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List of LTO Driver’s Education Center Locations

The Land Transportation Office Driver Education Centers (LTO DECs) were launched by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in a bid to help provide road safety training for student drivers, particularly those who are incapable of paying the steep fees that regular driving schools charge. It offers free training meant to teach drivers to recognize risk and potential consequences, making the roads just a little bit safer for the general public. The LTO DECs also offer the mandatory 15-hour training course that all drivers or aspiring drivers need to complete, the Theoretical Driving Course (TDC).

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If you ever need to learn about these things or complete your TDC, or you know someone who do, and you do not wish to shell out money unnecessarily, then here’s your free option. Check out this updated list of active Driver Education Centers nationwide.

Complete List of LTO Driver Education Centers (LTO DEC)

For your reference, here’s a complete list of all LTO DECs in the entire country:

Region 1

La Union
LTO Region 1 Driver Education Center
Address: LTO Regional Office Aguila Road Sevilla City Of San Fernando (Capital) La Union
Contact Number: 0726070465
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-01

Region 2

Cagayan
LTO Region 2 Driver Education Center
Address: Main Avenue San Gabriel Tuguegarao City (Capital) Cagayan
Contact Number: 09652346334
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-02

Region 3

Pampanga
Main Driver Education Center
Address: LTO Bldg Government Center Maimpis San Fernando (Capital) Pampanga
Contact Number: 0454551764
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-03

Region 4A (CALABARZON)

Laguna
LTO R4A Driver Education Center
Address: Second Floor MVIC Building Maharlika Highway San Benito Alaminos Laguna
Contact Number: 0495466415
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00007-04

Region 4B (MIMAROPA)

Oriental Mindoro
LTO R4B Driving School
Address: Tawiran City Of Calapan (Capital) Oriental Mindoro
Contact Number: 0432887143
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-04

Marinduque
LTO Boac Driving School
Address: Bangbangalon Boac (Capital) Marinduque
Contact Number: 0423111526
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00002-04

Romblon
LTO Romblon Driving School
Address: Tabing Dagat (Pob.) Odiongan Romblon
Contact Number: 0425675199
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00003-04

Palawan
LTO Palawan Driving School
Address: Valencia San Pedro Puerto Princesa City (Capital) Palawan
Contact Number: 0484340562
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00004-04

Occidental Mindoro
LTO San Jose Driving School
Address: Municipal Compound Barangay 7 (Pob.) San Jose Occidental Mindoro
Contact Number: 09083305768
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00005-04

Occidental Mindoro
LTO Sablayan Driving School
Address: Tuburan Poblacion (Lumangbayan) Sablayan Occidental Mindoro
Contact Number: 09207889419
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00006-04

Occidental Mindoro
LTO Mamburao Driving School
Address: Payompon Mamburao (Capital) Occidental Mindoro
Contact Number: 09157552968
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00008-04

Oriental Mindoro
LTO Pinamalayan Driving School
Address: Papandayan Pinamalayan Oriental Mindoro
Contact Number: 2844521
Accreditation Number: GDS-2022-00001-04

Region 5

Albay
LTO Region 5 Driver Education Center
Address: Regional Office 5 Purok 4 Bgy. 42 – Rawis (Bgy. 65) Legazpi City (Capital) Albay
Contact Number: 09954977825
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-05

Albay
LTO Ligao Driver Education Center
Address: LTO Ligao Zone 4 – Ligao Albay
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00002-05

Albay
LTO Tabaco Driver Education Center
Address: Pawa Quinale Cabasan (Pob.) Tabaco Albay
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00003-05

Camarines Sur
LTO Iriga Driver Education Center
Address: Iriga – Iriga City Camarines Sur
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00004-05

Camarines Sur
LTO Ragay Driver Education Center
Address: Andaya Highway Banga Caves Ragay Camarines Sur
Contact Number: 7240872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00005-05

Camarines Norte
LTO Daet Driver Education Center
Address: San Gregorio Village Mancruz (Mangcruz) Daet (Capital) Camarines Norte
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00006-05

Camarines Sur
LTO Naga District Office
Address: Lcc Mall Compound Sabang Naga City Camarines Sur
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00007-05

Albay
LTO Legazpi Driver Education Center
Address: Embarcadero De Legazpi Bgy. 27 – Victory Village South (Pob.) Legazpi City (Capital) Albay
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00008-05

Sorsogon
LTO Irosin Driver Education Center
Address: Poblacion San Julian (Pob.) Irosin Sorsogon
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00009-05

