Those who failed to timely register their vehicles or renew their driver's licenses, or even those who have been ticketed for traffic rule violations, will no longer face penalties if they reside in areas affected by the recent calamity.

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In a memorandum signed by Transportation Assistant Secretary Atty. Greg G. Pua, Jr., it is stated that penalties, which would normally accumulate weekly, would not be levied on those who did not register their vehicles or renew their licenses between July 21 and 25, 2025.

The validity of their vehicle registrations and driver's licenses has also been extended until August 8, 2025.

Even those who purchased vehicles, including motorcycles, between July 21 and 25 and failed to register within the given deadline will not be penalized.

"Counting days on the Sales Invoice for vehicles bought under the same period will all start on August 8, 2025 in order to avoid the penalty for late registration of new motor vehicles," the memorandum states.

"The 15-day period for the settlement of all traffic apprehension cases dated July 21-25 will also be extended. Hence, the last day of the settlement of fines on said apprehensions without penalty shall be on August 8, 2025," according to the memorandum signed by Pua.