[ LTO MEMORANDUM, December 08, 2004 ]

CONVERSION OF RIGHT HAND DRIVE WIPERS OF IMPORTED MOTOR VEHICLES FROM SUBIC TO LEFT HAND DRIVE PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION WHETHER NEW OR RENEWAL



In compliance with the Safety Standards requirements for the repositioning of Right-Hand Drive to Left-hand Drive On-Road vehicles as provided for under Presidential Decree No. 207, in relation to Section 37 of Republic Act No. 4136, you are hereby directed to strictly enforce the Mandatory Conversion of Right Hand Drive windshield wipers of imported motor vehicles from Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ) to Left Hand Drive prior to registration. You are further instructed to strictly monitor the operations of your respective Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations and impose sanctions in case of failure to follow strictly the Safety Standards provided for by law, primarily Presidential Decree No. 207.

For guidance and strict compliance.

Adopted: 08 Dec. 2004

(SGD.) ANNELI R. LONTOC
Assistant Secretary