Camarines Sur
LTO Partido Driver Education Center
Address: Fuentabella Highway – Tigaon Camarines Sur
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00010-05

Camarines Sur
LTO Pamplona Driver Education Center
Address: St Del Rosario Pamplona Camarines Sur
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00011-05

Camarines Norte
LTO E-Patrol Driver Education Center
Address: Poblacion Talisay Camarines Norte
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00012-05

Sorsogon
Sorsogon LTO Driver Education Center
Address: LTO – Cabid-an Sorsogon (Capital) Sorsogon
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00013-05

Catanduanes
LTO Virac Driver Education Center
Address: LTO Bldg St San Isidro Village Virac (Capital) Catanduanes
Contact Number: 7420872
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00014-05

Masbate
LTO Masbate Driver Education Center
Address: LTO Masbate Airport Road – Masbate (Capital) Masbate
Contact Number: 09107799580
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00015-05

Camarines Sur
LTO Pili Extension Office Driver Education Center
Address: Cadlan Pili (Capital) Camarines Sur
Contact Number: 09171775108
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00016-05

Region 6

Iloilo
LTO Driver Education Center – Iloilo City
Address: Quintin Salas Iloilo City (Capital) Iloilo
Contact Number: 09398725995
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-06

Negros Occidental
LTO Driver Education Center – Neg Occ
Address: Cottage Rd – Bacolod City (Capital) Negros Occidental
Contact Number: 09610517430
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00002-06

Aklan
LTO Driver Education Center – Iloilo City – Aklan
Address: Tigayon Kalibo (Capital) Aklan
Contact Number: 09771983000
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00001-06

Region 7

Cebu
Main DECS R7
Address: N Bacalso Avenue Pahina Central (Pob.) Cebu City (Capital) Cebu
Contact Number: 09185576664
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-07

Region 8

Leyte
LTO 8 Driver Education Center – Tacloban City
Address: Ground Floor Old Army Road Barangay 2 Tacloban City (Capital) Leyte
Contact Number: 09338295421
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-08

Biliran
LTO 8 Driver Education Center – Naval
Address: Calumpang Naval (Capital) Biliran
Contact Number: 09777914349
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00002-08

Leyte
LTO 8 Driver Education Center – Ormoc City
Address: Ormoc City Leyte
Contact Number: 09165140952
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00003-08

Samar
LTO 8 Driver Education Center – Calbayog
Address: JD Avelino St Samar (Western Samar)
Contact Number: 09173112653
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00004-08

Leyte
LTO 8 Driver Education Center – Carigara
Address: Makabenta Street Ponong (Pob.) Carigara Leyte
Contact Number: 09562362273
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00005-08

Southern Leyte
LTO 8 Driver Education Center – Maasin
Address: Maasin (Capital) Southern Leyte
Contact Number: 09484908691
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00006-08

Southern Leyte
LTO 8 Driver Education Center – San Juan
Address: San Jose (Pob.) San Juan (Cabalian) Southern Leyte
Contact Number: 09171700153
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00001-08

Leyte
LTO 8 Driver Education Center – Palompon
Address: LTO Heights Guiwan 2 (Pob.) Palompon Leyte
Contact Number: 5558089
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00002-08

Northern Samar
LTO 8 Driver Education Center – Catarman
Address: Daganas Catarman (Capital) Northern Samar
Contact Number: 9183519176
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00003-08

Leyte
LTO 8 Driver Education Center – Baybay
Address: Ground Floor Old Army Road BArangay 2 Tacloban City (Capital) Leyte
Contact Number: 09471179327
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00008-08

Region 9

Zamboanga Del Sur
LTO Driver Education Center – Zamboanga District
Address: LTO Veterans Ave Santa Barbara Zamboanga City Zamboanga Del Sur
Contact Number: 09563391614
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-09

Zamboanga Sibugay
LTO Driver Education Center – Ipil Disrict
Address: Poblacion Poblacion Ipil Zamboanga Sibugay
Contact Number: 09169910978
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00002-09

Zamboanga Del Sur
LTO Driver Education Center – Pagadian District
Address: Tiguma Highway Tiguma Pagadian City (Capital) Zamboanga Del Sur
Contact Number: 09267389411
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00003-09

Zamboanga Del Norte
LTO Driver Education Center – Dipolog District
Address: Turno Turno Dipolog City (Capital) Zamboanga Del Norte
Contact Number: 09052310534
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00004-09

