LTO rakes in almost P1B fines, penalties in first half of 2024

MANILA, Philippines —Fines and penalties amounting to P986.5 million were collected by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the first six months of 2024.

The LTO on Tuesday also reported that 330,073 motorists nationwide were apprehended from  January 1 to June 30, 2024.

The LTO added that the recorded number of apprehensions is not summative, as some motorists were apprehended in the period but still have unpaid fines and penalties.

“The almost P1 billion collection from fines and penalties alone is a result of the hard work of our law enforcers and other personnel on the ground. We cannot achieve this without their dedication and commitment to ensuring road safety,” LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said in a statement.

He also urged motorists to settle their fines and penalties.

“Kaya we are asking them to settle on time because failure to do so would only result in the payment of higher fines and penalties. In short, mas malaki ang babayaran na,” Mendoza continued.

(That is why we are asking them to settle on time because failure to do so would only result in the payment of bigger fines and penalties. In short, they will have to pay more.)

“As much as possible, we in the LTO do not want motorists to pay any fine or penalty. But in the interest of the rule of law and road safety, we have to do this if this is what it takes to compel them to be disciplined and behave while on the road,” Mendoza stressed.

Mendoza added that the LTO is confident that it will reach its P33 billion revenue target for 2024.