Providing For Two Service Units in the Office of the Assistant Secretary For Land Transportation in the Department of Transportation and Communications, Defining the Powers and Functions Thereof and For Other Purposes

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 266 July 25, 1987

PROVIDING FOR TWO SERVICE UNITS IN THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR LAND TRANSPORTATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, DEFINING THE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

WHEREAS, there is a need to upgrade the Law Enforcement Division in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land Transportation into a service unit in order to make more effective the enforcement of traffic laws, rules and regulations;

WHEREAS, for a more meaningful law enforcement, it is likewise imperative to create within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land Transportation a service unit that shall specifically discharge the quasi-judicial powers and functions of the Department of Transportation and Communications insofar as violations of traffic laws, rules and regulations are concerned;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, do hereby order:

Sec. 1. There shall be two service units in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land Transportation in the Department of Transportation and Communications,...

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 266

Providing for Two Service Units in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land Transportation in the Department of Transportation and Communications, Defining the Powers and Functions Thereof

- Establishes two service units in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land Transportation:
• Law Enforcement Service (Sec. 1, 2)
    - Upgraded from the existing Law Enforcement Division
    - Retains the same functions and powers as the existing division
• Traffic Adjudication Service (Sec. 1, 3)
    - Headed by a Service Chief appointed by the President (Sec. 1)
    - Powers and functions:
        - Hear and decide cases involving violations of land transportation laws, rules, and regulations, and impose fines and/or penalties (Sec. 3a)
        - Order impounding of motor vehicles, confiscation of plates, or arrest of violators (Sec. 3b)
        - Issue subpoenas, summon witnesses, and administer oaths (Sec. 3c)
        - Promulgate rules and regulations governing proceedings, without being bound by technicalities of law and procedures (Sec. 3d)
        - Perform other necessary, proper, or incidental functions (Sec. 3e)
- The two service units may require cooperation and assistance from the Philippine Constabulary, Highway Patrol Group, Integrated National Police, or any government agency or office (Sec. 4)
- Funds shall be taken from available funds in the Department and/or subsequent appropriations (Sec. 5)
- Modifies Executive Order No. 125 as amended by Executive Order No. 125-A (Sec. 6)
- Took effect immediately upon issuance on July 25, 1987 (Sec. 7)