Zamboanga Del Sur
LTO Driver Education Center – Region IX
Address: LTO Regional Office IX Veterans Avenue Santa Barbara Zamboanga City Zamboanga Del Sur
Contact Number: 09266401111
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00001-09

Region 10

Misamis Oriental
LTO Driver Education Center – CDEO District
Address: MVIS Compound Zone 7 Bulua Cagayan De Oro City (Capital) Misamis Oriental
Contact Number: 0888586391
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-10

Lanao Del Norte
LTO Driver Education Center – Tubod District
Address: Sagadan Poblacion Tubod (Capital) Lanao Del Norte
Contact Number: 0632276299
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00001-10

Misamis Oriental
LTO Driver Education Center – Tangub District
Address: Barangay III – Market Kalubian (Pob.) Tangub City Misamis Occidental
Contact Number: 0883953171
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00002-10

Region 11

Davao Del Sur
LTO DLRO Buhangin
Address: Antonio Village Cabantian Davao City Davao Del Sur
Contact Number: 09338799769
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-11

Davao Del Sur
LTO DLRO Felcris
Address: Toril Felcris Supermarket Inc Mcarthur Highway Toril (Pob.) Davao City Davao Del Sur
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00002-11

Davao Del Sur
Metro Davao Driver Education Center
Address: LTO MVIS Compound Quimpo Boulevard – Davao City Davao Del Sur
Contact Number: 09201144675
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00003-11

Davao Del Norte
LTO Tagum Driver Education Center
Address: Provincial Government Center – Mankilam City Of Tagum (Capital) Davao (Davao Del Norte)
Contact Number: 0842166516
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00004-11

Davao Del Norte
LTO Panabo Driver Education Center
Address: Bulakanon Timberwood Working Shop KM 29 J.P. Laurel Panabo Davao (Davao Del Norte)
Contact Number: 09285212630
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00005-11

Davao Oriental
LTO Mati Driver Education Center
Address: Government Center – Dahican Mati (Capital) Davao Oriental
Contact Number: 09460391168
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00006-11

Compostela Valley
LTO Davao De Oro Driver Education Center
Address: Purok 18 Poblacion Nabunturan Davao De Oro
Contact Number: 09352435505
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00001-11

Davao Del Norte
LTO Samal Driver Education Center
Address: Sitio Kaimito Island Garden City of Samal
Contact Number: 9206675886
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00002-11

Davao Occidental
LTO Malita Driver Education Center
Address: Rodrigo Leynes Bldg – Poblacion Malita Davao Occidental
Contact Number: 09176338817
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00003-11

Davao Del Sur
LTO Digos Driver Education Center
Address: Aurora 6th Street San Jose (Balutakay) Digos (Capital) Davao Del Sur
Contact Number: 0822373887
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00004-11

Davao Del Sur
LTO DLRO Gmall Digos Driver Education Center
Address: Ground Floor Gaisano Mall Of Digos – Tres De Mayo Digos (Capital) Davao Del Sur
Contact Number: 0822258700
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00005-11

Davao Del Sur
LTO e-Patrol Sulop Driver Education Center
Address: Bldg C Purok 1 Poblacion Sulop Davao Del Sur
Contact Number: 09192942856
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00006-11

Region 12

South Cotabato
R12 Main DEC
Address: Yellowbell Street Santa Cruz Koronadal (Capital) South Cotabato
Contact Number: 09174952000
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00002-12

NCR-East

Quezon City
NCR East RDEC
Address: LTO Main Compound East Avenue Pinyahan Quezon City
Contact Number: 89246763
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-13

Quezon City
LTO NCR – West DEC
Address: 20 G Araneta Ave Matalahib (Santo Domingo) Quezon City
Contact Number: 09353055026
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00003-13

Quezon City
LTO NCR East RDEC – Quezon City Licensing Center
Address: LTO Main Compound East Avenue Pinyahan Quezon City
Contact Number: 9656531143
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00001-13

San Juan
NCR East RDEC – San Juan Licensing Center
Address: San Juan Commercial Complex N Domingo St Pedro Cruz San Juan
Contact Number: 82821693
Accreditation Number: GDS-2021-00002-13

NCR-West

Las Piñas
LTO NCR – West DEC – Las Piñas
Address: FMC-LTO Compound Alabang-Zapote Road Talon Uno City of Las Piñas
Contact Number: 09353055026
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00004-13

