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Revolutionizing Road Safety: Bicameral Panel Unveils Key Amendments to the 'Doble Plaka Law’
A bicameral conference committee has finalized revisions to the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act, also known as the "Doble Plaka Law." Senator JV Ejercito, the principal author, emphasized the importance of having license plates for all motorcycles to effectively prevent crime, despite a current backlog of nine million plates
A bicameral conference committee from the House and Senate has completed the proposed revisions to the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act, commonly known as the "Doble Plaka Law."
Senator JV Ejercito, the principal author and sponsor of the amendments, shared the key provisions resulting from the committee's work on the conflicting elements of Senate Bill No. 2555 and House Bill No. 11113.
"It is better for all motorcycles to have license plates to truly prevent crime, rather than none at all. There is a backlog of nine million plates, and implementing 'Doble Plaka' would double that to 18 million. I would prefer to see all motorcycles with rear plates rather than no plates," Ejercito stated.
The revised bill will be officially titled "An Act Rationalizing the Safety Measures and Penalties Relative to the Operation of Motorcycles," amending Republic Act No. 11235, the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act.
Notably, the requirement for an RFID sticker has been removed from the reconciled bill.
Under the new provisions, dealers must register motorcycles with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) within five working days of the original sale, with the owner's authorization. For subsequent sales or disposals, the previous owner must report the transaction to the LTO, either in person or online, within five working days. The new owner is required to transfer ownership within 20 working days of acquisition.
Once the new owner submits all necessary documents, including clearance from the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group, the LTO will issue a certificate of registration within two working days.
In cases of sales or disposals through dealerships, a written agreement is required, allowing the seller to retain ownership while granting the buyer the right to use the motorcycle until the full purchase price is paid. Dealers are also obligated to report repossessions to the LTO, which will revert the motorcycle's registration to the dealer and mark it as under storage to avoid penalties. Additionally, dealers must submit an annual report on the status of all repossessed motorcycles in their custody.
Failure by the dealer, original owner, or new owner to register will result in a fine of up to P5,000; however, no seizure will occur solely based on the buyer's non-compliance with these requirements.
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