22/02/2026
The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO 7) will begin its intensified enforcement operations against motor vehicles with non-compliant modified mufflers starting Monday, February 23, 2026.
In a public advisory, LTO 7 said the move is in compliance with a directive from the Office of the Assistant Secretary ordering stricter implementation of regulations on vehicle noise and unauthorized exhaust modifications.
Authorities warned that motorcycles and other vehicles found to be using illegal or excessively loud mufflers will be apprehended and penalized under existing laws. | via DPC