Pasay
LTO NCR – West DEC – Pasay City
Address: LTO Pasay Compound Domestic Road – Pasay City
Contact Number: 09353055026
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00005-13

Parañaque
LTO NCR – West DEC – PITX
Address: 2nd Floor Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange Kennedy RD City of Parañaque
Contact Number: 9167351880
Accreditation Number: GDS-2022-00001-13

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Benguet
LTO Car Driver Education Center
Address: YMCA Building Upper Session Road Session Road Area Baguio City Benguet
Contact Number: 0744231662
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-14

CARAGA

Agusan Del Norte
DOTR-LTO 13 Driver Education Center – Butuan City
Address: J Rosales Avenue Dagohoy Pob. (Bgy. 7) Butuan City (Capital) Agusan Del Norte
Contact Number: 09983481292
Accreditation Number: GDS-2020-00001-15

Summary

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has always operated with the best intentions for the general public. In its attempt to protect them on the roads, they put up the LTO Driver Education Center (LTO DEC)—a center meant to serve as venue where they can offer free training courses about road safety, both to drivers and aspiring drivers. The LTO DECs offer their courses for free, so if you ever need your TDC or you simply want to check out their course, feel free to visit the one closest to you.

Contact Information

For inquiries about the LTO, driver’s license applications, renewals, and the LTMS portal, you may contact the LTO at:

Land Transportation Office (LTO)
LTMS portal: Visit the LTO’s official website and fill out their Contact Us form at https://portal.lto.gov.ph/ords/f?p=PUBLIC_PORTAL:CONTACT_US:115716301949471.
Telephone Number: You may contact them at their telephone number (632) 922-9061 to 66.
Email: You may also send them an email at clientcare@lto.gov.ph.
LTO Text Hotline Service: You may use LTO’s nationwide SMS service for drivers and vehicle owners by typing LTOHELP and sending it to 2600
LTO office: For information, you may check the LTO branch closest to you.

What is PNP-HPG? Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group

The Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG), just like the Land Transportation Office (LTO), is a government-managed organization meant to ensure road safety in the Philippines. It was established as the brainchild of Ramon Magsaysay, the 7th President of the Philippines, after a fatal car crash in 1954 claimed the lives of two statesmen close to him.

For 68 years now, the group has been offering invaluable contributions to society, by living up to its mandate to enforce the traffic laws and regulations and promote safety consciousness through inter-agency cooperation. Just recently, the group celebrated its 68th founding anniversary where they were recognized for their crucial role in maintaining peace, order, and security on the nation’s roads, emphasizing on the impact on the continuing success as the premier guardian of the Philippine highways.

What is PNP-HPG?

The PNP-HPG refers to the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group, a highway patrol group established as the country’s first and only traffic control and road safety-focused law enforcement group for the sole purpose of making the roads a lot safer for all stakeholders. It was created in 1955, as a brainchild of Ramon Magsaysay who lost two statesmen who were close to him to fatal road accidents.

As a patrol group deputized by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), it not only assists the Land Transportation Office (LTO) by providing general supervision using local police forces in enforcing traffic laws, but it also enforces driver’s licenses and motor vehicle registration and regulations with regards to public carriers. Its general services are geared towards contributing to collaborative nation-building, with focus on the following areas: aggressive and honest law enforcement operations, boosting personnel morale and welfare, enhancing public service, maintaining operational readiness, and intensifying internal cleansing efforts. Simply put, it’s a bit like the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in the sense that they oversee and manage road traffic and safety, but with a bit more of the powers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) since they have the authority to literally chase after and arrest violators on-the-spot.

PNP-HPG History

The Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) was originally established as Traffic Control Group (Trafcon) and designed to be a “specialized and dedicated” police unit to maintain road traffic safety across the Philippines, following a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two statesmen close to then-president Ramon Magsaysay. It was originally designed as a unit under the Philippine Constabulary, which was then part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Later, the Trafcon became known as the Constabulary Highway Patrol Group before it was absorbed by the Philippine National Police in 1991. The HPG later became the Traffic Management Group.

For a few years until 2015, the traffic law enforcement powers of the HPG were given to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and local government units (LGUs). In 2015, the HPG were called back to help work against the worsening traffic in EDSA and the other major thoroughfares in Metro Manila. Now, it is known as the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG).

