An Act Rationalizing and Strengthening the Policy Regarding Driver’S License by Extending the Validity Period of Drivers’ Licenses, and Penalizing Acts in Violation of its Issuance and...

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Summary of Republic Act No. 10930

Declaration of Policy (Section 1)
- The State aims to establish a system that promotes ease of access to government services and efficient transportation regulation favorable to the people.

Issuance of Driver's License, Fees, and Validity (Section 2)
- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) shall issue a driver's license to qualified applicants upon payment of the prescribed fee.
- The license shall bear the licensee's personal details, biometrics, license number, and validity period.
- The LTO shall adopt measures to prevent alteration or falsification of licenses.
- The LTO shall create an online process for license renewal within one year.
- Non-professional licenses shall be valid for five years from the licensee's birthdate.
- Holders of non-professional licenses with no violations for five years shall be entitled to a 10-year renewal.
- Local government units and agencies shall report traffic violations to the LTO.

Stricter Rules for Issuance of Driver's License (Section 3)
- The LTO shall promulgate prerequisites and guidelines for issuing licenses.
- Theoretical and practical examinations shall measure the competency of drivers.
- Tests for professional drivers shall be appropriate for the intended vehicle and service.

Penalties (Section 4)
- Officers issuing licenses without examinations, conniving with applicants, or negligently issuing licenses to unqualified applicants shall be removed from service.
- Applicants committing willful misrepresentation, connivance, falsification, or cheating shall be fined P20,000.
- Erring applicants' licenses shall be revoked, and they shall be prohibited from applying for two years.
- Repeat offenders shall be perpetually disqualified from obtaining a license.
- License holders violating traffic laws shall face corresponding penalties.
- In case of death or injury due to negligence, the offending driver's license shall be revoked for four years.
- The DOTr and LTO shall conduct nationwide information campaigns on road safety.

Review of Penalties (Section 5)
- The DOTr Secretary may increase fines by up to 5% every five years.

Research and Development (Section 6)
- The LTO shall conduct continuing research and development for efficient administration of the licensing system.

Implementing Rules and Regulations (Section 7)
- The DOTr Secretary shall promulgate implementing rules and regulations within 60 days.

Separability Clause (Section 8)
- If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain valid.

Repealing Clause (Section 9)
- All laws inconsistent with this Act are revoked, repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity (Section 10)
- This Act shall take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.