Land Transportation Laws Flashcards

Under Republic Act 4136, what is the maximum speed limit for motor vehicles passing through a school zone?

Answer: 20 kph

RA 4136 mandates a 20 kph speed limit in school zones to protect children.

Which government agency is primarily responsible for registering motor vehicles and issuing driver's licenses in the Philippines?

Answer: LTO

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) handles vehicle registration and driver licensing under RA 4136.

A driver is caught driving with a license that expired 3 years ago. Under RA 4136, this is classified as:

Answer: Driving without a license

An expired license beyond the grace period is treated as driving without a license, a serious violation.

Under the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act (RA 10586), what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level triggers automatic suspension of a professional driver's license?

Answer: 0.05%

Professional drivers face license suspension at a BAC of 0.05%, half the 0.10% threshold applied to non-professional drivers.

What does the Seat Belt Use Act (RA 8750) require of all front-seat passengers in a private motor vehicle?

Answer: All front-seat occupants must wear a seatbelt at all times

RA 8750 mandates that all front-seat occupants — driver and passengers — wear seatbelts whenever the vehicle is in motion.

Under RA 4136, a vehicle registration must be renewed:

Answer: Annually

RA 4136 requires annual renewal of vehicle registration to keep records updated and roadworthiness verified.

The Anti-Distracted Driving Act (RA 10913) prohibits a driver from using a mobile phone while driving unless:

Answer: A hands-free device is used

RA 10913 allows mobile phone use only through a hands-free device that does not require the driver to hold the phone.