or defective windshield wipers No or disconnected muffler Dirty and unsightly or dilapidated motor vehicle Failure to paint or improper painting of authorized route (jeepneys) Non-painting of business name or trade name on vehicle used for business trade Unauthorized improvised number plates If plates are made to appear as registered to operate as FOR HIRE Failure to put "NOT FOR HIRE" sign on jeepney/jitney not operated FOR HIRE Unlawful use or attachment of siren/bell/horn/whistle/gadget that produces exceptionally loud or startling sound, including domelights, blinkers, and similar signaling/flashing devices Glaring front or rear body parts and/or sporting dazzling accessories Operation of vehicles with right-hand steering wheel 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 375.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 300.00 600.00 500.00 50000.00 Violations Relative to For-Hire Motor Vehicle Parts, Accessories [Top] 27A 27B 27C 27D 27E 27F 27G 27H 27I 28 29 30 31 32 33 33B 34 35 10B 10C 10C 10C 39 Dirty and unsanitary equipment Defective Equipment (not roadworthy) No handbrakes Defective handbrakes No or defective speedometer Defective or broken windshield No or defective windshield wipers No rear view mirror No interior lights No name or business name and address on vehicle No spare tire Unauthorized bell, siren, or exhaust whistle No red flag or red lights on projecting load No body number on vehicle No Early Warning Device Failure to install EWD 4 meters away to the front and back of stalled vehicle No capacity markings Installation of jalousies, curtains, dim lights, strobelights, or similar lights/tinted, colored or painted windshield or window glass Failure to post signage instructing passengers of public motor vehicles required to wear seat belts to FASTEN SEAT BELTS [Driver-P300.00] [Operator-P300.00] For any infraction to retrofit with/install required seatbelt/anchorage/seat orientation as prescribed (1st offense) (2nd offense) (3rd offense) Out of Line - Operating outside its authorized route 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 375.00 100.00 300.00 150.00 500.00 600.00 1000.00 2000.00 3000.00 500.00 Weights and Load Limits [Top] 37 38 38A 38B 38C 38D T28 Load extended beyond projected width without permit Overloading Operating a vehicle in excess of limits Total weight of cargo carrying device or passenger truck in excess of 100 kilos Allowing load in excess of its carrying capacity [ Conductor-P150 ] [ Driver-P150 ] Baggage or freight carried on top of truck exceeds 20KGs/SQ M and not distributed properly Unsafe load 200.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 300.00 150.00 500.00 Prohibited or Illegal Operation [Top] 40 40 40 41A T02 Colorum operation (1st Offense: Driver-P500, Operator-P1000) Colorum operation (2nd Offense: Driver-P750, Operator-P2000) Colorum operation (3rd Offense: Driver-P1000, Operator-P3000) Colorum operation or private use despite suspended CR Operating truck during truck ban 1500.00 2750.00 4000.00 1000.00 200.00 Breach of Condition of Franchise and Related Violations [Top] 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Employing insolent, discourteous or arrogant drivers or conductors Refusal to convey passengers to proper destination (trip cutting) Refusal to render service to the public [ Driver-P1000 ] [ Operator-P1000 ] No issuance of fare ticket on bus [ Conductor-P375 ] [ Operator-P375 ] Unauthorized commercial or business name, allowing another to use his commercial or business name Undue preference or unjust discrimination [ Driver-P375 ] [ Operator-P375 ] Overcharging/Undercharging [ Driver/Conductor-P500 ] [ Operator/Owner-P500 ] Breach of franchise conditions No franchise/certificate of public conveyance or evidence of franchise in the motor vehicle 400.00 1000.00 2000.00 750.00 375.00 750.00 1000.00 375.00 375.00 Fraud and Falsities [Top] 51 52 53 Fake license, identification card, or permit Fake CR, OR, plates, tags, or stickers, or spurious documents [ Driver-P1000 ] [ Operator-P2000 ] Misrepresenting a copy of a document before Traffic Adjudication Service(TAS) 2000.00 3000.00 1000.00 Parking Violations [Top] 54A1 54A2 54A3 54A4 54A5 54A6 54A7 54A8 Parking within an intersection Parking on a crosswalk Parking within 6 meters of the intersection of curb lines Parking within 4 meters of the driveway entrance to any fire station Parking