LTO ADMINISTRATIVE O R D E R NO.

AC L- 2 0 0 9 - 0 1 8
SU B J E CT : Re v i s e d Administrative Order on the New Motor Vehicle
Inspection S y s t e m a n d Promulgating the Ru l e s a n d Regulations in the
Implementation Thereof
Pursuant to Re p ubli c Act No. 4 1 3 6 ( L a n d Transportation a n d Tr a f i c C ode of
the Philippines), Re pub l i c Act No. 8 7 4 9 (Philippine C l e a n Air Act of 1 9 9 9 ) ,
Re pub l ic Act No. 8 7 5 0 ( Se a t Belt Use Act) a n d other related laws, the
following rules a n d regulations gove rning the inspection of motor ve hi c l e s in
the L a n d Transportation O fi c e ' s (LTO) Motor Ve hicle Inspection Centers are
he re by promulgated for the g u i d a n c e a n d obs er vanc e of all concerned:
D TA a C E
SECTION 1. Objectives. —
1.1 To provide a s ys t em at ic, reliable a n d eff ective testing of motor ve hi c l es
through computerization a n d automation for co m pl i a nce to safety a n d
emissi on requirements.
1.2 To co m pl y with exis t ing motor ve hi c le standards, provision of national
laws a n d international ag re e m e n t s.
1.3 To e ns ure c om pli a nce to safety a n d emission standards .
1.4 To integrate all motor ve hi cl e inspection reports into a central motor
ve hicle d a t aba s e .
SECTION 2. C o ve rag e . —
Th is order prescribes the rules a n d regulations in the inspection of all motor
ve hi c l e s a s a requirement in the motor ve hic l e registration, modification
( c h a n g e body design/configuration) a n d mis cella ne ous motor ve hi c l e
registration transactions s u c h a s but not limited to c h a n g e ownership,
c h a n g e c h a s s i s and/or e ngi n e , a n d other related matt ers in the LTO.
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SECTION 3. Definition of Term s . —
3.1 Certificate of Motor Vehicle Inspection S y s t e m C o m pli a nce (C M VISC ) —
refers to the certificate i s s ue d b y LTO-Motor Ve hic le Inspection Center to a
ve hicle owner certifying that a particular motor ve hic l e p a s s e d the inspection
process of MVIS.
3.2 Compression-ignition e n g i ne — m e a n s a n internal combustion e n g i n e
in which atomized fuel temperature is raised through compression, resulting
in ignition, e.g., diesel e ng i n e s .
3.3 Emis si on — m e a n s a n y m e a s u r a b l e air contaminant, pollutant, g a s
stre am or unwanted sound from a known source which is p a s s e d into the
atmosphere. TAcC DI
3.4 Electric Veh icle ( E V ) — ve hi c l e s that are propelled b y a n electric
motor(s) a n d are powered b y fuel cells (e.g., electric cars, electric bu s e s ).
3.5 Light Electric Vehi cl e ( L E V ) — shall b e defined a s two-wheeled or three-
wheeled electric ve hic le.
3.6 Low S p e e d Vehi c le ( L S V ) — s hall b e defined a s four-wheeled motor
ve hicle (other than ATVs, trucks, b u s e s a n d those that are exc l u d e d from the
term "motor vehicle" under Re pub l ic Act 4 1 3 6 ) which u s e alternative fuels
like electricity a n d whose m a x i m u m s pe e d capability is not more than 4 0
kilometers per hour.
3.7 Motor Ve hic le — s hall m e a n a n y ve hic l e propelled b y a n y power other
than m u sc u l a r power u s i n g the publ ic hi gh w a ys , but exc e p t i ng road rollers,
trolley cars, street-sweepers, sprinklers, lawn mowers, bulldozers, graders ,
fork lifters, am ph i b i a n trucks a n d crane s , if not u s e d on public hi g hw a ys a n d
ve hi c l e s run only on rail or tracks a n d tractors, trailers a n d traction e n g i n e s
of all k i n ds u s e d exc l u s i ve l y for agricultural purposes. TAScI D
3.8 Miscellaneous Motor Vehi cle Registration Transactions — shall refer to
transactions b y which the DOTC/LTO collects fees a n d c ha rg e s , other than for
motor ve hi c le registration.
3.9 Motor Ve hicle Modification — shal l refer to the allowable
alteration/changes that c a n b e done in the motor vehicl e's body d e s i g n a n d
configuration which shal l b e subject to the inspection b y the MVIC.
3 . 1 0 MVIC — LTO Motor Vehicle Inspection Center wherein all activities of
MVIS are b e i n g done.
3 . 1 1 MVIS — LTO Motor Ve hic le Inspection S y s t e m which u s e s a n automated
a n d fully computerized test e qui pme n t for roadworthiness a n d s m o ke
emissi on of motor ve hic l es . SE Iac A
3 . 1 2 Motor Veh icle Inspection S y s t e m Report (MVISR) — shall m e a n a n
inspection report i s s ue d b y LTO-MVIC to all motor v e hi c l e s that failed the
inspection process of MVIS.
3 . 1 3 Sp a r k Ignition E n g i n e — m e a n s a n internal combustion e n g i ne in which
the air/fuel mixture is ignited b y s pa rk p l ug.
3 . 1 4 Driving B e a m (Main B e a m ) H e a d l a m p — m e a n s the l a m p u s e d to
illuminate the road over a long dis ta nce a h e a d of the ve hicle .
3 . 1 5 Pas si n g B e a m (D i p pe d B e a m ) H e a d l a m p — m e a n s the l a m p u s e d to
illuminate the road a h e a d of the ve hi c le without c a u s i n g u n d u e d a z z l e or
discomfort to i ncomi ng drivers a n d other road us ers.
3 . 1 6 Direction-Indicator L a m p — m e a n s the l a m p u s e d to indicate to other
road us e rs that the driver intends to c h a n g e direction to the left or to the
right.
3 . 1 7 End-outline marker l a m p — m e a n s the l a m p fitt ed near to the ext reme
outer e d g e a n d the top of the ve hi c le a n d intended to indicate clearly the
ve hi c l e s overall width. a H I E c S
3 . 1 8 Re v e r si n g l a m p — m e a n s the l a m p u s e d to illuminate the road to the
rear of the ve hic l e a n d to warn other road us ers that the ve hi cl e is reversing
or about to reverse.
3 . 1 9 Sou nd Le v e l Meter — m e a s u re s sound pressure level a n d c omm only
u s e d in noise pollution for quantification of industrial a n d environmental
noise.
3 . 2 0 H a n d h e l d Web/PC C a m e r a — a web c a m e r a u s e d for uploading of
picture of all motor ve hi cl e at Repository Server in a real-time/on-line ba s is .
3 . 2 1 Side-Marker L a m p — m e a n s a l a m p u s e d to indicate the pre s e n ce of
the ve hi c le when viewed from the s ide. T h e color of the l a m p shall b e amb e r.
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3 . 2 2 Stop L a m p — m e a n s the l a m p u s e d to indicate to other road us ers to
the rear of the ve hi cl e that the driver is a pp l y i n g the se rvice brake.
3 . 2 3 Retro-Reflectors — m e a n s a d e v i c e u s e d to indicate the pre se nc e of a
ve hicle b y the reflection of the light e m a na t i n g from a light source not
connected to the vehi cle , the observer b e i n g situated near the source.
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3 . 2 4 Front fog l a m p — m e a n s the l a m p u s e d to improve the illumination of
the road in c a s e of thick fog, falling snow, h e a v y rain or similar conditions.
3 . 2 5 Re a r fog l a m p — m e a n s the l a m p u s e d to m a k e the ve hi cl e more
vis ible for the rear in c a s e of thick fog, falling snow, h e a v y rain or similar
conditions.
