June 30, 2024 - The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will be implementing a "No Plate, No Travel" policy for tricycles in Quezon City starting July 1, 2024. This policy is in accordance with Republic Act No. 4136, Section 18, or the "Use of Number Plates," which mandates the proper use of vehicle plates.
The main goal of this policy is to ensure road safety and order in cooperation with the Quezon City government.
Key Points of the Policy:
- No tricycle without a plate will be allowed to operate on Quezon City roads.
- Tricycle drivers without plates will face apprehension and penalties.
- The LTO is working closely with the Quezon City government to ensure the smooth implementation of the policy.
Benefits of the Policy:
- Improved road safety for both tricycle passengers and other motorists.
- Reduced number of colorum or illegally operating tricycles.
- More efficient enforcement of traffic laws.
What Tricycle Drivers Need to Do:
- Ensure that their tricycles have valid LTO plates.
- Keep their plates clean and visible at all times.
- Comply with all traffic rules and regulations.
The LTO is urging all tricycle drivers in Quezon City to cooperate with the implementation of the "No Plate, No Travel" policy. This policy is essential for ensuring the safety of all road users.
In addition to the above, here are some additional facts about the policy:
- The policy is being implemented as a pilot program in Quezon City, with the possibility of being rolled out nationwide in the future.
- The LTO is providing a grace period for tricycle drivers to get their plates until the end of August 2024.
- After the grace period, tricycle drivers without plates will face a fine of ₱5,000.
The LTO is confident that the "No Plate, No Travel" policy will be a success in improving road safety in Quezon City.
Call to Action:
- If you are a tricycle driver in Quezon City, please make sure you have your LTO plates.
- If you see a tricycle without plates, please report it to the LTO.
- Together, we can make Quezon City's roads safer for everyone.
I hope this blog post has been informative. Please share it with your friends and family who live in Quezon City.