within 4 meters of a fire hydrant Parking in front of a private driveway Double parking Parking at any place where official signs are posted prohibited parking 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 Other Violations [Top] 68A 68B 68C 68D 68E 68F 68G 68H 68I 68J 68K 68L 68M 68N 68O 68P 68Q 68R 68S 68T 68U 68V 68W 68X 68Y 68Z 10A 10A 10A 54B 54C 54D 54E 54F 55 55 55 56 57 58A 58B 58C 74 74 74 T26 Illegal turn Driving against traffic Illegal overtaking Overtaking at an unsafe distance Cutting an overtaken vehicle Failure to give way to an overtaking vehicle Increasing speed when being overtaken before the overtaking vehicle has completely passed Overtaking when left side is not visible or clear of incoming traffic Overtaking on a crest of a grade Overtaking on a curve Overtaking at a railwaygrade crossing Overtaking in an intersection Overtaking between MEN WORKING or CAUTION signs Overtaking in a NO OVERTAKING zone Failure to yield right of way (same time rule) Failure to yield to the right of way (first at intersection rule) Failure to yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk Failure to come to a complete stop on a through street or railroad crossing Failure to yield to the right of way coming from a private road or driveway Failure to yield to the right of way of an ambulance, police car, or fire dept vehicle Failure to come to a complete stop on a through highway or stop intersection Failure to give proper turn/stop signals Illegal right turn Illegal left turn Failure to stop motor vehicle and apply handbrake when left unattended Obstruction to traffic Failure to wear the prescribed seat belt devices and/or failure to require passengers to wear prescribed seatbelt 1st Offense [ Driver-P250.00 ] [ Operator-P250.00 ] 2nd Offense [ Driver-P500.00 ] [ Operator-P500.00 ] 3rd Offense [ Driver-P1000.00 ] [ Operator-P1000.00 ] Allowing a passenger on top or on the cover of a vehicle Permitting a passenger to ride on the running board, step board, or mudguard of a vehicle Arrogance or discourtesy Disregarding traffic signs No helmet when driving or riding a motorcycle Reckless driving (1st offense) Reckless driving (2nd offense) Reckless driving (3rd offense) Failure to dim headlights Use of slippers or sleeveless shirts when driving a FOR HIRE vehicle Driving or parking in a place not designed for parking or driving (i.e. sidewalks, alleys, etc.) Failure to give way to police, fire department vehicles or ambulances Hitching-permitting any person to hang onto or ride on the outside of a vehicle such as a person on a bicycle/skateboard/roller skates Smoke Belching (1st Offense) Smoke Belching (2nd Offense) Smoke Belching (3rd Offense) Disregarding traffic officer 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 500.00 750.00 1000.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 500.00 750.00 1000.00 150.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 1000.00 3000.00 5000.00 500.00 Taxi Unit Violations [Top] 59 59 59 60 61 62A 62B 62C 62D 62E 62F 63 64 65 65B 66A 66B 66C 67 Fast, tampered, defective, or no operating taximeters (1st offense) [ Driver-P2000.00 ] [ Operator-P2500.00 ] Fast, tampered, defective, or no operating taximeters (2nd offense) [ Driver-P3000.00 ] [ Operator-P2500.00 ] Fast, tampered, defective, or no operating taximeters (3rd offense) [ Driver-P5000.00 ] [ Operator-P2500.00 ] Tampered, broken, joined, reconnected, fake or altered sealing wire [ Driver-P1000.00 ] [ Operator-P1000.00 ] Refusal to render service to the public/convey passenger to destination [ Driver-P1000.00 ] [ Operator-P1000.00 ] Violation of color scheme. Adoption of new color design w/o authority Unregistered or unauthorized trade/business name or its unauthorized use No body number Old meter, transmission seal or triplex seal Loose triplex seal Flagged up taxi meter/Operating on contractual basis No taxi driver's uniform No taximeter [ Driver-P1000.00 ] [ Operator-P1000 ] Installing air-conditioning unit w/o authority Failure to paint AIRCON on taxi unit Failure to provide light on taximeter Failure to provide top light indicating availability Failure to provide clean seat covers Failure of owner/operator to paint his name and address on the unit 4500.00 5500.00 7500.00 2000.00 2000.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 375.00 500.00 100.00 2000.00 750.00 750.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00