Vintage Vehicle Law shifts PHL car restoration industry into higher gear

Vintage auto fans, sector stakeholders, and different federal government companies gathered at the historic Presidential Automobile Museum at the Quezon Metropolis Memorial Circle, as the Land Transportation Place of work (LTO) formally signed the Implementing Regulations and Restrictions of RA 11698, also identified as the Classic Vehicle Legislation (VVL). 

With the IRR completed and released, the law (which was passed very last April 2022), will officially be executed this coming April 17. Beneath the regulation, land vehicles 40 yrs and older (primarily based on its manufacturing date) are recognized as Vintage Autos. This subclassification is entitled to certain exemptions in LTO registration prerequisites (i.e. emissions assessments, seatbelt needs, and so forth.) but are also topic to rigorous use situations. 

Some stipulations on the use of Classic Vehicles consist of confined driving hours (only all through daytime), prohibition to use them as utility cars, and commercial use strictly confined to motion pictures or functions. 

“Vintage vehicles have the history and aspirations of men and women and nations,” famous Northern Samar Very first District Rep. Paul Ruiz Daza, the principal author and sponsor of the legislation. “Through RA 11698, we can maintain a element of our history as a nation. Vintage autos represent a element of who we are,” he continued. 

Apart from the sentimental and nostalgic spirit of the VVL, it also has some realistic characteristics. By recognizing Classic Motor vehicles as a subclassification, it will allow for specified fiscal and tax incentives in the importation of vintage pieces, and the export of completed restored vehicles. “One of the vital aims of this monthly bill is to revitalize the area auto restoration industry,” Daza pointed out. He even more stated how “optimizing barriers-to-entry” can really encourage extra buyers to become players in the car or truck restoration sector. This probable advancement, he ongoing, can give economic chances to local mechanics, steel personnel, craftsmen, upholsterers, painters, laborers, and shop homeowners. Daza also hopes that Filipino abilities will be greater recognized in the worldwide restoration market. 

Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri, also a co-author of the regulation, was also present at the event. He expressed a concept of assistance for the regulation and thanked all who worked together on it, especially Daza and the LTO. 

Other Senatorial co-authors existing were Sen. Sherwin Gattchalian and Sen. Francis Tolentino. In the meantime, Congressmen Eric Pineda, Virgilio “VG” Lacson, Jesus “Bong” Suntay, Mike Dy, and Jose “GP” Padiernos all Congressional co-authors, had been also in attendance. Valenzuela Mayor 

Wes Gatchalian also attended the celebration as he was a co-writer throughout his preceding electoral publish as Congressman.

LTO Assistant Secretary Jose Arturo M. Tugade, Bureau of Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio, and Specialized Schooling and Expertise Improvement Authority Director General Danilo P. Cruz, were being also at the function and gave their assist and commitment to implement the VVL.