A Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) shall authorize a driver to operate a motor vehicle for a period of seventy-two (72) hours only.

Further, all apprehensions are deemed admitted unless contested by filing a written contest within five (5) days from date of apprehension. However, failure of the driver to pay the corresponding penalty within fifteen (15) days shall cause the automatic suspension of his driver’s license for a period of thirty ( 30) days from the date of apprehension in addition to the fines and penalties prescribed hereunder. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) shall resolve a contested case within five (5) days from receipt of said written contest.

NOTE: Fines and penalties of all violations prior to implementation of Joint Administrative Order No.2014 (JAO) dated 02 June 2014 shall be based on Department Order No. 2008-39 dated 26 August 2008.