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LTO Reminds LGUs: Traffic Enforcers Cannot Confiscate Driver's Licenses
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has reminded Local Government Units (LGUs) that their traffic enforcers do not have the legal authority to confiscate driver's licenses. This clarification aims to address ongoing issues regarding traffic enforcement practices.
31 Jul, 03:01 — 31 Jul, 07:05
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inquirerMostly Factual2h ago
LTO reminds LGUs: Traffic enforcers cannot confiscate driver’s license
MANILA, Philippines – Traffic enforcers deployed by local government units (LGUs) have no legal authority to confiscate the driver’s license of a motorist, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said. In a statement on Thursday, the LTO clarified that existing policies only allow traffic enforcers in LGUs to issue citation tickets to motorists, and there is
By jvicente
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No legal basis for LGU traffic enforcers to confiscate driver's licenses — LTO
Local traffic enforcers are not allowed to confiscate driver's licenses.
By Renalyn Ramirez
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First report: philstar · 31 Jul, 03:01|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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