LTO Launches Crackdown on Improper License Plate Display

By Gerome Dalipe IV

The Land Transportation Office has ordered a nationwide crackdown on vehicles with improperly displayed or attached license plates ahead of the “No Plate, No Travel” policy.

In a memorandum dated May 2, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II cited Section 18 of Republic Act 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, which mandates the prominent display of number plates on all motor vehicles.

“This is part of our commitment to enhance road safety, ensure easy vehicle identification and promote regulatory compliance,” the memorandum stated.

Under the directive, LTO law enforcement officers and deputized agents are to intensify roadside inspections nationwide.

They will also assist motorists in using the LTO Plate Tracker at https://ltotracker.com to check license plate availability and status in real time.

This tool aims to reduce enforcement delays and improve transparency.

In Western Visayas, LTO Region 6 Director Atty. Gaudioso P. Geduspan II ordered the Regional Law Enforcement Section, headed by Relin Reyes, to step up field operations with support from deputized personnel.

Geduspan said the intensified inspections are part of the preparation for the full implementation of the “No Plate, No Travel” policy set for next month.

Assistant Regional Director Jeck D. Conlu expressed support for the initiative, saying it aligns with directives from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon to promote road discipline and transportation safety.

Motorists are advised to comply with registration requirements and ensure their license plates are properly mounted and clearly visible.

Violators may face fines or other administrative penalties once the new policy takes effect.