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In the previous post, LEMON LAW BILL was already discussed.   At that time, the bill was still in Congress and still to be deliberated and be voted upon. Picture of brand new cars taken from google.com Fortunately, in just a matter of months, on July 22, 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino has signed into law Republic Act Number 10642, an act strengthening consumer protection in the purchase of brand new motor vehicles.   This act shall be known as the “Philippine Lemon Law” . So, what is in store here in the Philippine Lemon Law? As the law suggests, it basically strengthens the protection for the consumer in the purchase of brand new motor vehicles. Brand new motor vehicle refers to a vehicle constructed entirely from new parts and covered by a manufacturer’s express warranty at the time of purchase that it has never been sold or registered with the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) or an appropriate agency or authority, and has never...

A photo taken from google.com From the very webpage of the Land Transportation Office or LTO, here is the summary of the Revised Schedule of Fines and Penalties for Violations of Laws, Rules and Regulations Governing Land Transportation as espoused in the Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01 of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). A.  Violations in Connection with Licensing: 1.  Driving Without a Valid Driver's License/Conductor's Permit - Payment of a fine of PhP3,000.00 and the driver shall be disqualified from being granted a driver's license and driving of a motor vehicle for a period of 1 year from the payment of the fine. 2.  Driving a Motor Vehicle Used in the Commission of a Crime Upon Conviction by a Regular Court of Competent Jurisdiction - Payment of a fine of PhP10,000.00 and in addition, the driver's license shall be confiscated and upon conviction for the crime, revoked and the driver shall be perpetually dis...