AS part of its intensified campaign against violations in the initial registration process for new vehicles, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) revealed on Friday that it has fined, suspended, and revoked licenses of motorcycle and car dealers found noncompliant with the prescribed initial registration procedures.
LTO’s action followed hearings conducted on the show-cause orders (SCOs) previously issued by the agency against those facing complaints related to failure to comply with prescribed processing periods and the release of Official Receipts (ORs), Certificates of Registration (CRs), and license plates, LTO chief Markus Lacanilao told The Manila Times.
Citing resolutions, Lacanilao said 37 dealers were fined, 39 were meted a P500,000 fine and a six-month suspension of their accreditation, and 12 had their accreditation revoked and blacklisted for one year for proven violations of existing LTO laws and regulations.
Some of those fined were Premiumbikes, Novaliches, Quezon City; Wheeltek, Bagong Silang, Mandaluyong; Exponent Konka, Western Bicutan, Taguig; V8 Racer – Tonsuya, Malabon City; Guanzon Merchandising, Bayambang, Pangasinan; Eversure Maxim, Malalom, Leyte; and Rubi Grand Showroom, Panabo, Davao del Norte.
Those slapped with a P500,000 fine and a six-month suspension of accreditation include Iconic Dealership, BGC, Taguig City; and Rizal Autozone, B.F. Homes, Parañaque City.
Meanwhile, some of those whose accreditation was revoked and placed under one-year blacklisting included: Wheeltek, San Isidro, Makati; Power Racer-San Miguel, Bulacan; Motoxpress, Talon Uno; Honda Motor Sports, Olympia, Makati; and Rizal Autozone, Double Tree.
According to the top LTO official, the action would not end with issuing SCOs to hold accredited dealers accountable for failing to meet their obligations.
“We will not allow their negligence to continue causing inconvenience and hardship to our motorists,” Lacanilao said.
“Dealers who persistently fail to comply with LTO regulations will face heavier penalties, including the suspension of their operations,” he vowed.
