The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced it will waive penalties for driver’s license renewals, vehicle registrations, and certain traffic violations in areas affected by Typhoons Tino and Uwan. The move aims to ease the burden on motorists whose transactions were delayed due to storm-related disruptions.

Acting on the directive of Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Z. Lopez, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao instructed all regional and district offices nationwide to extend the validity of driver’s licenses that expired on October 30, 2025. Motorists renewing their licenses will face no fines or penalties until November 28, 2025.

The LTO also clarified that traffic apprehensions issued between October 28 and November 12, 2025, will be exempt from the usual 30-day accessory penalty typically imposed on violations unresolved within 15 days of receiving a Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP).

“Many motorists were unable to settle their obligations on time due to the typhoons. This extension allows them to focus on repairing their homes and supporting their families first,” Lacanilao said. He added that the policy will now be implemented nationwide, following the declaration of a state of national calamity.

In addition, Lacanilao pledged to streamline the transfer of ownership for second-hand vehicles, which has been subject to delays in the past. “We are targeting completion within four to five days, with highway patrol confirmations issued in two to three days,” he said.

These measures are part of the LTO and government’s broader efforts to reduce administrative stress and provide timely assistance to citizens in calamity-hit areas, in line with President Bongbong Marcos’ directive to support those affected.