LTO vows relentless drive vs unregistered vehicles

CEBU, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has vowed relentless operations against delinquent motor vehicles to compel the owners of around 24.7 million unregistered vehicles nationwide to register their vehicles.

LTO chief Asst. Secretary Vigor Mendoza recently met with the regional directors to discuss strategies how to strictly implement the “No Registration, No Travel” policy. Mendoza emphasized the need for LTO operatives to be visible on the road.

In a statement, Mendoza said more and more vehicle owners failed to register their vehicles every year and they are getting bolder every time they get away without being apprehended.

“This would be the end of their good days, we will conduct relentless operations against them to send a message that the LTO is serious in this campaign, kasama rin po ang private vehicles dito,” said Mendoza.

The LTO chief said he is expecting the regional directors to come up with strategic measures and strengthen coordination with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to ensure the success of the campaign.

Aside from the Philippine National Police which has been the usual partner of the LTO in the enforcement, Mendoza said coordination with local government units is also important in order to augment the government’s law enforcers through their respective traffic units.

The “No Registration, No Travel” policy is part of the instruction of Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista to ensure the road worthiness of all vehicles as part of the road safety measures.

Earlier, Mendoza warned that delinquent motor vehicles put the drivers and their passengers’ life at risk since these vehicles do not undergo the regular road worthiness check.

Mendoza added that a number of mayors have already signified support to the “No Registration, No Travel” policy. — (FREEMAN)