LTO Distributes 125 Motorcycle Plates in Leganes

By Gerome Dalipe IV

The Land Transportation Office Region 6, in partnership with the local government of Leganes, distributed 125 motorcycle plates to members of the Tricycle Owners and Drivers Association.

The initiative aims to address the long-standing backlog of motorcycle plates in the region.

LTO Region 6 Director Atty. Gaudioso P. Geduspan II and Assistant Regional Director Jeck D. Conlu led the distribution, underscoring the agency’s commitment to clearing the decade-old backlog.

“Finally, after more than 10 years, the problem of pending plates is now being resolved,” Geduspan said.

“In the next few months, we will be distributing 11.8 million plates nationwide. We prioritize TODA because we know you need this for your livelihood.”

Leganes Mayor Vicente “JunJun” Jaen II, Second District Rep. Michael Gorriceta and his wife, Dr. Kathryn Joyce Fermin Gorriceta, joined the distribution, along with several local officials.

Geduspan reminded tricycle drivers to ensure they have the correct restriction code on their driver’s licenses to avoid penalties.

Driving without a proper restriction code can result in a one-year license suspension and fines exceeding PHP12,000.

“If you are driving a tricycle, you must have an additional restriction code A1,” he said.

“This permits you to operate a tricycle.”

Geduspan also emphasized road safety, citing that road crashes have caused about 12,000 deaths nationwide.

In Western Visayas, more than 500 fatalities and over 3,000 injuries have been recorded due to road accidents.

LTO Region 6 has intensified its law enforcement and road safety education campaigns through its district offices.

In addition to distributing plates, the agency plans to launch a plate tracker system to improve transparency and efficiency.

Nationwide, the LTO aims to distribute 11.8 million motorcycle plates within four to five months.

The LTO Central Office authorized Region 6 to proceed with the distribution.

Geduspan urged local governments to submit the official receipts and certificates of registration of TODA members to ensure proper plate assignment and payment adjustments.

This initiative follows the directive of LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II, who prioritized resolving the motorcycle plate backlog.

“Our swift response to the tricycle plate backlog demonstrates what can be achieved when the LTO and local government units work together,” Mendoza said.

He noted that Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon directed all agencies to streamline services and eliminate delays.

With the backlog of four-wheeled vehicle plates already resolved, the LTO is now focused on eliminating the motorcycle plate backlog within the year.

Geduspan said these efforts are part of the LTO’s modernization plan to improve registration and enhance road safety.

He added that this marks a significant step in transforming the country’s transportation system.