Driving license in the Philippines
| Philippine driving license | |
|---|---|
Front of an LTO Driver's License. | |
| Type | Driver's license |
| Issued by | Philippines |
| Valid in | ASEAN; limited period in countries allowing overseas-issued license as substitute |
| Eligibility | At least 16–18 years of age depeding on type, passage of written and driving exams proctored by the Land Transportation Office; Foreign citizens: at least 18 years of age, at least a month stay and proof intention to stay for at least six months. |
| Rights | Permission to drive a motor vehicle in applicable jurisdictions. |
A driving license in the Philippines is required before a person is allowed to drive a motor vehicle in the Philippines. It is issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and is mandated by the Land Transportation and Traffic Code (Republic Act No. 4136) passed on June 20, 1964.
However the first driver's licenses were issued under Legislative Act No. 2159 which was passed on February 6, 1912.