SECTION 4. Ve n u e of Inspection. —
Motor Vehi c l e Inspection s hall b e conduc ted in a n y LTO Motor Vehi c le
Inspection Center. T h e registration of private motor ve hi c l e s m a y b e
cond ucted in a n y LTO District O f i c e provided that a Certificate of Motor
Ve h icle Inspection S y s t e m C o m p l i an c e (C M VISC) from MVIC is pres ented
together with other documentary requirements. However, registration of
pub lic utility ve hi c l e s shall b e in the District O fi c e specifie d in their franchise
or s ub s e qu e n t Order approved b y the L a n d Transportation Franc hi s i ng a n d
Regulatory Board ( LT F R B ) .
SECTION 5. Inspection Period. —
5.1 S c h e d u l e of Inspection
E xc e p t for motor ve hi c l e s covered b y Administrative Order No. 0 1 0 - 2 0 0 5 ( Re :
Initial Registration S c h e m e for Bra nd New Motor Ve hic le s vali d for three [3]
ye a rs ) a n d LTO Memorandum Circular No. 5 7 5 - 2 0 0 5 ( Re : Imple men t i ng Ru l e s
a n d Regulatio ns of Administrative Order No. 0 1 0 - 2 0 0 5 on the Initial
Registration S c h e m e for Br and New Motor Ve hi c l es va lid for three [3 ] ye ars),
inspection of motor v e hi c l e s m a y b e conducted within a period of si xt y ( 6 0 )
d a y s prior to registration. Ac T H C E
For motor ve hi c l e s which p a s s e d the inspection, a corresponding C M VI SC
shal l b e i s s ue d which shall b e val id for a period of sixt y ( 6 0 ) d a y s from date
of actual inspection. Within the s a m e period, the C M VI SC shall b e presented
to the LTO District O f i c e a s part of the doc umentary requirement for initial or
renewal registration, modification, a n d m is cella ne ous transactions, of motor
ve hicle , a s the c a s e m a y be. An MVISR s hall b e i s s ue d for motor ve hi c l e s
which did not p a s s the inspection.
5.2 Fre que nc y of Inspection
Ty p e of Motor Initial Re newa l Others
Ve h icle Inspection Inspection
1. Private Vehi c le
a. Brand New E xe m p t e d After three (3 )
yea rs, a n d annu a ll y
thereafter
b. Rebuilt a n d Before initial Annually
In-Use registration
Imported
2. Government
a. Brand New E xe m p t e d After three (3 )
yea rs, a n d annu a ll y
thereafter
b. Rebuilt a n d Before initial Annually
In-Use registration
Imported
3. Diplomatic E xe m p t e d After three (3 )
yea rs, a n d annu a ll y
thereafter
4. Fra nchi s e d Before initial Annually Semi-Annu ally
Ve h icle registration after five-years*
* 1st inspection shall b e before the registration of the motor vehi cl e ; 2 n d
inspection shal l b e determined b y the LT F R B .
SECTION 6. Inspection Fe e s . —
For e ve ry motor ve hi cl e in s pec te d a corresponding fee shall b e collected, to
wit:
Ty p e of Inspection Re-Inspection
Motor Vehicle Fe e Fee*
1. Motor Vehicle with GVW
= < 4500 kg P 30 0 . 00 P 15 0 . 00
2. Motor Vehicle with GVW >
4500 kg P 30 0 . 00 P 15 0 . 00
3. MC/TC P 15 0 . 00 P75 . 0 0
An inspection fee of Ph p6 0 0 . 0 0 shall b e collected for MV modification
( c h a n g e body design/configuration) a n d mi s cell a ne ous transactions s u c h a s
c h a n g e e ngi n e /c ha ssi s , c h a n g e color, revision of Gross Vehicle Weight, re-
stampin g of e n g i n e a n d similar transactions, a n d recovered c a rn a p pe d
ve hicle .
* Note: Re-inspection fee is collected when a motor ve hi cl e fails the first
inspection. Re-inspection of the ve hi c l e shall cover the s t a g e where it
previously failed.
SECTION 7. Motor Ve hicle Inspection S y s t e m . —
7.1 Purposes of Inspection
7 . 1 .1 To es tablish the identity, classification a n d ownership of the motor
ve hicle .
7 . 1 .2 To determine the conformity of the motor ve hic l e to the prescribed
m i n i m u m a n d m a x i m u m dimension a n d weight, a n d required safety a n d
emissi on stand a rds .
7 . 1 .3 To identify illegally modified ve hi cl e s .
7 . 1 .4 To enc oura ge appropriate m a i n t e n a n c e b y ve hi cl e owners.
7.2 Categories of Motor Ve hic le Inspection
7 . 2 .1 Initial Inspection — inspection for newly operating ve hic le, exc l u d i n g
brand new ones.
7 . 2 .2 Ren ewa l Inspection — inspection for renewal of registration.
7 . 2 .3 Modification Inspection — inspection of motor ve hi c l e s with
modifications in dimens ions, structures a n d c h a n g e s in eng i n e /c ha ssi s , color,
a n d related transactions.
7 . 2 .4 Corrective Meas ures Inspection — inspection of motor ve hi c le s which
are subject of roadside app rehensi on d u e to non-compliance to safety a n d
emissi on stand a rds .
7.3 S t a g e s of Inspection
Inspection of motor ve hi c l es under MVIS shall cover the following four (4 )
s t a g e s , n a m e l y:
• S t a g e I — Confirmation of Identity of the Vehi cle
• S t a g e II — Above Carria ge Inspection
• S t a g e III — Under Ca rriage Inspection
• S t a g e IV — I s s ua n c e of Inspection Certificate
7.4 St a nda rds a n d Methods of Inspection
7 . 4 .1 S TA G E I — Confirmation of Identity of Vehicle
At this s t a ge , vehicl e information a n d specifications are enc ode d in the
computer m a n u a l l y and/or s c a n n e d electronically. E a c h motor ve hi c le shall
b e i s s ue d a barcode ID sticker for e a s y uploading of ve hi c le record during
s ubs e q ue n t registration/transaction.
7 . 4 .1 . 1 Inspection St a ndards
7. 4 .1 . 1 .1 C h a s s i s a n d engine/motor num be r are not ta mpe red a n d does
not show s i g n of tampering.
7. 4 .1 . 1 .2 C h a s s i s num be r is the s a m e a s the c h a s s i s num be r in the current
Original Certificate of Registration exc e p t in c a s e of motor ve hi c l e s covered
b y Administrative Order No. 0 1 0 - 2 0 0 5 a n d LTO Memorandum Circular No.
575-2005. CAcEaS
7. 4 .1 . 1 .3 T h e engine/motor num b e r is the s a m e a s the engine/motor
num be r a pp e a r ing in the current Original Certificate of Registration exc e p t in
c a s e of motor ve hi c l e s covered b y Administrative Order No. 0 1 0 - 2 0 0 5 a n d
LTO Memorandum Circular No. 5 7 5 - 2 0 0 5 .
7. 4 .1 . 1 .4 T h e ma ke/type , model, plate num be r a n d sticker of the motor
ve hicle presented for inspection are the s a m e a s the information reflected in
the current Original O f i c i a l Receipt/Certificate of Registration.
