LTO Traffic Violations and Penalties Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

License confiscation, fine of PHP 20,000, and imprisonment up to 3 months

Answer

A warning and a fine of PHP 500

Answer

Only a fine of PHP 2,000

Answer

Community service for 3 days only

Question 2

A driver who refuses to submit to a breathalyzer test under RA 10586 faces what consequence?

Accepted Answer

The refusal is treated as prima facie evidence of DUI and carries the same penalties

Answer

The refusal is accepted and the driver is released

Answer

Only a fine of PHP 100

Answer

The officer must obtain a court order first

Question 3

What traffic violation occurs when a driver disregards a traffic enforcer's signal to stop at a checkpoint?

Accepted Answer

Serious traffic violation — failure to obey the signal of an authorized officer

Answer

Minor traffic violation punishable by PHP 150 fine

Answer

Obstruction of justice only

Answer

Not a violation if the driver is in a hurry

Question 4

What is the penalty for a driver caught using a mobile phone while driving under RA 10913 on the first offense?

Accepted Answer

PHP 5,000 fine for first offense

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PHP 500 fine

Answer

Warning only

Answer

PHP 500 and 1-day suspension

Question 5

The registered vehicle owner may be held liable for traffic violations when the actual driver is unknown because:

Accepted Answer

Vehicle registration creates legal responsibility for the owner under Philippine law

Answer

No one can be held liable in such cases

Answer

The LTO is automatically responsible

Answer

Criminal charges are filed against the owner automatically

Question 6

Drag racing or street racing on public roads in the Philippines is classified under which violation?

Accepted Answer

Reckless driving — a major violation under RA 4136

Answer

Minor traffic infraction

Answer

Only a barangay-level ordinance violation

Answer

It is only illegal if an accident occurs