27/11/2025
BAKIT KAYLANGAN IPAREHISTRO ANG EBIKE?
Oo, *depende sa klase at specs ng e‑bike*—may mga kinakailangan i‑rehistro, may iba hindi.
# # # Philippines (LMTRA / LTRB Guidelines)
1. *E‑Bike ≤ 750 W (1 hp) at ≤ 25 km/h*
✅ *Wala pang registration requirement* (kasalukuyan, pero nagbabago ang rules).
✅ Kailangan lang may *brake, lights, reflector*, at *helmet* (for rider safety).
2. *E‑Bike > 750 W or > 25 km/h* (hal. 800 W, 1000 W, 1500 W, etc.)
❌ *Itinuturing nang LMT (Light Motor Tricycle)* o *LMTV (Low‑Power Motor Vehicle)*.
✅ *Kailangan magparehistro sa LTRB (Land Transportation Regulatory Board)* at kumuha ng:
- *Plate number*
- *Official Receipt (OR) & Certificate of Registration (CR)*
- *Driver’s License (Non‑Professional)*
# # # Mga Dapat I‑Check
- *Motor power (Watts)* – 750 W (1 hp) cutoff.
- *Speed limit* – 25 km/h max para iwas sa registration.
- *Local LGU rules* – may mga city/municipality na may sariling ordinance (hal. Quezon City, Cebu).
# # # Bakit nagbabago ang rules?
- *Safety at road sharing* (e‑bike vs. regular bike).
- *Kamakailang updates (2023‑2024)*: DOTC & LMTRA naglalabas ng draft para *lahat ng e‑bike (even 750 W or speed >25 km/h?* → Register as LMT.
- ✅ *May tamper‑proof sticker/ID?* (DOTC requirement).
- ✅ *Safety gear (lights, reflectors, helmet).*
*Bottom line:*
Kung yung electric bike mo ay *≤ 750 W at ≤ 25 km/h*, karamihan *hindi pa kailangan magparehistro*. Pero kung lumagpas, *kailangan talaga* magpa‑register at mag‑kuha ng lisensya.