LTO waives fines for drivers and vehicle owners impacted by recent typhoons

In response to Typhoons Tino and Uwan, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will waive fines for driver's license renewals, vehicle registrations, and specific traffic offenses to ease the difficulties faced by motorists during storm-related delays.

Following the directive of Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Z. Lopez, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao ordered all regional and district offices across the country to extend the validity of driver's licenses that expired on October 30, 2025.

Motorists renewing their licenses will not incur any fines or penalties until November 28, 2025. "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 enforced nationwide following the declaration of a state of national calamity.

The LTO also announced that traffic violations issued between October 28 and November 12, 2025, will be exempt from the usual 30-day accessory penalty normally applied to violations not resolved within 15 days of receiving a Temporary Operator's Permit (TOP).

These initiatives are part of the LTO and government's wider efforts to ease administrative burdens and provide timely support to citizens in areas affected by calamities, following President Bongbong Marcos' directive to assist those impacted.