LTO waives fines for traffic violations and late registrations in storm-hit areas until Aug 8

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced Tuesday that it will waive fines for traffic violations and late vehicle registration and driver's license renewal in areas affected by recent severe weather.

Assistant Secretary Greg Pua Jr. signed a memorandum waiving weekly surcharges for late motor vehicle registration and driver's license renewal from July 21 to 25, with validity extended to August 8.

The LTO also extended the settlement of fines for traffic apprehensions during this period until August 8.

For vehicles purchased between July 21 and 25, penalties for late registration will be waived, and counting days on sales invoices will start from August 8 to avoid penalties.

Several parts of the country experienced heavy downpour and flooding due to southwest monsoon and typhoons Crising, Dante, and Emong, affecting a total of 2.7 million families across 17 regions.