PNP-HPG: Mission, Vision, and Mandate

As an organization, the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) also follows specific guides in carrying out its mandate and in how they operate. This guide comes in the form of the mission and vision and the mandate of the law for the agency:

Mission

To enforce pertinent laws, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order, and ensure public safety along the highways with the active support of the community

Vision

A safe highway conducive to economic growth through efficient and effective services of professional, dynamic, and highly motivated Highway Patrol Group.

Mandate

This Group from the Philippine National Police enforces the traffic laws and regulations, promote safety consciousness through inter-agency cooperation concerning Police Traffic Safety Education and Traffic Law enforcement functions and develops reforms in the crime prevention aspect against all forms of lawlessness committed along National Highway involving the use of motor vehicles.

PNP-HPG Functions

The Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) is a highway patrol with a national scope. It is tasked to enforce traffic safety roles and provides general supervision to local police forces with regard to the enforcement of traffic laws. It also provides assistance to the Land Transportation Office, formerly the Bureau of Land Transportation. The HPG furthermore also enforces driver’s licenses and motor vehicle registration and regulations with regards to public carriers.

Services Offered to the Public

Other than its tasks related to the enforcement of pertinent land transportation rules and regulations as well as road safety, here are some of the services offered by the PNP-HPG to the transacting public:

Issuance of Certificate of Nationwide Alarm (CNA)

The Certificate of Nationwide Alarm (CNA) is a document issued by the PNP-HPG to the complainant or owner of a vehicle who are requesting for a CNA for stolen or carnapped vehicles. The certification is issued upon the submission or after the compliance of the documents needed in filing of alarm and approval of the HPG Motor Vehicle Clearing Committee (MVCC) and the Director of the HPG.

Issuance of Certificate of Lifting of Alarm

The Certificate of Lifting of Alarm is issued to the registered owner or authorized representative of a vehicle owner who are requesting for the lifting of alarm. This certification is issued after the owner submits or comply with the submission requirement for documents needed in filing of alarm and approval of the HPG Motor Vehicle Clearing Committee (MVCC) and the Director of HPG.

Issuance of Certificate of Certificate of Non-recovery (CNR)

The Certificate of Non-recovery (CNR) is a document issued to the registered owner or authorized representative of a vehicle owner who are also applicants for Certificate of Non-recovery (CNR). This certification is issued upon approval of the HPG Motor Vehicle Clearing Committee (MVCC) and the Director of HPG. Certificate of Non- Recovery and is usually used or required when filing for insurance claims.

Issuance of Certificate of Re-stamping

The Certificate of Re-stamping is a document issued to the registered owner or authorize representative of a vehicle owner who are applying for Re-stamping. This certification is generally issued upon the submission or after the owner’s compliance of the documentary requirements needed in filing of alarm and upon the approval of the HPG Motor Vehicle Clearing Committee (MVCC) HPG Director.

Issuance of Certificate of Deletion and Correction of Entry

The Certificate of Deletion, as well as the Correction of Entry is issued to the registered owner or authorized representative as well as to all applicant for Deletion as well as the Correction of Entry. Certification. It is issued upon the submission or compliance of the documents needed in filing for Deletion or Correction of Entry and approval of the HPG Motor Vehicle Clearing Committee (MVCC) and the Director of HPG.

Video: How to tell the PNP-HPG and local police apart based on their uniforms?

Learn to distinguish regular police officers from those who are either commissioned or non-commissioned by the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) based on their uniforms by watching this video from Highway Patrol Group:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For your reference, here’s a list of the most commom questions and answers about the PNP-HPG:

1. What is the difference between LTO and Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG)?

The LTO and the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) are both tasked with ensuring the road safety in the Philippines. The difference is that while the LTO is tasked with the issuance and implementation of the road rules and regulations, the PNP-HPG is a specialized unit designed to enforce the traffic laws and regulations, promote safety consciousness, and abolish the lawlessness on the road.

2. What is the difference between PNP-HPG and MMDA? Is the PNP-HPG more powerful than the MMDA?

The Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) and MMDA don’t really have a difference in their powers, but in the stricter enforcement and the creative approaches.

In terms of enforcement powers, however, the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) officers have a slight edge. Unlike the MMDA, the PNP-HPG officers are authorized to conduct arrests, while MMDA officers have to call on the police to make arrests. The HPG has the authority to literally chase after and arrest violators on-the-spot. While there are only a few instances when motorists or pedestrians may be arrested, perhaps the fear of being arrested can make people more law-abiding. MMDA officers also do not have the power to confiscate drivers’ licenses except under some situations. For PNP-HPG officers, the determining factor is the type of tickets they hold. PNP-HPG officers who issue MMDA tickets may not confiscate drivers’ licenses, but PNP-HPG officers who issue LTO tickets can confiscate drivers licenses. Traffic violation tickets from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) also have higher fines.