7 . 4 .2 S TA G E II — Above Carria ge Inspection
7 . 4 .2 . 1 B ody a n d Fr a m e Structure
7. 4 .2 . 1 .1 Le n gt h, Width, Heigh t a n d Axle Weight — T h e m a x i m u m
dime ns ions a n d a x l e weight of a n MV shall not e x c e e d the following
m e a s u re m e nt s :
7. 4 .2 . 1 .1 . 1 M a x i m u m length TC D c S E
Freight ve hi c l e s w/ two a x l e s — 1 0 meters
Pas se nge r ve hi cl e w/ two a x l e s — 1 1 meters
Ve h icle w/ 3 or more a x l e s — 1 4 meters
7. 4 .2 . 1 .1 . 2 M a x i m u m Width — 2 .5 meters
7. 4 .2 . 1 .1 . 3 M a x i m u m Heigh t — 4 . 0 meters
7. 4 .2 . 1 .1 . 4 M a x i m u m Axle Weight — 1 3 , 5 0 0 k g s
7. 4 .2 . 1 .2 Fr a m e a n d Bo dy
 T h e frame of a motor ve hi c l e consist of two (2 ) pi e c e s of long metal,
one on e a c h s i de runn ing through the length thereof, a n d joined at the front
a n d rear b y cross m e m b e r s . Fr a m e s va ry in type a n d construction d e p e n d i n g
on the m a k e of the vehicl e. Th ere are ve hi c l es where the frame is a part of
the floorboard of the body. In this c a s e , there is us ua l l y a short stub frame at
the ex t rem e front a n d b a c k of the ve hi c le to support the sus pe nsi on. T h e
latt er is ca lled the integral frame a n d body construction. D E C S I T
7. 4 .2 . 1 .2 . 1 T h e frame a n d body shall b e c a p a bl e to fully withstand the
operation of the vehic le.
7. 4 .2 . 1 .2 . 2 T h e body shall b e firmly s e c u re d to the frame to withstand
vibration a n d impac t.
7. 4 .2 . 1 .2 . 3 T h e shape/exte rnal contours of the body shall b e free from a n y
short e d g e or rotating protrusion.
7. 4 .2 . 1 .3 Ri di ng Accommodation — Motor ve hi c l e s provided with
p a s s e n g e r compartment shall c om pl y with the following requirements:
7. 4 .2 . 1 .3 . 1 T h e pa s s e n g e r compartment s hall b e constructed in a m a n n e r
that s hall ens ure safe boarding a n d not c a u s e the p a s s e n g e r s to tall off or
st umble b e c a u s e of vibration, impa ct, etc. Sa I AC T
7. 4 .2 . 1 .3 . 2 T h e driver's a n d pa s s e n g e r ' s compartment shal l b e so
constructed a s to allow n e c e s s a r y a n d s u f i c i e n t ventilation.
7. 4 .2 . 1 .3 . 3 S e a t s s hall b e provided for riding accommodation a n d should b e
upholstered for p a s s e n g e r comfort.
7. 4 .2 . 1 .3 . 4 T h e driver's s ea t s hall b e constructed that the driver s hall h a v e a
full view n e c e s s a r y for driving, a n d that h e c a n control the operation of the
ve hicle without b e i n g hindered b y p a s s e n g e r s or loaded goods.
7. 4 .2 . 1 .3 . 5 T h e p a s s e n g e r compartment shall b e e qui ppe d with bright white
colored light. A S H a Tc
7. 4 .2 . 1 .3 . 6 T h e floorboard s hall b e in s u c h condition a s not to c a u s e the
p a s s e n g e r to fall down from the motor ve hi c le a n d c a u s e the dust, water a n d
dirt to get into the pa s s e n g e r compartment.
7. 4 .2 . 1 .3 . 7 T h e compartment for driver a n d p a s s e n g e r s shall h a v e a n
entrance that c a n b e s ec u rel y closed a n d opene d eas ily.
7. 4 .2 . 1 .4 Goods-loading accommodation — The goods-loading
accommodation of a motor ve hi c le shall b e s e c u re d a n d constructed that it
shal l e n a b l e safe a n d reliable loading of goods.
7 . 4 .2 . 2 Se atbelts a n d Anchorage
All motor ve hi c l es shall b e e qui ppe d with seatbelts in acc ordanc e with
RA 8 7 5 0 a n d its i m pl e m e n t ing rules a n d regulations a n d other exi s ting laws,
rules a n d regulations. H D TC S I
7 . 4 .2 . 3 Parking L a m p
All motor ve hi c l es shall b e provided with pa rkin g l a m p s on e a c h s ide at
both the front a n d rear of the ve hic le .
7. 4 .2 . 3 .1 T h e park ing l a m p s shall b e wired that all of t hem will b e lit
simultane ously.
7. 4 .2 . 3 .2 T h e par king l a m p s shall b e wired that they m a y b e turned on
while the e n g i n e is not in operation.
7. 4 .2 . 3 .3 T h e color of the front pa rki ng l a m p s s hall either b e white, yellow
or am be r. C A Sc IH
7. 4 .2 . 3 .4 T h e rear par king l a m p s s hall b e colored red.
7 . 4 .2 . 4 End-Outline Marker L a m p
All trucks, trailers, b u s e s a n d other h e a v y duty ve hi c l e s shall b e
provided with end-outline marke r l a m p mounted on the ext reme e d g e s of the
roof to show the m a x i m u m height a n d width of the ve hicl e.
7. 4 .2 . 4 .1 T h e color of the end-outline marker l a m p shall b e white, light
yellow or a m be r.
7. 4 .2 . 4 .2 End-outline marker l a m p shall b e mounted s ym me t ric al l y or the
left a n d right portion of the vehicl e.
7 . 4 .2 . 5 Driving B e a m (Main B e a m ) H e a d l a m p a n d Pas s ing B e a m ( D i ppe d
Beam) Headlamp
7. 4 .2 . 5 .1 Motor ve hi c le shall b e e qui ppe d in e a c h s ide of the front with a n
e v e n num b e r of white or selective-yellow light c a p a b l e of ad e qu a t e l y
illuminating the road at night in clear weather. IA aCST
7. 4 .2 . 5 .2 When all l a m p s are lit at the s a m e time, the h e a d l a m p s shal l
h a v e s u c h intensity that the driver m a y discern a n y obstacle on the road.
7. 4 .2 . 5 .3 T h e y s hall b e mounted sym met ric a lly on the left a n d right
portion of the vehicl e.
7. 4 .2 . 5 .4 T h e d i m m e d or dipp e d b e a m shall h a v e , when all of t he m are lit
at the s a m e time, s u c h intensity that the driver m a y discern a n y obstacle on
the road.
7. 4 .2 . 5 .5 T h e m a i n photometric a x i s of the b e a m of a h e a d l a m p shall b e
directed downward or s hall b e c a p a b l e of b e i n g directed downward b y a
headlamp aim.
7. 4 .2 . 5 .6 T h e l a m p s s hall b e mounted so that the a i m m a y not b e readily
disturbed b y vibration a n d sh ocks . S D E H C c
7 . 4 .2 . 6 Direction-Indicator L a m p
7. 4 .2 . 6 .1 All ve hi c l e s s hall b e e qui p p e d with direction-indicator l a m p at the
right a n d left s i de of the ve hic l e a n d at the front a n d rear of the vehicl e.
7. 4 .2 . 6 .2 T h e color of the front direction-indicator l a m p shall b e yellow or
am be r; rear direction indicator l a m p shall b e red, yellow or a m b e r when in
operation.
7. 4 .2 . 6 .3 T h e l a m p s mounted on e a c h s i de of the ve hic l e shal l b e wired so
that they m a y flash in time with h a za rd warning l a m p s .
7 . 4 .2 . 7 Re v e r s i n g L a m p
Motor ve hi c l e s shal l b e provided with revers ing l a m p s exc e p t 2-
wheeled motor ve hi c l e s with or without s i de l a m p .
7. 4 .2 . 7 .1 Re v e r s i n g l a m p s shall b e wired that they m a y b e turned on only
when the transmission s y s t e m is in reverse gea r.
7. 4 .2 . 7 .2 T h e num b e r of reversing l a m p s of a motor ve hi c l e shall b e two or
less . S E H TA C
7. 4 .2 . 7 .3 T h e color of the light of a reversing l a m p shall b e white.
7. 4 .2 . 7 .4 T h e m a i n a x i s of a reversing l a m p for illuminating m a i nl y the rear
shal l b e directed downwards a n d shall not strike the level of the road.
7. 4 .2 . 7 .5 No reversing l a m p s shall c a u s e u n d u e inc onve ni e nce or glare to
the other road users.
