LTO - Exam Reviewer Land Transportation Laws Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under RA 4136, what is the maximum speed limit on open country roads unless a different limit is posted?
- 60 kph
- 80 kph (Correct answer)
- 100 kph
- 50 kph
Correct answer: 80 kph
The general speed limit on open country roads under RA 4136 is 80 kph unless a posted sign specifies otherwise.
Section 35 of RA 4136 sets default speed limits: 80 kph on open country roads; 40 kph in cities, municipalities, and other built-up areas; 20-30 kph in school zones. Expressways have their own speed limits. Drivers must observe whichever limit is lower — the default or any posted sign.
Question 2: What is the legal basis for requiring vehicles to undergo annual inspection in the Philippines?
- Local government ordinances only
- Republic Act 4136 — vehicles must pass LTO inspection to renew registration (Correct answer)
- Department of Education circulars
- Presidential Decree 1112 only
Correct answer: Republic Act 4136 — vehicles must pass LTO inspection to renew registration
RA 4136 requires vehicles to be inspected and certified roadworthy by the LTO as a condition of annual registration renewal.
Under RA 4136, motor vehicles must undergo LTO inspection (Motor Vehicle Inspection System — MVIS) to verify they meet roadworthiness standards before registration is renewed. Defects in brakes, lights, emissions, tires, and safety equipment must be corrected before the vehicle can renew.
Question 3: What does the 'Official Receipt and Certificate of Registration' (OR/CR) of a vehicle prove?
- That the driver has a valid license
- That the vehicle is legally registered and the owner has paid registration fees (Correct answer)
- That the vehicle has passed emissions testing only
- That the vehicle is covered by comprehensive insurance
Correct answer: That the vehicle is legally registered and the owner has paid registration fees
The OR/CR proves that the vehicle's registration is current, fees have been paid, and the vehicle is legally authorized to use public roads.
The Official Receipt (OR) proves payment of registration fees; the Certificate of Registration (CR) is the official document showing the vehicle's registered details. Both must be present in the vehicle at all times. Failure to present them during inspection is a violation. They are also required for vehicle sale and transfer.
Question 4: Under RA 4136, which authority has the power to suspend or revoke a driver's license?
- The barangay captain
- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) (Correct answer)
- The Department of National Defense
- Any traffic enforcer on duty
Correct answer: The Land Transportation Office (LTO)
The LTO is the government agency empowered to issue, suspend, and revoke driver's licenses in the Philippines.
Under RA 4136, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has exclusive authority to issue, renew, suspend, and revoke driver's licenses. Traffic enforcers may confiscate licenses on the spot for certain violations, but formal suspension/revocation proceedings are conducted by the LTO through administrative processes.
Question 5: The Republic Act that governs the registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers in the Philippines is:
- Republic Act 7924
- Republic Act 4136 (Correct answer)
- Republic Act 9003
- Republic Act 8749
Correct answer: Republic Act 4136
Republic Act 4136, the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, is the primary law governing driver licensing and vehicle registration in the Philippines.
Enacted in 1964, Republic Act 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code) remains the cornerstone legislation for motor vehicle use in the Philippines. It covers registration of vehicles, licensing of drivers, traffic rules and regulations, and the powers of the Land Transportation Office. Various subsequent laws supplement but do not replace it.
Question 6: A vehicle's emissions must comply with standards set by which law in the Philippines?
- RA 4136 only
- RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act) as enforced through LTO registration requirements (Correct answer)
- RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act)
- Local government ordinances only
Correct answer: RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act) as enforced through LTO registration requirements
RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act) sets emission standards for motor vehicles, enforced through LTO registration requiring an emissions test certificate.
Republic Act 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999) requires all motor vehicles to comply with emission standards. Vehicles must pass an emissions test at LTO-accredited testing centers as a prerequisite for annual registration renewal. Vehicles that fail emissions testing must undergo repairs before registration is approved.
LTO - Exam Reviewer Land Transportation Laws Questions and Answers 2
Under RA 4136, what is the maximum speed limit on open country roads unless a different limit is posted?