#LTO license for e-bikes and e-scooters

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will soon require e-scooter and e-bike drivers to get a permit and driver's license as part of the e-scooter guidelines to be approved by the Department of Transportation (DoTr). Under the pending guidelines, LTO will require drivers to register their e-scooter and e-bikes and get a driver’s license to ensure their knowledge about road safety. According to LTO chief Edgar Galvante, an administrative order that consolidates guidelines for using e-scooters was already submitted to DoTr and is currently waiting for approval. LTO Chief Markus Lacanilao isn’t mincing words, if you get caught in a road rage incident, you could lose your driver’s license for life. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will hold a dry run of its online vehicle registrations and driver’s license renewal system. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) now grants 10-year driver's licenses to motorists with no traffic violation. Now we'll be talking more about the LTO's new medical policy for 10-year license holders. Quick Recap Any driver whose license is valid for at least five (5) years and who has not committed any violation of Republic Act No. Read more in our articles including "LTO to require licenses for e-scooter and e-bike drivers" and "LTO to Filipino Drivers: Lose Your Temper, Lose Your License, Forever".