LTO - Exam Reviewer Violations, Fines, and Penalties Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the penalty for a driver caught not wearing a seatbelt under RA 8750?
- No penalty — seatbelts are optional
- A fine in the range of PHP 1,000 to PHP 5,000 depending on offense count (Correct answer)
- PHP 100 fine only
- Vehicle impoundment for 24 hours
Correct answer: A fine in the range of PHP 1,000 to PHP 5,000 depending on offense count
Violations of RA 8750 (Seat Belt Use Act) carry fines that increase with each offense.
Republic Act 8750 imposes fines for non-compliance with seat belt requirements. LTO fine schedules set specific amounts per offense; fines increase for repeat violations. The driver is cited for both not wearing their own belt and for passengers not wearing belts.
Question 2: Under RA 10586, a driver with a BAC between 0.05% and 0.15% is classified as:
- Sober and may continue driving
- DUI Level 1 — impaired driving (Correct answer)
- Only subject to a verbal warning
- DUI only if involved in an accident
Correct answer: DUI Level 1 — impaired driving
A BAC between 0.05% and 0.15% constitutes the first level of DUI under RA 10586, carrying administrative and criminal penalties.
RA 10586 defines levels of DUI offense by BAC: 0.05%-0.15% is Level 1 (fine of PHP 20,000 + suspension); above 0.15% is Level 2 (fine of PHP 80,000 + imprisonment). DUI resulting in injury or death is an aggravated offense.
Question 3: What happens to a vehicle impounded by traffic authorities due to a traffic violation?
- It is auctioned immediately
- It is held at an impound lot; the owner must pay the fine and impound fees to reclaim it (Correct answer)
- It is returned free of charge after 24 hours
- It is transferred to the barangay
Correct answer: It is held at an impound lot; the owner must pay the fine and impound fees to reclaim it
Impounded vehicles are held at designated lots; owners must settle fines and impound fees before the vehicle is released.
When a vehicle is impounded for traffic violations, it is taken to a designated impound lot. The owner must present proof of registration and ownership, pay the traffic fine, and pay accumulating daily impound storage fees. Unclaimed vehicles may eventually be declared abandoned and disposed of by law.
Question 4: What penalty applies to a driver who fails to stop at a 'STOP' sign?
- No penalty unless an accident occurs
- A traffic fine for failure to obey a mandatory traffic control device (Correct answer)
- Only a verbal warning from a traffic officer
- PHP 50 fine
Correct answer: A traffic fine for failure to obey a mandatory traffic control device
Failing to obey a STOP sign is a traffic violation under RA 4136 subject to fines regardless of whether an accident occurs.
Traffic control devices such as STOP signs are regulatory under RA 4136, and failure to comply is a violation. Fines are set by LTO regulations. The fact that no accident occurred does not negate the violation.
Question 5: A vehicle driver who accumulates traffic violation records may face which administrative sanction from the LTO?
- Public shaming through newspaper publication only
- Suspension or revocation of the driver's license (Correct answer)
- Mandatory vehicle confiscation for life
- Transfer of the driver's record to the barangay
Correct answer: Suspension or revocation of the driver's license
The LTO's administrative sanctions for habitual traffic violators include suspension and ultimately revocation of the driver's license.
The LTO maintains driver records through its driver's license point system. Habitual violations result in escalating sanctions: warning, suspension, and revocation. Revocation is the most severe administrative sanction — the driver loses the privilege to drive and must reapply after a waiting period.
Question 6: Reckless driving, as defined under RA 4136, means operating a vehicle:
- 5 kph above the speed limit on an expressway
- In a manner that endangers persons or property without due regard for traffic laws (Correct answer)
- Without the air conditioning turned on
- Without checking tire pressure before a trip
Correct answer: In a manner that endangers persons or property without due regard for traffic laws
Reckless driving is any operation of a vehicle that endangers life or property by disregarding traffic rules and safe driving standards.
Section 48 of RA 4136 defines reckless driving as operating a motor vehicle on any public highway in a manner that endangers persons or property without reasonable caution. This includes dangerous overtaking, racing on public roads, weaving, and extreme speeding. Penalties include fines, license suspension, and imprisonment.
LTO - Exam Reviewer Violations, Fines, and Penalties Questions and Answers 2
What is the penalty for a driver caught not wearing a seatbelt under RA 8750?