LTO Violations, Fines, and Penalties 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What happens to a driver's license when they accumulate 12 demerit points within a year?
- License is suspended for 90 days (Correct answer)
- License is revoked permanently
- Driver must pay a $500 fine only
- Driver attends a mandatory refresher course only
Correct answer: License is suspended for 90 days
Accumulating 12 demerit points within a 12-month period typically results in a 90-day license suspension.
Question 2: Which of the following is NOT a moving violation?
- Running a red light
- Expired vehicle registration (Correct answer)
- Speeding
- Failure to yield
Correct answer: Expired vehicle registration
Expired vehicle registration is a non-moving violation because the vehicle does not have to be in motion for the offense to occur.
Question 3: A driver convicted of reckless driving for the second time within 12 months faces:
- A warning letter only
- Revocation of driving privileges (Correct answer)
- A $50 fine
- One demerit point added
Correct answer: Revocation of driving privileges
A second reckless driving conviction within 12 months typically results in revocation of the driver's license.
Question 4: When a driver flees the scene of an accident causing property damage, this is known as:
- Reckless driving
- Hit-and-run (Correct answer)
- Negligent operation
- Road rage
Correct answer: Hit-and-run
Leaving the scene of an accident without stopping to provide information is legally classified as a hit-and-run offense.
Question 5: What is the typical minimum fine for a first-time DUI conviction?
- $50
- $150
- $500 (Correct answer)
- $1,500
Correct answer: $500
First-time DUI fines commonly start at $500 or more, and can reach several thousand dollars when court fees are included.
Question 6: A driver who fails to stop at a school bus with flashing red lights is subject to:
- A minor warning
- A fine and possible license suspension (Correct answer)
- Only a verbal reprimand
- A one-point demerit only
Correct answer: A fine and possible license suspension
Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights is a serious violation that typically carries both a fine and possible license suspension.
Question 7: Which authority is primarily responsible for issuing traffic violation tickets on public highways?
- City mayor's office
- Law enforcement officers (Correct answer)
- Department of Education
- Local barangay officials
Correct answer: Law enforcement officers
Law enforcement officers—including traffic police and highway patrol—are the authorized officials for issuing traffic citations.
LTO Violations, Fines, and Penalties 2
What happens to a driver's license when they accumulate 12 demerit points within a year?