Revised Guidelines on the Issuance and Use of Protocol Plates
DOTC Department Order No. 013-15 outlines the revised guidelines for the issuance and use of low-numbered (Protocol) license plates for government officials in the Philippines. The order specifies which officials are entitled to these plates, including the President, Vice President, and other high-ranking officials, with the President and Vice President allowed up to four pairs of plates. Protocol plates must only be used for vehicles registered in the official's name and cannot be transferred to unauthorized individuals; violations will result in penalties. Additionally, these vehicles remain subject to annual registration fees and traffic laws. The order emphasizes that all previous inconsistent directives are superseded and takes effect immediately.
Quick Answers
- What is Revised Guidelines on the Issuance and Use of Protocol Plates about?
- DOTC Department Order No. 013-15 outlines the revised guidelines for the issuance and use of low-numbered (Protocol) license plates for government officials in the Philippines. The order specifies which officials are entitled to these plates, including the President, Vice President, and other high-ranking officials, with the President and Vice President allowed up to four pairs of plates. Protocol plates must only be used for vehicles registered in the official's name and cannot be transferred to unauthorized individuals; violations will result in penalties. Additionally, these vehicles remain subject to annual registration fees and traffic laws. The order emphasizes that all previous inconsistent directives are superseded and takes effect immediately.
- What type of law is DOTC Department Order No. 013-15?
- Revised Guidelines on the Issuance and Use of Protocol Plates (DOTC Department Order No. 013-15) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Revised Guidelines on the Issuance and Use of Protocol Plates enacted?
- Revised Guidelines on the Issuance and Use of Protocol Plates (DOTC Department Order No. 013-15) was enacted on May 19, 2015.
- What is the citation for Revised Guidelines on the Issuance and Use of Protocol Plates?
- Revised Guidelines on the Issuance and Use of Protocol Plates, DOTC Department Order No. 013-15, May 19, 2015 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- DOTC Department Order No. 013-15
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Department of Transportation and Communications
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 19, 2015
DOTC DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 013-15
| SUBJECT | : | Revised Guidelines on the Issuance and Use of Protocol Plates |
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 400 and 400-A dated January 17, 2005 and September 6, 2006, respectively, the following guidelines shall govern the assignment and issuance of low-numbered (Protocol) license plates for motor vehicles of government officials, to wit: CHTAIc
1. The following officials shall be entitled to the use of low-numbered/protocol license plates:
|
Officials
|
Assigned Number
|
| President of the Republic of the Philippines |
1 and/or PANGULO
|
| Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines |
2
|
| Senate President |
3
|
| Speaker of the House of Representatives |
4
|
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
5
|
| Cabinet Secretary |
6
|
| Senator |
7
|
| Congressman |
8
|
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court |
9
|
| Presiding Justice/Other Justices of the Court of |
10
|
| Appeals/Solicitor General |
|
| Chairman of the Commission on Elections |
11
|
| Cabinet Undersecretary |
12
|
| Chief of Staff, AFP/Chief, PNP |
14
|
| RTC Judges |
16
|
| Metropolitan Trial Court (MeTC), Metropolitan Trial |
17
|
| Court in the Cities (MTCC), Municipal Trial Court | |
| (MTC) and Sha'ria Court Judges |
2. All other officials with equivalent rank/position as the aforementioned are also entitled to the use of the low-numbered/protocol license plates subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) upon the recommendation of the Assistant Secretary of the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
3. Each official can avail of two (2) sets of protocol plates for motor vehicles duly registered in their name, except for the President and the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, who may be assigned a maximum of four (4) pairs of protocol plates. EATCcI
4. The protocol plates shall not be used for any other motor vehicle and cannot be assigned or transferred to any unauthorized person/s or motor vehicle. Violation of this prohibition shall result in the revocation of the herein granted privilege, the confiscation of the protocol plates, and the imposition of penalty as provided by existing laws.
5. In case of loss of protocol plates, the same shall be immediately reported to the LTO by submitting a duly notarized Affidavit of Loss and or police report.
6. The LTO shall be responsible for the design and security features of the protocol plates, taking into consideration the following:
a. The use of the protocol plates shall be limited to the term of the officials; it shall bear markings to indicate its effectivity e.g., 16th Congress, 2010-2016, etc.
b. To easily identify the specific official to whom plates are assigned to, the office or locality they represent shall likewise be indicated on the plates, e.g., MKT1 which stands for the First District of Makati, DOT for the Secretary of Department of Tourism, etc.
7. MVs issued with protocol plates are not exempt from annual registration. The registration fees shall be borne by the official concerned. The schedule of registration shall be based on the original private plates issued by LTO.
8. Vehicles with protocol plates are subject to traffic laws and local ordinances.
All Orders, Issuances and Memoranda inconsistent herewith are deemed superseded.
This Order shall take effect immediately.
(SGD.) ATTY. JOSE PERPETUO M. LOTILLAUndersecretary for Legal Affairs andOfficer-in-Charge, Office of the SecretaryDepartment of Transportation and Communications
Cite This Law
Revised Guidelines on the Issuance and Use of Protocol Plates, DOTC Department Order No. 013-15, May 19, 2015 (Philippines)
Revised Guidelines on the Issuance and Use of Protocol Plates, DOTC Department Order No. 013-15 (Phil. 2015)
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- Rules and Regulations Governing the Use and Issuance of Commemorative Plates/StickersLTO Administrative Order No. BGC-AO-99003 • Jul 28, 1999 • Other Rules and Procedures
- Procedures for the Online Requisition and Issuance of Duplicate Plates, Change Classification Plates, and Replacement PlatesLTO Memorandum Circular No. AHS-2009-1086 • Dec 4, 2008 • Other Rules and Procedures
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Use of Commemorative Plates Pursuant to Presidential Memorandum Order No. 405LTO Administrative Order No. 005-97 • Oct 3, 1997 • Other Rules and Procedures
- Adopting New Policies and Protocol on Essential Newborn CareDOH Administrative Order No. 2009-0025 • Dec 1, 2009 • Other Rules and Procedures
- Regulating the Assignment and Issuance of Low-Numbered (Protocol) License Plates to Motor Vehicles Used by Officials of the Republic of the PhilippinesExecutive Order No. 400 • Jan 18, 2005 • Presidential Issuances
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