Law for Three-Wheelers

fact-checking three-wheelers on national highways

Fact-Check Three-Wheelers on National Highways: TVS King, Bajaj RE, and Piaggio Ape

According to a fact-check conducted, three-wheelers,are allowed to travel on national highways in the Philippines, as long as they are privately owned. This means that individuals who own three-wheelers can use them for long-distance travel on national highways. However, commercially-operated three-wheelers are restricted to local roads and city streets. It is important for three-wheeler owners to comply with traffic laws and regulations, including proper licensing, vehicle registration, and safety requirements. Additionally, it is crucial to exercise caution and follow speed limits while sharing the road with other vehicles. Adhering to these guidelines will help ensure a safe and hassle-free journey for three-wheeler owners on national highways in the Philippines.

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What lane should you drive in? Rules You Should Know but Probably Don’t

In the chaotic dance of traffic, the choice of the right driving lane can make all the difference. Yet, many drivers remain unaware of the crucial rules governing lane selection. Understanding these often-overlooked guidelines can enhance your driving experience, making your journeys safer, smoother, and less stressful.

So, what lane should you drive in? It’s a question that perplexes countless drivers, but fear not – we’ve got you covered. In this article, we will delve into the lesser-known rules of lane selection that can revolutionize your daily commute.

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Are Traffic Enforcers giving Tickets Illegally?

Why are Traffic Enforcers giving Tickets Illegally? Adherence to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals is an essential aspect of road safety in the Philippines. Unfortunately, some local government units (LGUs) do not adhere to the guidelines set by this international treaty. As a result, non-compliant road signs and signals can lead to

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How to get your OR/CR in 7 Days for your New Motorcycle or Three-Wheeler

There is no magic to getting your OR/CR quickly and it costs no extra. Why it is important to get your OR/CR Quickly It is an offence to drive a vehicle without an OR/CR so we advise you not to ride your motorcycle if it is not registered. You are allowed to for 7 days

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Three-Wheelers Right-hand Lane Rule The Truth

There is much confusion about LTO memo about three-wheelers and Right-hand Lane Rule. Does it mean you have to stay in the right-hand lane stuck behind slower vehicles? The Law and the Right-hand Lane Rule There is no separate law concerning three-wheelers and what lane they should drive in. However, there is a law that

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New LTO Classification of Three-Wheelers

New LTO Classification of Three-Wheelers. On the 20th November 2020, LTO released Memorandum Circular 2020-2227 which declared that L5 Symmetrically arranged Three-Wheeled Vehicles (TWV) would no longer be incorrectly registered as Motorcycle with Sidecar and would be registered correctly as Three-Wheeled Vehicles. The registration fees on a three-wheeled vehicle would be the same as a

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MMDA Appeal Confirms: Tuk-tuks Exempted from Tricycle Ban in Metro Manila, a Revolutionary Ruling

On the 21st October 2020, an MMDA appeal by the driver of a Tuk Tuk (Three-wheeled vehicles) who was given a ticket for the tricycle ban on Commonwealth Ave Quezon City given by an MMDA enforcer was heard by the Traffic Adjudication Division of MMDA. This has been posted many times in many Tuk Tuk

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Letter to Traffic Management Unit after Enforcers Stop Tuk Tuk

After having a problem because Enforcers Stop Tuk Tuk thinking all three-wheelers are tricycles I wrote this letter to the concerned Traffic Management Unit. Dear SirWhen travelling in my Bajaj RE I was apprehended by your traffic enforcers. From spending the last 2 years researching the laws on three-wheelers I believe the stop was incorrect

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DILG Ban on National Highways Should have Prohibitory Road Signs

Any Ban on National Highways or any other road should have prohibited road signs to inform the driver according to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. The Philippines is a Contracting party to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. The Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals was ratified by Presidential

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Obstruction law do not Drive your Tuk Tuk Slowly

No, we are not telling you to speed or drive in a dangerous way, we are telling you to make sure they have no grounds to charge you under the Obstruction law Philippines. In Puerto Princesa they have been apprehending tricycles on the national highway and charging them with obstruction. It is very interesting that

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DILG Tricycle Ban does not apply to Tuk Tuks

Did you know that under the law the DILG Tricycle Ban does not apply to three-wheelers? Yet again Tuk Tuk groups on Facebook are full of posts about tuk-tuks being banned from national highways. This simply is not true and is fuelled by people that do not understand what a tricycle is. DILG Tricycle Ban

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Does the Tricycle Ban Apply to Lazada Three-Wheeler Drivers?

Does the Tricycle ban apply to Lazada Three-Wheeler Drivers or other delivery drivers using three-wheelers? The simple answer is no, the tricycle ban on national highways does not apply to Lazada drivers. Why does it not apply to Lazada Three-Wheeler Drivers? The law that bans tricycles from national highways comes under the Department of the

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Does the Tricycle Ban Include Private Owners of Tuk Tuks? Fact Check

Many private owners of the Bajaj RE, TVS King and Piaggio Ape are being stopped and ticketed by enforcers for driving a tricycle on the national highway under the Tricycle Ban. First, we should make it clear that when we talk about a private owner we are talking about a person that uses their tuk

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Open Letter to LTO Regarding False Information on Three-Wheeler Registration

Open Letter to LTO regarding three-wheeler registration Dear LTO It has come to our attention that false information is being added to the certificate of registration (CR) of Indian designed three-wheeled vehicles such as the Bajaj RE and the Piaggio Ape. Firstly we would like to ask if it is legal for false information to

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Tuk Tuk Registration It Should not be Motorcycle with Sidecar? Must Read

Tuk Tuk Registration in the Philippines We have believed for a long time that registering a Tuk Tuk, TVS King, Bajaj RE or Piaggio Ape as a Motorcycle with sidecar can not be right as it is clearly registering it as something it is not. We then came across this article in Carmudi Insider, in

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Fact Check: Philippines Tricycles meet EURO 3 or 4 Emission Standards the Truth

Philippines Tricycles meet EURO 3 or 4 Emission Standards we check the facts. Claim: Philippines Tricycles emissions meet Euro 3 or 4 standards. We have heard the claim many times that new tricycles in the Philippines meet Euro 3 or Euro 4 Emission Standards. First, we must make it clear that when we talk about

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Fact Check – Claim All Vehicles with Three Wheels are Tricycles

Claim All Vehicles with Three Wheels are Tricycles – False In the Philippines people often tell you that all vehicles with 3 wheels are tricycles and not cars because cars have four wheels. We fact check this claim. Cars have four wheels At the time of publishing this, there are 46 companies in the world

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