3. What does a Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) force multiplier (HPG FMI) volunteer do?

Volunteers who are members of the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) force multipliers are in no way whatsoever allowed to carry out police duties. That means no flagging down vehicles, no issuing citations, and no abuse of power. Instead, they are meant to to supplement and assist the PNP-HPG in the performance of its duties. In reality, the volunteer’s role to serve as citizen patrols; citizen surveillance which work as an additional set of eyes and will log and report violations observed in their assigned areas to the authorized personnel for appropriate action to be taken. Not only does it increase the law-enforcement resources, but the citizen involvement in ensuring the road safety and increase the HPG responsiveness to community public safety needs is geared towards an improved quality of life for the communities.

4. How to become a Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) force multiplier volunteer

To become a part of the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) volunteer force multipliers. one must first be a motorcycle rider, regardless whether they ride a big bike or a small bike. Then, all that’s needed to be done is to register and be a member of the Full Spectrum Riders Association of the Philippines (FSRAP) at the provincial/ or regional HPG offices. This can be done by heading over to your nearest HPG office. For those living in Metro Manila, this can easily be done by visiting the RHPU-NCR in Camp Crame, located in Quezon City. Also, they would need the following requirements:

an accomplished application form,

police clearance,

barangay clearance,

an endorsement from the regional HPG chief

proof of ownership such as the motorcycle’s registration documents (OR/CR)

valid driver’s license

Note that this is a recruitment for voluntary members of the force multiplier group only. Under no circumstances will a force multiplier volunteer do actual police work, like issue a ticket or flag down motorists for possible traffic violations.

5. Is there a contact number or office I can reach out to for any concerns, complaints, or inquiries directed towards the PNP-HPG?

Yes. For information or complaints, you may reach out to the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) via the following contact information:

Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG)

Office Address: Office of the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG), Headquarters, MVCD Bldg., Camp BGen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City

Contact Number: 87230401 local 6298, 8-478-5093 (ARTA), 8888 (PCC), 0908-881-6565 (CCB)

Email Address: mailsab73@gmail.com, complaints@arta.gov.ph (ARTA), pcc@malacanang.gov.ph (PCC), email@contactcenterngbayan.gov.ph (CCB)

Summary

Traffic rules and regulations issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) remain the same. But, with the presence of the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG), somehow, many people become more scared of breaking the rules and regulations, resulting in more law-abiding drivers and safer roads. After all, the PNP-HPG is supposed to enforce the traffic laws and regulations and promote safety consciousness through inter-agency cooperation. They are supposed to maintain peace, order, and security on the nation’s roads as the premier guardian of the Philippine highways.

LTO Plate Number Check: How to Verify Plate Number via LTO Online

Registering a car or any motor vehicle and getting a plate number with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) can be a long and tedious process. Unfortunately, it is mandatory for all car owners, especially if they want to go test it out on the road. Equally important is the LTO plate number check, as it involves verification of the car’s number plates and registration, especially for second-hand vehicles.

Also Read: How to Register in LTMS Portal Online

The LTO plate number check, unlike the vehicle registration, is a simple, albeit, often understated process that car owners and drivers should not skip out on. Luckily, the process is simple and short, and would not take as much time as registration does. In this article, we looked into LTO plate number verification online, including its importance, processes, and the benefits it offers to both drivers and car owners alike.

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LTO Plate Number Check: What is It For

The LTO plate number check is the process of verifying to whom a car is registered to, or whether that car has been tagged by the LTO as a carnapped or a hot car; or whether it has a bad record with regards to driver apprehension. With the LTO plate number verification service made available online, the drivers and aspiring car owners can also do away with the suffering of waiting in long queues or even having to step outside to visit the LTO office just to check on their number plates. The LTO IT infrastructure has also made it so to provide an easier way for those who need to check number plates, its status, and its registration without the stress of making physical trips to LTO offices nationwide.

As the number plates were created to provide vehicles with a unique identity, it is especially helpful for people who purchase pre-loved vehicles to check on number plates. Not only does it help them confirm any information on the vehicle, but it also helps ensure that the new owner will not get in trouble for purchasing stolen items when they start driving it on public roads.

