Land Transportation Office

Land Transportation Office
Tanggapan ng Transportasyong-Lupa
Agency overview
FormedJune 20, 1964; 60 years ago (1964-06-20)
Superseding agency
  • Land Transportation
HeadquartersEast Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II, Assistant Secretary/Chief
Parent agencyDepartment of Transportation
Websitelto.gov.ph

The Land Transportation Office (Filipino: Tanggapan ng Transportasyong-Lupa; LTO) is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Transportation responsible for all land transportation in the Philippines. Functions of the LTO include the inspection and registration of motor vehicles, issuance of licenses and permits, enforcement of land transportation rules and regulations, and adjudication of traffic cases.[1]

Its primary mission is to rationalize land transportation services and facilities, and effectively implement various transportation laws, rules, and regulations. It believes that it is the responsibility of those involved in the public service to be more vigilant in their part in the over-all development scheme of national leadership. Hence, the promotion of safety and comfort in land travel is one of LTO's continuing commitments.[2] It aims to be a frontline government agency that showcases fast and efficient public service for a progressive land transport sector.[3]

  1. ^ "Mandate and Functions". Land Transportation Office. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  2. ^ "Mission". Land Transportation Office. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  3. ^ "Vision". Land Transportation Office. Retrieved July 7, 2018.