Philippine laws are all national, however under certain laws, local governments can enact regulations (in accordance with national laws).
Land transport regulations are enacted by the Philippines Land transport Office (the LTO - a national authority). Enforcement of LTO regulations is done by LTO traffic enforcement officers (TEO's), not the police. Local governments may regulate to limit certain classes/types of vehicles from certain roads and/or areas. TEO's are also used to enforce any local government traffic regulations in their area of operation.
As an aside, most TEO's are on foot only, making it hard to enforce regulations if a vehicle doesn't stop when directed to do so. Fortunately, Filipinos are generally very considerate people and will stop for an TEO when required.
With regard to e-bike type regulations in the Philippines, basically there are none. The only reference that I can find is in an LTO Administrative Order issued in early 2006 relating to light electric vehicles (LEV's). Under this Administrative Order, a LEV is considered a two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a battery-powered motor with not more than 36V output with a rating from 10Ahr to a maximum of 60Ahr and capable of propelling the device at a speed of not more that 55kph on a flat surface.
In implementing the Administrative Order, the LTO has directed that electric bicycles and "bicycle-like" vehicles are not considered to be LEV's and are not required to be registered.
Be that as it may and not withstanding the forgoing, The law in the Philippines is considered to be "optional"
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Land transport regulations are enacted by the Philippines Land transport Office (the LTO - a national authority). Enforcement of LTO regulations is done by LTO traffic enforcement officers (TEO's), not the police. Local governments may regulate to limit certain classes/types of vehicles from certain roads and/or areas. TEO's are also used to enforce any local government traffic regulations in their area of operation.
As an aside, most TEO's are on foot only, making it hard to enforce regulations if a vehicle doesn't stop when directed to do so. Fortunately, Filipinos are generally very considerate people and will stop for an TEO when required.
With regard to e-bike type regulations in the Philippines, basically there are none. The only reference that I can find is in an LTO Administrative Order issued in early 2006 relating to light electric vehicles (LEV's). Under this Administrative Order, a LEV is considered a two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a battery-powered motor with not more than 36V output with a rating from 10Ahr to a maximum of 60Ahr and capable of propelling the device at a speed of not more that 55kph on a flat surface.
In implementing the Administrative Order, the LTO has directed that electric bicycles and "bicycle-like" vehicles are not considered to be LEV's and are not required to be registered.
Be that as it may and not withstanding the forgoing, The law in the Philippines is considered to be "optional"
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