LTO - Exam Reviewer Violations, Fines, and Penalties Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the penalty for a driver caught not wearing a seatbelt under RA 8750?

Accepted Answer

A fine in the range of PHP 1,000 to PHP 5,000 depending on offense count

Answer

No penalty — seatbelts are optional

Answer

PHP 100 fine only

Answer

Vehicle impoundment for 24 hours

Question 2

Under RA 10586, a driver with a BAC between 0.05% and 0.15% is classified as:

Accepted Answer

DUI Level 1 — impaired driving

Answer

Sober and may continue driving

Answer

Only subject to a verbal warning

Answer

DUI only if involved in an accident

Question 3

What happens to a vehicle impounded by traffic authorities due to a traffic violation?

Accepted Answer

It is held at an impound lot; the owner must pay the fine and impound fees to reclaim it

Answer

It is auctioned immediately

Answer

It is returned free of charge after 24 hours

Answer

It is transferred to the barangay

Question 4

What penalty applies to a driver who fails to stop at a 'STOP' sign?

Accepted Answer

A traffic fine for failure to obey a mandatory traffic control device

Answer

No penalty unless an accident occurs

Answer

Only a verbal warning from a traffic officer

Answer

PHP 50 fine

Question 5

A vehicle driver who accumulates traffic violation records may face which administrative sanction from the LTO?

Accepted Answer

Suspension or revocation of the driver's license

Answer

Public shaming through newspaper publication only

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Mandatory vehicle confiscation for life

Answer

Transfer of the driver's record to the barangay

Question 6

Reckless driving, as defined under RA 4136, means operating a vehicle:

Accepted Answer

In a manner that endangers persons or property without due regard for traffic laws

Answer

5 kph above the speed limit on an expressway

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Without the air conditioning turned on

Answer

Without checking tire pressure before a trip