MANILA, May 14 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a law amending Republic Act (RA) 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act to streamline motorcycle safety measures and penalties.

According to RA 12209 inked by Marcos on May 9, dealers must register motorcycles within five working days of sale upon the owner's authorization, while owners must report a sale or disposition within five working days.

New owners must transfer ownership within 20 working days from acquisition.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is directed to issue registration certificates within two working days upon receiving the complete documentary requirements, including a clearance from the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group.

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