7 . 4 .2 . 8 Number Plate Li gh t s
7. 4 .2 . 8 .1 Motor ve hi c le shall b e provided with two (2 ) white num be r plate
lights at the rear to illuminate s u c h .
7. 4 .2 . 8 .2 T h e num be r plate light shall b e wired that it m a y not b e put off
from the driver's seat or that it will b e turned on whenever the h e a d l a m p s or
pa rking l a m p s are turned on. H S c D I C
7. 4 .2 . 8 .3 T h e light shall render the plate num be r clearly vis ible at night.
7 . 4 .2 . 9 H a z a rd Warning L a m p
7. 4 .2 . 9 .1 H a z a rd warning l a m p s shal l b e wired so that all of t hem operate
simultaneous ly a n d s hall b e colored am b e r.
7. 4 .2 . 9 .2 H a z a rd warning l a m p s shall b e mounted symm e tr ic a lly to the
longitudinal pl a ne of ve hi cl e s .
7.4.2.10 Tail L a m p
7 . 4 .2 . 10 .1 T h e rear of the ve hi cl e shall b e provided with tail l a m p s on both
s i d e s vis ible at night. STIcE A
7 . 4 .2 . 10 .2 T h e color of the tail l a m p s shal l b e red.
7.4.2.11 Stop L a m p
7 . 4 .2 . 11 .1 All motor ve hi c l es shall b e provided with stop l a m p on e a c h s ide
at the rear exc e pt 2 or 3 wheeled motor ve hi cl e where only one will s u fi c e .
7 . 4 .2 . 11 .2 Stop l a m p s shall b e wired that it m a y b e turned on only when the
brake s y s t e m of a ve hic l e is applied. a H T DA c
7 . 4 .2 . 11 .3 T h e color of the light of the stop l a m p s s hall b e red.
7 . 4 .2 . 11 .4 T h e stop l a m p s in combination with a tail l a m p shall b e wired
that its luminous intensity m a y inc re as e 5 times or stronger than that of the
tail l a m p only when the brake s y s t e m is operated.
7.4.2.12 Windshield/Window G l a s s
7 . 4 .2 . 12 .1 Windshield/window g l a s s s hall b e m a d e of a su b s t a n c e whose
trans pa rency does not deteriorate; these shall b e s u c h that they do not
c a u s e a n y app reciabl e distortion of object s e e n through the windscreen a n d
that in c a s e of bre a ka g e , the driver still h a s a s u fi c i e n t clear view of the
road.
7.4.2.13 Wiper/Washer
7 . 4 .2 . 13 .1 Motor ve hi c l e s s hall h a v e a n automatic windshield wiper or
wipers a n d windshield washi ng sy s t e m , where two or more wipers are
provided, they shall operate together.
7 . 4 .2 . 13 .2 T h e windshield washi ng s y s t e m shall b e constructed that m a y
eject a n a de qu a t e amount of c l e a n s i n g liquid to ens u re a view in the
im m e di a t e front of the windshield, when the outside surface of the
windshield is soiled. CSa I Ac
7 . 4 .2 . 13 .3 T h e windshield washi ng s y s t e m shall not b e likely d a m a g e d nor
actuated a s a result of vibration, impa ct, a n d other similar situation while
runn ing.
7.4.2.14 Horn
7 . 4 .2 . 14 .1 T h e horn shall not b e siren or bell.
7 . 4 .2 . 14 .2 T h e sound of the horn shall b e continuous a n d the sound level
a n d tone quality thereof shall b e u n c h a n g e a b l e . I S C Tc H
7 . 4 .2 . 14 .3 T h e sound level of the horn of a motor ve hi cl e (if two or more
horns are operating simultaneous ly, the m i xe d sound level of all horns) shall
b e 9 0 d B © or more a n d 1 1 5 d B © or l e ss (for horns of a motor ve hi c l e with
a m a x i m u m s p e e d of l e s s than 2 0 k p h a proper sound le vel 1 1 5 d B © or l es s )
m e a s u re d at a di s ta nce of 2 m to the front.
7.4.2.15 Retro-Reflectors
7 . 4 .2 . 15 .1 Motor ve hic l e (includi ng trailers & three-wheeled ve hicle ) shall b e
provided with retro-reflectors on e a c h s i de of the rear a n d vis ible at night.
7 . 4 .2 . 15 .2 Retro reflectors shall reflect red.
7.4.2.16 Number Plates
7 . 2 .4 . 16 .1 Motor ve hi c le shall di s pl a y num b e r plates at the de s ig n a t e d
location, one in front a n d one at the rear, exc e p t for two or three-wheeled
motor ve hi c l e s which shall h a v e one num be r plate at the rear. I T E C S H
7 . 4 .2 . 16 .2 T h e num b e r plate shal l b e kept c l e a n a n d ca re d for a n d firmly
a fi x e d to the ve hic l e in s u c h a m a n ne r a s will m a k e it entirely visib le,
rea dabl e a n d legible.
7 . 4 .2 . 16 .3 T h e num be r plate shal l not b e covered b y colored or tinted
plas tic/glas s c a s i n g or a n y other num be r plates.
7.4.2.17 Interior Light
7 . 4 .2 . 17 .1 Motor ve hi c le shall b e e qui pp e d with at least one bright white
light, m i n i m u m of 1 0 watts.
7 . 4 .2 . 17 .2 B u s e s s hall h a v e at least 4 bright white lights with a m i n i m u m of
1 0 watt s e a c h .
7.4.2.18 Floor Board
T h e floorboard of the motor ve hi cl e shall b e free from dust, water, a n d
dirt a n d shal l not c a u s e the p a s s e n g e r to tumble/fall in a n d from the ve hicle .
CSTEHI
7.4.2.19 Re a r View/Side Mirror
7 . 4 .2 . 19 .1 All motor ve hi c le s s hall b e provided with rear view/side mirror on
both s i d e s of the vehicl e, adjusted to g i v e the driver when se a t e d a clear
view of the t r a f i c to the rear of the ve hi cl e a n d the t r a f i c conditions near the
right s ide of the motor ve hi cl e itself exc e pt the are a which the driver in his
sea t m a y directly confirm.
7 . 4 .2 . 19 .2 Re a r view mirrors should e na bl e a driver to rec ognize clearly the
t r a f i c conditions at e a c h s ide of the left a n d right of a 2-wheeled motor
ve hicle with or without sidecar.
7.4.2.20 Panel G a u g e s
7 . 4 .2 . 20 .1 T h e temperature, fuel, oil, speedometer, odometer a n d
tachometer g a u g e s shall b e tamper resistant a n d constructed in a m a n n e r
that the driver will eas i l y verify the re a di ngs in thes e instruments while
driving.
7 . 4 .2 . 20 .2 T h e pa nel g a u g e s shall at all time s b e in working condition a n d
shal l b e provided with a lighting d e v i c e or shall b e luminous.
7.4.2.21 B r ake Sys tem /Parking Br a ke
7 . 4 .2 . 21 .1 T h e bra ke s y s t e m shall consist of at least 2 separate lines, which
c a n function independent ly. E I S C a D
7 . 4 .2 . 21 .2 T h e braki ng s y s t e m s hall b e s e c u re d that it shall fully withstand
the operation a n d shall b e fixed that it m a y not b e d a m a g e d b y vibration,
imp a ct a n d similar condition.
7 . 4 .2 . 21 .3 T h e brak i ng s y s t e m shall b e constructed so that its performance
does not interfere with the steering sy s t e m .
7 . 4 .2 . 21 .4 Th e re shall b e no welding or welded connection in a n y of the
brake piping, brake lines or in a n y part of its hydraulic or pn e u ma t i c pi pi ng
system.
