LTO - Exam Reviewer Violations, Fines, and Penalties Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is 'obstruction' as defined under Philippine traffic rules, and what is the penalty?

Accepted Answer

Any act that blocks or impedes the free flow of traffic — subject to fines and possible impoundment

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Parking on a sidewalk — only a warning

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Driving slowly in the left lane — no penalty

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Stopping at a red light — not an obstruction

Question 2

The 'Preventive Suspension' of a driver's license by the LTO may be ordered when:

Accepted Answer

The driver poses an imminent threat to road safety based on serious traffic offenses

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The driver has 1 unpaid parking ticket

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The driver's vehicle has failed emissions testing

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The driver is below 25 years old

Question 3

A driver's license can be confiscated on the spot under which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

DUI arrest, reckless driving causing injury, or other flagrant violations authorized by law

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Minor speeding violation

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Failing to display the OR/CR in the vehicle

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Parking in a no-parking zone

Question 4

Under the Motor Vehicle User's Charge (MVUC) law, road users who pay the annual charge fund which programs?

Accepted Answer

Road maintenance, road safety programs, and air quality improvement

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Salaries of LTO personnel only

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Vehicle importation taxes

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Driver education programs at private schools

Question 5

What is the penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol as a second offense under RA 10586?

Accepted Answer

Fine of PHP 80,000 and imprisonment of 6 months to 1 year

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Same as first offense — PHP 20,000 fine

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Community service for 7 days only

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Fine of PHP 5,000 and 1-week suspension

Question 6

What special penalty applies to professional drivers convicted of DUI under RA 10586?

Accepted Answer

They face zero-tolerance BAC enforcement and stricter penalties due to their duty of care to passengers

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They receive the same penalties as non-professional drivers

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They are only cited if passengers were present

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Professional drivers are exempt from breathalyzer testing