LTO Land Transportation Laws 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under RA 4136, what penalty is imposed on a driver who refuses a lawful inspection or flagdown by a law enforcement officer?
- Written warning only
- Fine and possible license suspension (Correct answer)
- Immediate vehicle impoundment only
- No penalty if the driver later cooperates
Correct answer: Fine and possible license suspension
Refusing a lawful flagdown or inspection is a violation under RA 4136 punishable by fines and potential license suspension.
Question 2: Which law governs the operation of public utility vehicles (PUVs) and the franchising of public land transportation services in the Philippines?
- RA 4136
- RA 6395
- EO 202 creating LTFRB (Correct answer)
- PD 1112
Correct answer: EO 202 creating LTFRB
Executive Order 202 created the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), which franchises and regulates PUV operations.
Question 3: Under the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act (RA 11229), children below what age must use an appropriate child restraint system?
- Below 10 years old
- Below 12 years old (Correct answer)
- Below 8 years old
- Below 7 years old
Correct answer: Below 12 years old
RA 11229 requires children below 12 years old to be secured in an appropriate child restraint system when riding in a motor vehicle.
Question 4: What does the term 'Certificate of Registration' (CR) signify under RA 4136?
- Proof that a driver has passed the written exam
- Official document proving a vehicle is registered with the LTO (Correct answer)
- A franchise to operate as a public utility vehicle
- An insurance clearance document
Correct answer: Official document proving a vehicle is registered with the LTO
The CR is the LTO-issued document that proves a motor vehicle has been lawfully registered and is authorized to operate on public roads.
Question 5: Under the Road Speed Limiter Act (RA 8794 as amended), which category of vehicle is required by law to be equipped with a speed limiter?
- Private passenger cars over 2,000 cc
- Public utility buses and trucks (Correct answer)
- Motorcycles above 400 cc
- All registered vehicles regardless of type
Correct answer: Public utility buses and trucks
Public utility buses and trucks must be fitted with speed limiters under RA 8794 to reduce road accidents caused by over-speeding.
Question 6: A driver involved in a vehicular accident causing physical injuries is legally obligated to:
- Leave the scene quickly to seek help
- Remain at the scene, render aid, and report to authorities (Correct answer)
- Wait only if property damage exceeds ₱50,000
- Notify their insurance company before the police
Correct answer: Remain at the scene, render aid, and report to authorities
RA 4136 and related laws require a driver involved in an accident to stay at the scene, assist the injured, and report to the nearest authority.
Question 7: Under RA 4136, the plate number of a motor vehicle must be:
- Kept inside the vehicle at all times
- Displayed clearly on both front and rear of the vehicle (Correct answer)
- Shown only at the rear of the vehicle
- Optional for motorcycles registered before 2000
Correct answer: Displayed clearly on both front and rear of the vehicle
RA 4136 requires the official plate number to be permanently displayed on both the front and rear of every registered motor vehicle.
LTO Land Transportation Laws 3
Under RA 4136, what penalty is imposed on a driver who refuses a lawful inspection or flagdown by a law enforcement officer?