The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the impounding of light electric vehicles (LEVs), including e-bikes and e-trikes, found traversing national roads.
LTO Chief Markus Lacanilao said full enforcement will begin on January 2, 2026, giving riders ample time to understand and comply with regulations.
The temporary halt, he explained, responds to public concerns and allows authorities to ramp up education efforts before penalties are imposed.
“Bilang tugon sa mga hinaing ng publiko… narinig ng ating Pangulong Bongbong Marcos at ni Secretary Giovanni Lopez ang inyong concern. Kaya pansamantalang walang impounding operation habang nagpapatupad muna kami ng malawakang information drive upang bigyan ng sapat na panahon ang lahat na maunawaan at makasunod sa umiiral na regulasyon,” Lacanilao said in a video posted on the LTO’s official Facebook page on November 30.
Beginning December 1, 2025, LTO enforcers will be visible on roads as they launch an intensive information campaign and explain proper LEV use to the public.
“Pagdating sa January 2, 2026 magsisimula na ang strict enforcement at wala nang extension. Kasama rito ang apprehension para sa mga lalabag sa pagbabawal sa mga national highway,” he added.