Lists of LTO Fees 2024 for Violation of Traffic, Driving Rules
LTO FEES 2024 – Here is a guide for motorists and vehicle owners in the Philippines regarding the fines for traffic and driving violations.
Among the most important rules in the land are those that were crafted for the safety of everyone on the road. In the Philippines, the said regulations were set and implemented by the Land Transportation Office or more popularly called LTO. It is one of the offices under the state thus it has a branch in all regions in the country.
The Land Transportation Office is the body that issues driver’s license to any Filipino who is qualified to drive – has passed the written driving test as well as the physical exam. The LTO also requires a medical examination as well as the submission of several documents for application.
Not only that the LTO issues a driver’s license, it is also where the vehicles that are bound to operate on the road must be registered. Renewals of driver’s license and car registration are also done at the same office.
Obtaining a driver’s license and having your car registered to the LTO are not the only requirements. It is important to adhere with the traffic rules and driving regulations for road safety. It will also prevent you from incurring the LTO fees 2024 which may cost you some amounts.
Here are the Traffic and Administrative Violations set by the Land Transportation Office:
| VIOLATIONS | FINES AND PENALTIES |
|---|---|
| Driving without a valid license | ₱3,000 |
| Not wearing a helmet | First offense: ₱1,500 Second offense: ₱3,000 Third offense: ₱5,000 Fourth and succeeding offenses: ₱10,000 |
| Wearing substandard helmet or without ICC sticker | 1st offense: ₱3,000 2nd offense: ₱5,000 |
| Not wearing a seat belt | 1st offense: ₱1,000.00 2nd offense: ₱2,000.00 3rd offense: ₱5,000.00 + suspension of license for one (1) week |
| Reckless driving | 1st Offense: ₱2,000 2nd offense: ₱3,000 + suspension of license for 3 months 3rd offense: ₱10,000 + suspension of license for 6 months |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or prohibited drugs | ₱50,000 to ₱500,000 + imprisonment or license revocation |
The Land Transportation Office has also set violations pertaining to the vehicle. Here are the other LTO fees 2024 which motorists and vehicle owners must be aware of:
| VIOLATIONS | FINES AND PENALTIES |
|---|---|
| Driving an unregistered motor vehicle | Driver: ₱2,000.00 Owner: ₱10,000 + vehicle impoundment |
| Unauthorized Motor Vehicle Modification | ₱5,000+ vehicle impoundment |
| Operating a right-hand-drive MV | ₱50,000+ vehicle impoundment |
| MV operating with defective, improper, or. unauthorized accessories, devices, equipment and parts | ₱5,000 + vehicle impoundment |
| Failure to attach, improper attachment or tampering of license plates and/or a third plate sticker. | ₱5,000 |
| Smoke belching | First offense: ₱2,000 Second offense: ₱4,000 Third offense and subsequent offenses: ₱6,000 + 1 year suspension of Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) |
| Fraud in MV Registration/Renewal | ₱3,000 + vehicle impoundment + barred from registration for 1 year |
LTO Fees – Here’s the process in paying for it to clear your violation record:
- Step 1 — Check your specific violation which can be found in the ticket issued to you by the LTO officer. Get the code as you may be needing it in the payment of your LTO fees.
- Step 2 — Make sure you have the amount for the fine as well as the documents required in the payment for the violation. Bring the following:
- violation ticket
- vehicle’s certificate of registration (CR)
- vehicle’s official receipt (OR)
- your driver’s license
- Step 3 — Go to an LTO authorized payment center and settle the fine. You may also pay for the penalty through the accredited banks and payment partners of the Land Transportation Office.
- Step 4 — Keep the receipt of the paid LTO violation. Go to the LTO and present your proof of payment for the clearing of the record to be cleared or the release of your driver’s license.