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BACOLOD CITY -- The city government here is regulating the use of electric tricycles (e-trikes) that have not been registered with the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

Superintendent Luisito Acebuche, chief of the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO), said the BTAO impounded at least 40 unregistered e-trikes between October 1 and 31.

The drivers were apprehended on major streets and in the downtown area and were fined PHP100 each.

Acebuche said the Land Transportation and Traffic Code considers e-trikes as motor vehicles which should be registered with the LTO if used for public transport.

He added that owners should also secure a business permit from the city government if they will operate the e-trikes as "for hire" vehicles.

E-trikes are only allowed on barangay roads and interior areas, not in national highways, Acebuche said.

If unregistered with the LTO, e-trikes can only be utilized for personal use.

Earlier, the LTO reminded the public that e-trikes are not exempted from registration if they are reclassified from private to public vehicles, while drivers of "for hire" e-trikes are obliged to get professional licenses with Restriction Code 1.

LTO-Bacolod chief Renato Novero also said they have been coordinating with the local government units in deputizing their respective enforcers to carry out traffic regulations. (PNA) NOVEMBER 2017



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