LTO to impound e-bikes on national highways starting Dec 1

Starting December 1, 2025, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will begin apprehending and impounding e-bikes and e-trikes on national highways.

This policy, aimed at prioritizing road safety, will include major national roads such as EDSA, MacArthur Highway, and Maharlika Highway.

LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao acknowledged potential public backlash but stated that road safety is the agency's top priority.

The prohibition was previously discussed in a Senate deliberation on the DOTr's 2026 budget following numerous complaints.

Initially, users on secondary roads will receive warnings during a five-day information drive before full enforcement begins.

While not permitted on main thoroughfares, these vehicles may still be allowed on barangay roads and within subdivisions.

However, a lawmaker has questioned the legal basis of this new rule.