LTO Violation: List of Penalties for Not Following Driving, Traffic Rules

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Guide on LTO Violation Penalties Set by the Office

LTO VIOLATION – Here are the lists of penalties for not allowing the driving and traffic rules set by the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

The Land Transportation Office, more commonly called LTO, is the government body that releases driver’s licenses to individuals who are qualified to drive. It also governs the vehicle registrations in the country.

LTO Violation
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For the safety of the motorists and everyone on the road, rules in driving and traffic were set by LTO. There are corresponding LTO violation penaties in not abiding by the rules set.

Driver’s License & Driving Offenses

  • Driving without License – P3,000
  • Careless Driving (not using signal lights, not paying attention to road quality / visibility)
    • First Offense – P2,000
    • Second Offense – P3,000
    • Subsequent Conviction – P10,000
  • Driving under the impact of Alcohol / Drugs
    • Not causing injuries or deaths – P20,000 to P80,000
    • Causing injuries – P100,000 to P200,000
    • Causing death – P300,000 to P500,000
  • Not wearing seatbelt
    • First Offense – P1,000
    • Second Offense – P2,000
    • Third Offense – P5,000
  • Other LTO Fines:
    • Illegal Parking – P1,000
    • Disobeying Traffic Lights – P1,000
    • Driving in Prohibited Roads – P1,000
    • Failure to darken headlamps – P1,000
    • Turning in roads it is not allowed – P1,000
    • Overtaking in roads it is not allowed – P1,000

Car Registration Offenses

  • Driving without Valid Vehicle Registration – P10,000
  • Driving illegally modified car – P5,000
  • Running a right-hand car – P50,000

Fines on Accessories and Parts

  • Driving a car with no proper and authorized devices, accessories, and parts – P5,000
  • Driving a car with an unauthorized or improperly attached motor vehicle license plate – P5,000
  • Smoke Belching
    • First Offense – P2,000
    • Second Offense – P4,000
    • Third Offense – P6,000

The Land Transportation Office has also set fees on getting a Student Permit for driving or a driver’s license. You may visit the following based on what you want to apply for:

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