Penalties for late vehicle registrations, DL renewal waived in calamity-stricken areas

MANILA: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has lifted the fines for late registration of vehicles and renewal of driver’s license in calamity-stricken areas.

Such an initiative was made after the country experienced successive weather disturbances in the past days.

In a memorandum signed by acting Assistant Secretary Atty. Greg Pua Jr., the waived fines cover those the weekly surcharge for late motor vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal from July 21-25.

“Validity of the vehicle registration and driver’s license within that period (July 21-25) are likewise extended to August, 8, 2025,” the memorandum stated.

Further, Pua noted that the supposed penalty for vehicles purchased on the aforementioned dates this year that were not registered within the prescribed timeline will also be waived. According to him, the counting days on the Sales Invoice for vehicles bought under the same period will all start on August 8 to avoid the penalty for late registration of new motor vehicles.

Aside from that, the 15-day period for settling traffic apprehension cases dated July 21-25 will also be extended.

“Hence, the last day of the settlement of fines on said apprehensions without penalty shall be on August 8, 2025,” the signed communication read.

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