7 . 4 .2 . 21 .5 T h e se rvice brake s y s t e m shall h a v e the brake performance
provided for in the following table according to the m a x i m u m s p e e d of the
motor ve hi cl e on a level, dry, p a v e d road under a n application force of 9 0
k g s or l e s s in the c a s e of the foot-operated type, or 3 0 k g s or l e ss in c a s e of
hand-operated type. D H c E A a
M a x i m u m Initial S p e e d Stopping
Speed (km/hr) D i s t an c e
of Motor (meters)
Ve h icle
8 0 or more 5 0 2 2 or l e ss
3 5 to 7 9 35 1 4 or l e ss
2 0 to 3 4 20 5 or l e s s
L e s s than 2 0 M a x i m u m 5 or l e s s
speed
7 . 4 .2 . 21 .6 T h e se rvi ce bra ke s y s t e m shall b e so constructed that e v e n if a
part of the brake pipi ng ( exc e pt the part of the pi ping which se r ve s two or
more wheels) is d a m a g e d , the bra ke m a y still b e applie d to at least two
wheels. Thi s provision shal l not a p p l y to the se rvice brake s y s t e m of a motor
ve hicle provided with a n e m e r g e n c y bra ke s y s t e m (which m e a n s the b rake
s y s t e m c a p a bl e of a p p l y i n g the br ake s to at least two wheels while running
in c a s e of a se rvice brake s y s t e m failure.)
7 . 4 .2 . 21 .7 T h e bra ke fluid s hall not impair the function of the se rvi ce bra ke
s y s t e m s d u e to brake pipe corrosion c a u s e d b y the brake fluid or b e c a u s e of
bub b le formation c a u s e d b y the heat.
7 . 4 .2 . 21 .8 T h e brake performance shall conform to the following
requirements under a n application of force of 9 0 k g s or l e ss for the foot-
operated type a n d 3 0 k g s or l e ss in the c a s e of hand-operated type. 7 . 4 .2 . 21 .9
T h e pa rk ing brake shall b e operated m e c h a n i c a l l y a n d c a p a bl e of
holding the motor ve hic l e stationary on a dry p a v e d road. A H C E Ta
7.4.2.22 Clutch S y s t e m
T h e clutch s hall b e c a p a bl e of b e i n g e n g a g e d without s l i pp a ge or
shutt ering.
7.4.2.23 Steering S y s t e m
7 . 4 .2 . 23 .1 All parts a n d components of the steering wheel shal l b e well
s e c u re d for the sa fe a n d e fi c i e n t operation of the ve hicle .
7 . 4 .2 . 23 .2 T h e steering wheel s hall b e constructed that it m a y b e operated
e as i l y a n d safel y b y the driver in his normal driving position. H C a D E T
7 . 4 .2 . 23 .3 T h e steering wheel or a n y m o vi n g part of the steering l i n ka g e s
shal l not m a k e contact with a n y part of the motor ve hic l e s u c h a s c ha s s i s ,
frame, a n d fenders.
7 . 4 .2 . 23 .4 T h e ratio of turning a n g l e of the steering wheel to the left or right
shal l b e of no considerable diff erence to the steering a n g l e of the time.
7 . 4 .2 . 23 .5 T h e cl ea r a nce of the steering wheel should not b e more than 45º
d e g re e s when turned to the left or right position. LLjur
7 . 4 .2 . 23 .6 Th e re s hall b e no considerable diff erence between the steering
forces to the left or right.
7.4.2.24 Driver a n d Pas s e nge r S e a t
Se a t for one p a s s e n g e r is at m i n i m u m of 3 5 c m wide a n d 6 0 c m long.
T h e dis ta nce of one (1 ) e n d of the seat to the b a c k s e a t ( l e g room) shall b e 2 0
c m at m i n i m u m .
7.4.2.25 Tires/Wheels
7 . 4 .2 . 25 .1 Tires shall b e mounted in the wheel rim a n d inflated with
compressor air.
7 . 4 .2 . 25 .2 Tires shal l b e free from a n y signi ficant d a m a g e s s u c h a s c r ac k s
a n d b a s e cords. IacHAE
7 . 4 .2 . 25 .3 Must conform to the BPS-PNS 2 5 for tires a n d wheels.
7.4.2.26 Wheel Bolts/Nuts
T h e wheel stud bolts a n d nuts m u s t b e complete.
7.4.2.27 Fue l Tan k /Fuel Ta n k C a p
7 . 4 .2 . 27 .1 T h e fuel tank a n d its pi pi ngs shall b e se c u re d to prevent
d a m a g e d d u e to vibration or impac t.
7 . 4 .2 . 27 .2 T h e fuel tank a n d its pi pi ngs shall b e constructed so that the fuel
m a y unlike ly l e a k significantly in the event of collision.
7 . 4 .2 . 27 .3 All fuel tan k s shall b e fitt ed with fuel tank c a p .
7.4.2.28 Fue l S y s t e m
7 . 4 .2 . 28 .1 In the c a s e of motor ve hi cl e s carrying p a s s e n g e r s , the fuel tank
a n d its pi p i ngs shall b e constructed in s u c h a way that the fuel will not l e a k
rema rkabl y in c a s e of im pa c t d u e to collision;
7 . 4 .2 . 28 .2 Re gu l a r steel sha ll b e u s e d for fuel tank. Under no circ um s t a nce
shal l plastic containers b e u s e d a s fuel tank; c S E A H a
7 . 4 .2 . 28 .3 T h e filler a n d g a s vent of a fuel tank s hall b e constructed in s u c h
a way that it shal l b e free from fuel l e a ka g e when the ve hic l e is jolted;
7 . 4 .2 . 28 .4 T h e filler a n d g a s vent of the fuel s hal l not b e located in the
open ing direction of the ex h a us t pipe a n d shal l b e located not l e s s than 3 0
centimeters a wa y from the di s c h a rge openi ng thereof;
7 . 4 .2 . 28 .5 T h e filler a n d g a s vent of a fuel tank shall not open into the
ins ide of a n y p a s s e n g e r compartment.
7 . 4 .2 . 28 .6 T h e filler a n d g a s vent of a fuel tank shall b e located 2 0
centimeters or more a wa y from a n y exp o se d electric terminal or switch.
TA c D H S
7.4.2.29 Auxiliary H e a d l a m p
 In the pre s e nc e of a n y auxiliary h e a d l a m p , the following requirements
should b e observed:
7 . 4 .2 . 29 .1 E a c h auxiliary h e a d l a m p should b e wired independen tl y a n d
h a v e separat e switches.
7 . 4 .2 . 29 .2 T h e m a i n b e a m of the auxiliary h e a d l a m p shall b e directed
downward but in no c a s e towards the left s ide of the vehicl e.
7 . 4 .2 . 29 .3 T h e color of the auxiliary h e a d l a m p shall b e white.
7 . 4 .2 . 29 .4 T h e auxiliary h e a d l a m p s hall b e mounted in s u c h a way that its
a i m will not b e disturbed b y vibration or s ho ck s . H C E T D S
7.4.2.30 Fog L a m p
Fog l a m p s are optional on motor ve hi cl e s . However, should they b e
installed or fitt ed, the following should b e strictly observed:
7 . 4 .2 . 30 .1 L a m p s m a y b e lighted only during in s tanc e s of thick fog, falling
snow, h e a v y rain or similar conditions. However, front fog l a m p s m a y b e
u s e d a s substitute for p a s s i n g l a m p s .
7 . 4 .2 . 30 .2 Only two front fog l a m p s s hall b e allowed a n d should emit either
white or selective-yellow light. However, in the c a s e of motorcycles, only one
front fog l a m p s hall b e allowed. D S TC I a
7. 4 .2 . 30 . 3 . Front fog l a m p s shall b e fitt ed or installed below the p a s s i n g
l a m p s a n d in s u c h a way that no point illuminated b y the fog l a m p s shall
c o m e into contact with a n y point illuminated b y the pa s s i n g l a m ps .
7 . 4 .2 . 30 .4 Re a r fog l a m p s should emit only red light.
7 . 4 .2 . 30 .5 Fog l a m p s are prohibited on trailers.
