If only the LTO stricltly enforces the law...

From MMDA FB wall.


DOTC-LTO (MC 89-105)

The following violations shall cause the impounding of a motor vehicle:
(Sec. 73, MC 89-105)

Unregistered/Improperly registered/delinquent or invalid registration
Unregistered substitute or replacement motor, vehicle engine, engine block or chassis
Unauthorized change of color or configuration
Operating, allowing the operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked Certificate of Registration
Using license plates different from the body number
Illegal Transfer of plates, tags, or stickers
Violations involving absence of required parts, accessories or devices or defective parts, accessories or devices which pose danger to the public
Authorized route not properly painted
Unauthorized/improvised number plates
Failure to paint on vehicle business or trade name
Failure to paint required markings
No body number (for PUV)
Using radio or stereo in violation of existing regulation or without the necessary permit, or in breach of the condition in permit regulation.
Installation of jalousies, curtains, dim colored lights, strobe lights, dancing lights or similar lights, colored tinted or painted windshield on window glass on "for hire" vehicles

In addition, the following violations shall also cause the impounding of the motor vehicle:

Driving without a license plate
Fake drivers license/TVR
Fake sticker
Fake license plate
Fake Official Receipt and Certificate of Registration
Tampered documents pertaining to franchising, registration and licensing
Failure to present any document regarding motor vehicle ATTA
Breach of Franchise Conditions
Improper use of drivers license
Expired drivers license
Expired Traffic Violation Receipt