Tabuk City, Kalinga – Land Transportation Office Provincial Chief Jennilyn Angog is warning the public about the alleged acquisition and sale of ‘fake driver’s license’ online.
This came after an individual was seen advertising on a facebook group page on how to acquire and re-sell Non-Professional and Professional Driver’s License.
“Fake ang mga ito,” Angog remarked.
The advertisement which was posted on a buy and sell group page reads: “Looking for driver’s license? PM me for more info. NON PRO, PRO. Thank you for trusting mam & sir. (emoji) OPEN FOR RESELLERS (emoji) PM ME PAG USAPAN NATIN YAN. LEGIT TO LTO MISMO GALING.”
Angog is appealing to netizens to report to authorities individuals who are selling driver’s licenses online, or persons who are offering to arrange requirements for their driver’s license application.
“Driver’s licenses are never for sale. You cannot apply for another person’s driver’s license because applicants are always required to physically appear at an LTO branch before given a legit license,” she expressed.
She reiterated that to be able to acquire a license, an applicant shall undergo a series of process and requirements that also require physical appearance. She said their office does not accept documents from fixers.
“You cannot fake a driving certificate, you cannot fake a medical exam, you cannot fake a simulation exam, you cannot fake a thumb print. All of these requirements, kailangan ikaw mismo ang pupunta, physically. Faking these requirements is also against the law, kahit saang bansa, bawal yan,” she said.
She warned that since these fake requirements did not pass through an LTO branch, it means the driver’s license is bogus.
“Kapag ma-apprehend ka na fake yung license, i-alarm daka then you will not be given a license anymore,” she cautioned.
She advised the public to be wary and should never opt for the easiest way because it will never be easy for them if they get caught carrying a fake driver’s license. Motorists caught driving with a fake driver’s license are subjected to a three thousand peso (P3,000.00) fine and shall be disqualified from being granted a driver’s license, therefore shall no longer be allowed to drive a motor vehicle.
Likewise, persons selling fake driver’s licenses may face charges for falsification of public document, estafa, and violation of the Land Transportation law.
There are three types of licenses in the Philippines each having different requirements in order to apply for one.
To apply for a student permit, the applicant should be at least 17-years old or above, must be physically and mentally fit to drive a motor vehicle, must also be English and Filipino literate and must have completed the mandatory 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) seminar at an LTO accredited driving school that serves as a Practical Driving Course (PDC).
When applying for the permit, the student applicant should submit the following requirements to the nearest LTO branch:
· A completed student permit application form,
· A TDC and PDC Certificate,
· A birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority, and
· A medical certificate from an accredited LTO clinic
Non-professional driver’s license
Non-pro driver’s license applicant should be at least 18 years or above, physically and mentally fit, literate in both English and Filipino, must hold a valid student permit for at least 30 days prior to application. The applicant should then comply the following requirements:
· A completed driver’s license application form,
· A medical certificate from an accredited LTO clinic,
· A valid student permit, and
· A certificate of completion for the 15-hour seminar
Professional’s driver’s license
To obtain a professional driver’s license, the applicant will need to meet the following qualifications:
· Should at least be 18 or older,
· Physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle,
· Literate in both English and Filipino,
· Must also not be charged with 2 or more counts of reckless driving during the current validity of the existing license,
Requirements for a professional license:
· A completed driver’s license application form
· A medical certificate proving that the applicant is fit to drive a motor vehicle or otherwise stating the applicant’s impairment. This must be taken from LTO accredited clinics.
· Clearance from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) that the applicant has not been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude or reckless imprudence resulting from reckless driving.
· If applying for Restriction Code 1,2,4, and 6, applicant must be a holder of a valid student permit issued at least 6 months prior to the professional license application,
· If applying for Restriction Code 3,57, and 8, applicant must be a holder of a valid non-professional driver’s license for at least one year prior to the application.
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