7 . 4 .2 . 30 .6 T h e front fog l a m p s should h a v e their own switches, indepe nden t
from the m a i n b e a m h e a d l a m p s or di pp e d- b eam h e a d l a m p s or a
combination of both. TA S C E c
7.4.2.31 Electrical S y s t e m
7 . 4 .2 . 31 .1 T h e electrical wiring located ins ide the compartment a n d in the
pl a c e where the g a s container for liquefied petroleum g a s (LPG)/CNG with a
partition wall ( s u c h a s the boot) is located shall b e covered with a n insulator
a n d fixed to the body.
7 . 4 .2 . 31 .2 T h e electrical terminal switch a n d other electrical s y s t e m s
located inside the ve hic l e compartment, which are likely to s pa rk shall b e
suitably covered.
7 . 4 .2 . 31 .3 T h e batt ery should b e fixed a n d should not b e d a m a g e d b y
vibration, sh ock or similar incidents.
7.4.2.32 Control S y s t e m
7 . 4 .2 . 32 .1 T h e control d e v i c e s for e n g i ne a n d power train ( s u c h a s the
starter switch h a n d brake s y s t e m , h e a d l a m p s , direction indicator l a m p s ,
windshield wipers, e m e r g e n c y flasher a n d other ve hi cl e control d e v i c e s )
inc ludi ng the operating position for e a c h ge a r or r a ng e of transmission
should b e properly constructed a n d installed in a m a n ne r that they could b e
identified a n d recognized b y the driver from his seat.
7 . 4 .2 . 32 .2 In c a s e the turn si g na l control d e vi c e (lever) is constructed a s
part of the steering column a n d steering wheel m e c h a n i s m , s ai d d e vi c e
should b e located on the left s i de of the steering column. C D S c a T
7.4.2.33 M uf l e r S y s t e m
7 . 4 .2 . 33 .1 All motor ve hi c l es should h a v e a n ex h a u s t / m u fl e r s y s t e m . T h e
m u f l e r / ex h a u s t s y s t e m is c omp osed of e ngi n e , primary m u f l e r or the
silencer, sec onda ry m u f l e r a n d catalytic converter (if a ny ) .
7 . 4 .2 . 33 .2 T h e ex h a us t pipe should b e s ecu re d, fixed, a n d free from a n y
defects or l e a ka g e .
7.4.2.34 Motor Veh icle Air Conditioning (MAC) S y s t e m
T h e MAC of all motor ve hi c l e s shall b e in s pec te d in ac c o rda nce with
D E N R AO 2 0 0 4 - 0 8 ( Re : Re v i s e d C h e m i c a l Control Order for Ozone De ple ti ng
S u b s t a n c e s ) a n d its im ple m e n t i ng rules a n d regulations.
All motor ve hi c l es with MAC S y s t e m s hall not b e registered u nl e s s the
following s tanda rds are compl ied with:
7 . 4 .2 . 34 .1 All motor ve hi c le model 1 9 9 8 a n d below are allowed to u s e
refrigerant type R 1 2 .
7 . 4 .2 . 34 .2 All motor ve hi c l e model 1 9 9 9 a n d ab o ve s hall u s e refrigerant
type R1 3 4 A or other refrigerant type which are compliant to the
Chloroflourocarbon ( C F C ) p h a s e out plan. c d a
7.4.2.35 S i d e Slip Tes t
Automated Test Equi pm e n t (ATE) Si de sl i p Tester s hall b e u se d . T h e
d e s i g n of sides lip of the wheels shall b e m e a s u re d b y running the motor
ve hicle on the platform of the tester.
T h e standard is ( + ) or (-) 7 m m when running one meter.
7.4.2.36 Su s pe nsi on Test
Automated Test Equi pm e n t (ATE) Su spe nsi on Tester shall b e us e d. T h e
su s pe ns i on test m e a s u re s the adhes ion of light duty ve hi cl e su s pe n si on
s y s t e m to the road surface. It m e a s u re s the effectiveness of the s hock
absorbers on e a c h wheel of the vehicl e, c h e c k i n g the absolute d a m p i n g
level s a n d com pa rin g the relative d a m p i n g ba l a n c e between the left a n d
right s ide of e a c h axl e . Sa I ACT
T h e adhe sion m e a s u re m e n t shall not b e l e ss than 2 1 % of the m i n i m u m
load over the static weight.
7.4.2.37 Roller Br a ke Test
Automated Tes t Equi pm e n t (ATE) roller brake tester shall b e us e d .
7 . 4 .2 . 37 .1 T h e s u m of the braki ng forces of the left a n d right wheels shall
not b e l e s s than 5 0 % of the a x l e weight.
7 . 4 .2 . 37 .2 T h e diff erence between the brak ing forces of the left a n d right
wheel shall not e x c e e d 1 0 % of the a x l e weight.
7.4.2.38 Speedomet er Tes t
Automated Test Equi pm e n t (ATE) Spee dometer Tester shall b e us e d .
T h e tester shall c h e c k the actual s p e e d of the motor ve hi cl e a n d the
a c c u r a c y of the ve hic l e speedometer reading. IEHTaA
7 . 4 .2 . 38 .1 T h e speedometer should b e located at a pl a c e where the driver
c a n e as i l y c h e c k the s p e e d while the motor ve hi c l e is running.
7 . 4 .2 . 38 .2 T h e speedometer should h a v e a lighting d e v i c e or lumino us dial
plate with pointer.
7 . 4 .2 . 38 .3 T h e speedometer should b e glare-proof.
7.4.2.39 E x h a u s t Emi ss ion Test
T h e sta nda rds a n d test procedure for s m o ke emiss ion s hall b e in
ac co rdanc e with RA 8 7 4 9 ( C l e a n Air Act) a n d its i m pl e me n t i n g rules a n d
regulations.
7 . 4 .2 . 39 .1 Gasoline-Fed Motor Vehicle
Automated Test E qui pm e n t (ATE) 5 g a s ex h a u s t emission an a l yze r shall
b e u s e d ( H C , CO, CO2, Nox, O2). T h e test is for the determination of the
concentration of carbon monoxide (CO) a n d hydrocarbon ( H C ) emiss ion from
in-use motor ve hic l e runn ing at idle s p e e d consistent with the C l e a n Air Act
of 1 9 9 9 (RA 8 7 4 9 ) . a T S E c A
Emis s i on St a ndards for Veh i cl e s with Spark-Ignition E n g i n e s (Gasoline)*
CO HC
Ve h icle Registration ( % by (ppm as
Volume) Hexane)
Regis t ered for the first time 0 . 5 250
after D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 2 0 0 7
Regis t ered for the first time
on or after January 1, 2 0 0 3 3.5 600
but before January 1, 2 0 0 8
Regis t ered for the first time
on or before D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 2 0 0 2 4.5 800
7 5 0 0 for Metro
For Motorcycles 4 . 5 Manila a n d
1 0 0 0 0 for rural
are as
* at idle
7 . 4 .2 . 39 .2 Diese l-Fed Motor Ve hicle
Automated Test E qui pm e n t (ATE) sm o ke opacimeter shall b e us e d . T h e
test is a sm o ke opacity m e a s u re m e n t for in u s e motor ve hi cl e u s i n g the free
acceleration method.