In simpler terms, running an LTO plate number check via LTO online should provide the searcher with the following information:

Plate number of the car;

Car Make and model;

Manufacturing year;

Car color;

Last registration date;

Any apprehension records with the LTO

Verifying a car’s license plate ensures that each vehicle driven on public roads are valid and legal so drivers and car owners can avoid as many legal problems and safety problems as possible. License plates are extremely helpful in upholding traffic laws and making sure regulations are followed as it is unique and easy for authorities to trace.

Who Can Use the LTO Plate Number Check Online

This LTO online service that allows users to verify number plates is effective and helpful to the following people and circumstances:

People who are purchasing a pre-loved car from a person they don’t really know;

People who need to rent or borrow a car; and

Drivers who wish to avoid being asked or having to answer too many questions when apprehended by the police

People whose jobs involve driving another person’s car

Car owners who wish to check on cars that they have let out or lent to other people

Authorities who need to check the legitimacy of a car’s registration or the car’s apprehension history

What are the Benefits of Verifying Your Plate Number through LTO Online

Verifying the LTO plate number online can be considered good public service from the agency to the drivers and aspiring car owners for the following reasons:

There’s no need to go to the LTO branch to check on the license plate.

It’s time-saving as you don’t have to take time away from work or family to complete the verification.

It support longer family time since there’s no need to wait in line at the agency branches.

It’s convenient as they just need a mobile or computing device—be it a desktop or laptop computer or even a tablet or a smartphone—to run the LTO plate number check any time of the day.

It helps promote administrative procedures since this service helps them do away with a trip to the department registry to get the information they need.

It helps them find the nearest toll where they can pay to re-register their vehicles after looking up information on their license plates.

What do You Need to Verify Your Plate Number Online

Running an LTO plate number verification online is a simple process that doesn’t require much except for the following:

An active Internet connection

A device—be it a desktop, laptop, smartphone, or tablet

The 15-digit motor vehicle (MV) number found on the Certificate of registration or the information on the number plate to check

How to Verify Plate Number via LTO Online

A plate number verification can be done in different ways. In this guide, however, you are only going to learn about how it’s done online for convenience.

To verify your plate number via LTO online, here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Visit the website for LTO plate verification at: http://www.lto.net.ph/LTO/Online.

Step 2: Enter the 15-digit MV number written on the top-left side of your certificate of registration.

Step 3: Enter the verification code.

Step 4: Click “search.” Once done, you should see any of the following prompts:

This vehicle information cannot be found

Seeing this prompt will require you to maybe check on the vehicle information again as you may have entered the wrong vehicle information.

Wrong verification code

This prompt simply means that your confirmation code was wrong or you may have entered the wrong one.

License plate information is available

This prompt means that both the MV number information and confirmation code you have entered is correct.

Based on these results, you may then continue checking your LTO plate number online.

Important Reminders

Should you decide to use the LTO plate number check service online, here are some things you’d want to remember:

In addition to the LTO plate number verification online, you can also utilize the LTO SMS plate number verification system to see if the plate number and registration are legitimate though it doesn’t come free.

Note that the online LTO plate number verification only works for private vehicles.

It is unclear if public utility jeepneys (PUJs) and other public utility vehicles (PUVs) like such as taxis, tricycles, motorcycles, and trucks are included in the LTO’s verification system database.

The LTO plate number check online and SMS verification is only serviceable during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The LTO SMS plate number verification charges P2.50 for every successfully sent message regardless of network service (Globe, TNT, Smart, Sun Cellular, Dito, or Gomo)

This LTO plate number verification service can be extremely helpful if you do not want to stay too long at a police or a military checkpoint as you can just show them the message from the LTO proving that your car is totally clear of any apprehension and records.

This service is also quite useful for the police force, especially if they are out to get crooks and carnappers in a checkpoint.

Having a valid and legal number plate enables both drivers and aspiring car owners to avoid as many legal problems and safety problems as possible.

Video: LTO Verification for Motorcycles, Vehicles, and Driver’s License in the Philippines

More than the boom of Internet services and advanced technologies, the advent of online services were brought forth by the modern need for “instant gratification” and convenience. In the Philippines, the LTO has adapted to modern times by offering LTO plate number checks online, but aside from that, they also offered an SMS version.

To learn more about the LTO SMS plate number verification service, you may watch this video from Polisia Coo below:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

License plates are an integral part of every motor vehicle. Registration is one thing, but you may also run plate number checks by yourself online. If tou’re checking out the service, you’d want to check these common questions and answers first, for your reference.

