LTO extends registration, license renewals to October 3

MANILA, Philippines — Amid travel disruptions due to successive typhoons, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the validity of motor vehicle registration and driver’s licenses which expired on Sept. 30.

LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II announced the extension on Tuesday to assist those affected by typhoons.  

“I issued a memorandum to regional LTO directors down to the district offices regarding the deadline extension,” Mendoza said.

Under the memorandum, the validity of vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses due on Sept. 30 is extended until Oct. 3, with no fines to be collected during the period.

The order also extended the settlement period for traffic violations that took effect on Sept. 26, giving motorists until Friday to comply.

Mendoza said the extension was necessary after government work in Metro Manila and other affected regions was suspended due to Typhoons Opong, Mirasol and Nando.