Emis s i on St a ndards for Veh i cl e s with Compression-Ignition E n g i n e s (Diesel)*
(light absorption c o e f i c i e n t m-1), k
Veh icle Registration Light absorption
c o e f ic i e n t , m-1, k
Regis t ered for the first time 2 . 0
after D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 2 0 0 7
Regis t ered for the first time on
or after January 1 , 2 0 0 3 but 2 . 5
before January 1, 2 0 0 8
2.5
Regis t ered for the first time on 3 . 5 (turbocharged)
or before D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 2 0 0 2 4 . 5 ( 1 , 0 0 0 m inc re ase d
in elevation)
* u s i n g the free acceleration test
Emi ss i on St a nda rds for Rebuilt a n d Imported Used Vehic les*
Light
 absorption
Ve h icle CO*
HC** c o e f ic i e n t ,
Registration ( % by (ppm as m-1, k (turbo
Volume) Hexane) c h a rg e d ) ***
Regis t ered for
the first time 0.5 250 2.0
after D e c e m b e r
31, 2007
* for spark-ignition (gas oline) motor v e hi c l e s
** for compression-ignition (dies el) motor ve hi c l e s
*** figure in brackets relate to turbocharged ve hic l e
7 . 4 .2 . 39 .3 E x h a u s t Pipe Stand a rds
7 . 4 .2 . 3 9 . 3 .1 T h e ex h a u s t pi pe of motor ve hi c le shall not h a v e its
open ing towards the plate nor shall it b e directed towards the compartment.
Ta DA H E
7 . 4 .2 . 3 9 . 3 .2 T h e ex h a us t pipe s hall b e located in a pl a c e where it will
not c a u s e fire to the motor ve hi c l e nor obstruct the function of the other
s y s t e m s of the ve hi cl e s u c h a s the brak ing s y s t e m or the electrical s y s t e m .
7.4.2.40 Headli ght Tes t
Automated Test E qui pm e n t (ATE) headlig ht tester shall b e u se d . T h e
test is for the m e a s u re m e n t of luminous intensity a n d the photometric a x i s
or optical a x i s deviation of the ve hi c l e s headlight.
T h e standa rds are a s follows:
7 . 4 .2 . 40 .1 Lum i n ous intensity
4 - la mp type: 1 0 , 0 0 0 c d or more
2 - la mp type: 1 0 , 0 0 0 c d or more
7 . 4 .2 . 40 .2 Deviation of optic a x i s direction at 1 0 m forward:
Righ t Headl igh t Left Hea dligh t
Up — 0 Up — 0
Down — 2 0 c m Down — 2 0 c m
Left — 2 0 c m Left — 1 0 c m
Righ t — 2 0 c m or l e s s Ri gh t — 2 0 c m or l es s
7.4.2.41 Sou nd Le v e l Meter
So und Le v e r Meter m e a s u re s sound pressure level a n d is c ommon l y
u s e d in noise pollution for quantification of industrial a n d environmental
noise.
T h e sound level of the motor ve hi cl e for horn a n d m u f l e r shal l not
e x c e e d 1 1 5 d B m e a s u re d at a dis tanc e of 2 m from the source.
7.4.2.42 Early Warning D e v i c e
A motor ve hi cl e m u s t b e e qui p p e d with a n Early Warning D e v i c e which
m u s t conform with the provisions of LOI 2 2 9 ( Re : Directing the Installation of
Early Warning D e v i c e on Motor Veh icles) . a H C S T D
7 . 4 .3 S TA G E III — Under Carria ge Inspection
A 2.50-meter d e e p pit is u s e d for underbody inspection of the motor
ve hicle to determine the condition of the following parts of the ve hi c le
through vis ua l inspection.
7 . 4 .3 . 1 Joint Play Test — T h e joint pl a y tester is for vi su a l inspection of
the m e c h a n i c a l condition of a x l e components, stub ax l e s , steering pivot
joints a n d be aring of a ve hi cl e
7 . 4 .3 . 2 Radiator — shall b e free from a n y water l e a k a g e a n d s hall b e
fitted with a radiator c a p
7 . 4 .3 . 3 Engi n e /brake mounting — shall b e free from rust in the a re as
7 . 4 .3 . 4 E n g i n e — shall b e free from oil l e a k a g e
7 . 4 .3 . 5 Transmiss ion — shall b e free from oil l e a k a g e
7 . 4 .3 . 6 Steering bal ls joints — s hall b e tight a n d free from d a m a g e s
DHSaCA
7 . 4 .3 . 7 Steering linka ge s /box mounting — shal l b e tight a n d free from
damages
7 . 4 .3 . 8 Steering idler/sector shaft — shall b e tight a n d free from
damages
7 . 4 .3 . 9 Front/rear s h a c k l e e yes /pi ns /bu s hes — shall h a v e no visible
c r ac k s
7.4.3.10 Stabilizer/bushes — s hall b e free from rust
7.4.3.11 K i n g pins a n d bea r ings — s hall b e tight
7.4.3.12 Front/rear s uspe ns i on joints b u s h e s — shal l h a v e no deformed
bushings
7.4.3.13 Re a r l i n ka g e s — shall b e tight a n d h a v e no c r ac k s or deformed
bushings IcTEaC
7.4.3.14 Fue l hose/pipes — shall b e se cu red, fixed a n d free from l e a k s
7.4.3.15 Sp r ing clips — s hal l h a v e clip bolts
7.4.3.16 S h o c k absorber — s hall h a v e complete mounting bolts a n d with
no s i g n of oil l e a k a g e a n d deformation
7.4.3.17 Drive shaft bolts/nut — s hall h a v e complete bolts, b e tight, a n d
with no s i g n of deformation
7.4.3.18 Differential — shall b e free from a n y oil l e a ka g e s
7.4.3.19 Propeller shaft coupling — shall b e tight
7.4.3.20 E x h a u s t pipe a n d silencer — shall b e free from d a m a g e s
7.4.3.21 C h a s s i s frame — s hall b e free from cut a n d weld connection,
d a m a g e s , corrosion, a n d deformation SC a Ic A
7.4.3.22 C h a s s i s cross m e m b e r — shall b e free from d a m a g e s , corrosion
a n d deformation
7.4.3.23 B ody Floor Board — shall b e free from holes, c r a c k s a n d rust
7.4.3.24 Power steering — shall b e tight a n d with no s i g n of l e a k a g e
7.4.3.25 Parking bra ke wire — shall b e functional a n d properly installed
7.4.3.26 B r ake hoses/pipes/cylinders — shall b e free from l e a ka g e ,
d a m a g e a n d welding I C Ta c D
7.4.3.27 Sp r ing U bolts/nuts — shall b e complete a n d tight
7 . 4 .4 S TA G E IV — I s s u a n c e of Inspection Certificate
7 . 4 .4 . 1 A Certificate of Motor Ve hic le Inspection S y s t e m C o m pli a nc e
(C M VI SC) shall b e i s s ue d b y LTO-Motor Ve hi cle Inspection Center to a ve hi c le
owner certifying that a particular motor ve hi c l e p a s s e d the inspection
process of MVIS. T h e format is shown a s A nnex I.
7 . 4 .4 . 2 Motor Ve hic le Inspection S y s t e m Report (MVISR) shall b e i s s ue d
b y LTO-MVIC to all motor v e hi c l e s that failed the inspection process of MVIS.
T h e format is shown a s Annex II. S C D a E T
T h e CM VI SC a n d the MVISR s hall b e color-coded a s follows:
Private — g ree n
Diplomatic — blue
Government — red
Fr a nc hi s ed Ve hi cl e s — yellow
SECTION 8. Additional Re qu ireme n t s for S pe c i a l Ty p e of Ve hi c l e s a n d Rela te d
Ve h icle Inspection Guideline s . —
8.1 Other Inspections
T h e Assistant Secretary for L a n d Transportation O fi c e m a y d e e m it
n e c e s s a r y to conduct additional inspections relevant to the motor ve hi c le
safety. T h e s e inspections m a y inc lude, but not limited to inclination a n g l e
m e a s u r i n g inspection a n d others.
8.2 Light Electric Ve hi c le s ( L E V )
All Light Electric Veh i cl e s ( L E V ) shall b e in s pec te d in ac co rda nce with AO
2 0 0 6 - 0 1 ( Re : G uide lin e s in the Registration of Light Ve hi c les [ L E V ] ) a n d its
im pl e m e n t i ng rules a n d regulations. ADaEIH
All motor ve hi c l es that are powered or run solely b y batt ery or electricity
shal l b e e xe m p t e d from the requirement of s m o ke emiss ion testing in
ac co rdanc e with MC RIB 2 0 0 7 - 8 5 2 ( Re : Exem ption of Light Ve hi c le s from
S m o ke Emis s ion Test).