1. What is an LTO plate number?

An LTO plate number is a unique vehicle identifier issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in a bid to help protect the security of both drivers and car owners. It’s like the vehicle’s ID with a unique number. Through this ID, law enforcers can track and tell whether a vehicle has the right to be used and driven on public streets or if it’s carnapped or stolen from someone else.

2. Is there another convenient way to check for your plate number aside from going through LTO online?

Yes. Other than checking via LTO online, there is another way which involves using your phone and sending an SMS.

To learn how you can check your plate number by sending an SMS, listed below are the steps:

Step 1: Open up your phone and your text messaging app.

Step 2: Type the message, “LTO VEHICLE [your vehicle’s plate number].”

Step 3: Send the message to 2600. Once sent, you should receive details about your car as well as verify your plate number.

Note: This service is available for all networks but only on work days. It also costs Php 2.50, regardless if you received a reply or not, as long as the message has been sent. To make sure you’re getting it right and not wasting your Php 2.50, then make sure to send the message in proper format only during LTO office hours, Mondays thru Fridays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

You may also use the text service to check on other things by using the following keywords:

LTO NEW NON PRO: Requirements for new non-professional driver’s license

LTO RENEW NON PRO: Requirements for renewal of non-professional driver’s license

LTO NEW STUDENT: Requirements for a new student permit

LTO NEW REG PRIVATE: Procedures for new registration of private vehicles

LTO RENEW REG PRIVATE: Procedures for renewal of registration of private vehicles

LTO COMPLAINT PUV (PLATE NUMBER) (COMPLAINT): Complaints regarding for-hire motor vehicles

3. Why is it important to run verification checks on your plate number?

As the main purpose of a license plate is to ensure that each vehicle is trackable while it is being driven on public roads, it was especially designed to give each vehicle a unique identity. Checking on this “unique identity” is like checking on a person’s ID. It gives the information on the identity of the car, which includes the following information:

Plate number of the car;

Car Make and model;

Manufacturing year;

Car color;

Last registration date;

Any apprehension records with the LTO

4. Where can I find the 15-digit Motor Vehicle (MV) number?

The 15-digit Motor Vehicle (MV) number can be found in the original official receipt/certificate of registration (ORCR). If you check your OR/CR, you will see your Motor Vehicle (MV) number on the top-left side. You will need this to run plate number checks. Once the system recognizes the status, it will tell you all the registration information as well as when and where you can pick your plate up from an LTO office, if it has not yet been released.

5. Is there a fee in availing this service?

No. If you are running an LTO plate number verification online, then you do not need to worry about paying any fee. However, if you are checking for the playe number via the LTO SMS service, then there is a certain fee to avail of this specific service. Regardless of the network service provider you use, the fee would be P2.50.

6. What if I am subscribed to a specific promo, would I still be charged P2.50 for the LTO SMS plate number verification service?

Yes. Even if you are subscribed to a text promo with your network service provider, you will still get a P2.50 charge deducted from your current load credit upon availing this specific service.

7. Why is the LTO Online Plate Number Verification suspended?

In November 2020, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) teamed up with Stradcom Corporation so they can provide the agency with the IT services it needs. Unfortunately, there was a misconfiguration of the old website, resulting in vulnerability and eventual information leak, which hackers did not pass up on. The hack tapped into LTO’s connection, resulting in the leak of 9,952 driver’s license details and 19,406 motor vehicle data, including information on the car’s manufacturer, plate number, engine number, chassis number, registration expiry, owner, and whether the vehicle is a private or public utility vehicle. The stolen data was then stored on lisensya.info.

Summary

Running an LTO plate number check or verification online is best done via LTO online. It does not only save time and effort, but it also offers convenience which os really quite attractive when availing any government service. However, it is not the only way to run such check. If you are willing to shell oit a minimal fee of Php 2.50, then the option to do this via SMS is also available to you.

Knowing that your LTO plate number is free of apprehension and has updated registration will help you avoid getting into trouble while driving stress-free around the country. It also helps authorities trace MVs that were used in the commission of a crime as it is through the number plates that cars are tracked.

The LTO plate number check may not seem as important as getting a driver’s license or processing a motor vehicle registration, but it actually serves a very important purpose, especially for those who are looking to buy second-hand cars or drive cars for others. It not only ensure that the car is “clean” and won’t cause legal problems to the new owner in the future.