LTO impounds imported EV over driver’s fake license, missing papers

MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Office (LTO) impounded an imported electric vehicle (EV) in Quezon City on Friday.

The apprehension comes after its driver was caught using a fake license.

The motorist also failed to present the vehicle’s registration documents.The vehicle was also found to be on the road without a license plate.

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The unit impounded was an Onvo L90 electric crossover utility vehicle which is manufactured by Chinese car maker Nio Inc.

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It was flagged down during a joint law enforcement checkpoint along Boni Serrano Avenue in Quezon City.

The action was conducted by the LTO’s Law Enforcement Service (LES), the Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine National Police Highway-Patrol Group National Capital Region.

Authorities said that the driver could not present the vehicle’s official receipt and certificate of registration (OR/CR) or sales invoice.

“The driver was also confirmed to have presented a fake driver’s license to the enforcement officers,” the LTO added.

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The driver faces violations for using a fake driver’s license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, and failing to present the vehicle’s OR/CR.

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The LTO issued the driver a temporary operator’s permit and an impounding receipt for the vehicle.

The electric vehicle was brought to the agency’s central office for disposition. /apl