8.3 Auto-Liquified Petroleum G a s (LPG)
All ve hi c l e s fueled solely or alternately b y LPG or Auto-LPG s hall b e ins pec te d
in acc ordanc e with Memorandum Circular RI B- 20 07 - 89 1 ( Re : Im p lemen t ing
Rul e s a n d Re gulations in the Initial Registration of Auto LPG Motor Ve hicle s ).
T h e fill v a l v e should b e located outside the ve hi cl e compartment a n d
isolated from the auto-LPG container.
An appropriate sticker m a r ke d "LPG" should b e posted on the fill v a l v e cover
for e a c h unit installed a n d on the upper-left corner of the vehicl e's
windshield. T h e sticker posted on the windshield (a s i de from the "LPG"
m a r k i ng ) should also bear a warning m e s s a g e that s a y s "not allowed to park
on a n enclose d pa rk ing s pa ce". AHT ICD
8.4 Low S p e e d Ve h ic le s ( L S V )
All low s p e e d ve hi c l e s shall b e in s pec te d in ac co rda nce with AO A H S 2 0 0 8 - 1 4
( Re : Gui delin es in the Registration of Low S p e e d Ve hi c le s) a n d it's
im pl e m e n t i ng rules a n d regulations.
8.5 Motorcycles (MC)
All motorcycles shall b e ins pec te d in ac c orda nce with MC A H S 2 0 0 8 - 0 1 ( Re :
Re v i s e d Ru l e s a n d Regulations for the Use of Motorcycles on Hi gh wa ys).
8.6 Fr a nc hi s ed Ve hi cl e s
All franchised ve hi c l e s shall likewise b e ins pec te d in conjunction with LT F R B
Memorandum Circulars a n d other related i s s ua n c e s .
SECTION 9. Inspection Security a n d Sa fety Measures. —
T h e following shal l b e observed in order to e ns ure security a n d safety in the
inspection process:
9.1 Real-time transfer of inspection in e ve r y s t a g e through the interfacing
of MVIS with M VRS; c A C D a H
9.2 T h e a s s i g n m e n t of a un i que us e rn a m e a n d password for e a c h inspector
will b e required before e v e ry inspection; a n d
9.3 All inspectors shall b e required to wear proper safety ge a r s like helmet,
gl oves , m a s k s a n d safety s hoes while in the MVIC.
SECTION 1 0 . Maintenance a n d Calibration of Tes t ing Equi pme nt . —
1 0 . 1 E a c h MVIC shall ma int ai n the u p ke e p of the e qui pme n t a s required a n d
establish a Preventive Maintenance Program of test e qui pme nt in acc orda nce
with the manufacturer's stand a rds .
1 0 . 2 Instruments a n d e qui pme n t requiring calibration or adjustment shall b e
calibrated a n d adjusted e ve r y three (3 ) months or earlier in ac co rdanc e with
the manufacturer's sta nda rds a n d of the Philippines National St a ndards
(PNS), whicheve r b e c o m e s appli ca ble. D I E T H S
1 0 . 3 Maintenance report shall b e genera te d for e ve r y calibration, a n d
lo gge d in the individual test e qu i pme n t m a i n t e n a n c e ledger.
SECTION 1 1 . Records Ke e p i n g a n d Reporting. —
T h e Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers s hall mai ntain a n d ke e p the records
a n d dat a of all motor ve hi c l e s inspected. All inspection data shall b e
integrated to the LTO-MVIS da t a ba s e .
T h e Chief of MVIC shall submit a report of all ins pec te d motor ve hi c l e s at the
e n d of e a c h month to the LTO M an a g e m e n t Information Division; copy
furnished the O fi c e of the LTO Assistant Secretary a n d the O f i c e of the
Undersecretary for Ro ad Transport.
SECTION 1 2 . Post-Inspection Procedures. —
1 2 . 1 H a n d l i n g of Clients Complaints
To en s ure that the complaints/feedbacks from the customers are recorded,
monitored, a n a l y z e d a n d reported to the top m a n a g e m e n t , a procedure
which defined the actions a n d responsibilities of o f i c i a l s a n d personnel
concerned is doc ume n t ed in PM-OAS 0 1 1 of the Quality M an a g e m e n t S y s t e m
Procedure Manual. T h e Customers' Co m pl a i n ts /Fee dbac k s M a n a g e m e n t in
PM-OAS 0 1 1 shall b e obs erved in ha nd l i n g clients' complaints relative to the
implementation of the MVIS. SCa ITA
1 2 . 2 Administrative Liability
Any o f i c i a l or em pl o yee who, after d u e notice a n d hearing, is found guilty of
committing a n y of the following acts, either willfully or through ne g l i ge n c e ,
shal l b e administratively liable for offense(s) defined under the Civil Se r vi c e
laws, rules a n d regulations:
1 2 .2 .1 Re gis tering or c a u s i n g the registration of a motor ve hi cl e in
violation of a n y of the provisions of this Administrative Order;
1 2 .2 .2 Reporting or certifying that a motor ve hi cl e p a s s e d the s tand ards
set under the MVIS when, in truth a n d in fact, s u c h is not the c a s e ; S T I c a E
1 2 .2 .3 Conspiring and/or ass is t ing in the commiss ion of a n y of the
foregoing ac ts; a n d
1 2 .2 .4 Violating or prevent ing, b y his act or omission, the enforcement
or implementation of a n y of the provisions of this Administrative Order.
SECTION 1 3 . Qualification Re qui re me n ts of MVIC Chief a n d Inspectors. —
1 3 . 1 T h e Chief of the MVIC should h a v e a ba c ca l au rea t e d e g re e in
e ngi ne e r ing with at least five (5 ) ye a rs relevant or equivalent exp e ri e nc e a n d
other Civil Se rvi c e requirements.
1 3 . 2 MV Inspectors should h a v e a ba cc a l au rea t e de gre e in e ngin e er in g with
at least two ( 2 ) ye a r s relevant or equivalent expe r ie nc e a n d other Civil
Se r vi c e requirements. ASE cHI
1 3 . 3 Th ose who are presently conducting motor ve hi cl e inspection should
undergo at least 4 0 hours of training under the new MVIS before b e i n g
allowed to u s e a n y of the new testing e qui pme nt .
SECTION 1 4 . Re p e a l i n g C l a u s e . —
All circulars, orders, m e m or and a, rules a n d regulations, or i s s u a n c e s in
conflict herewith are d e e m e d repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 1 5 . Separability Cl a u s e . —
Should a n y part hereof b e decla red unconstitutional or in violation of a n y
ex is ting law, the provision not so aff ected s hall rema in vali d a n d in full force
a n d effect. c H D a E I
SECTION 1 6 . Annual Review. —
DOTC/LTO shall undertake a n a nn u a l review of this I RR for the purpose of
modifications or a m e n d m e n t s thereto a s m a y b e d e e m e d proper a n d
n e c e s s a r y. Any a m e n d m e n t s and/or modifications s hall b e subjected to
pub lic consultation.
SECTION 1 7 . Transitory Provision. —
For LTO Re gi ona l O fi c e s without exis t ing Motor Ve hic le Inspection Center,
inspection shal l b e undertaken at the nearest MVIC.
SECTION 1 8 . Eff ectivity. —
Th is Order shall take effect fifteen (1 5 ) d a y s after publication in two
news pape rs of ge ne ra l circulation a n d after receipt of a copy thereof b y the
O fi c e of the National Registry of the UP Law Center, Dilim an, Quezon City.
DIESaC
( S G D . ) ARTURO C . LOMIBAO
Assistant Secretary
L a n d Transportation O fi c e
APPROVED:
( S G D . ) LEANDRO R. MENDOZA
Secretary
Department of Transportation a n d Communic a tions