Compliant aftermarket mufflers not subject for apprehension — LTO

Lyle Andales 03/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has clarified that aftermarket motorcycle mufflers purchased from authorized dealers and compliant with national standards are generally not subject to apprehension, following discussions with Senator JV Ejercito. The…

LTO says passing decibel tests does not legalize modified mufflers

Lyle Andales 03/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has clarified that motorcycles fitted with modified mufflers may still be subject to apprehension even if they pass the decibel test conducted by Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers…

EXPLAINER: How LTO-7 identifies, impounds modified motorcycle mufflers

Lyle Andales 02/28/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has intensified its campaign against motorcycles fitted with modified mufflers, impounding units found with alterations that deviate from factory specifications. From January to February 2026…

TEAM impounds 28 motorcycles with modified mufflers in one-hour crackdown

Mary Rose Sagarino 02/25/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) will continue its crackdown on motorcycles with modified mufflers, commonly known as “Bora-Bora.” TEAM head Hyll Retuya said operations are being conducted by traffic enforcers deputized…

More motorcycles impounded in Cebu due to illegal mufflers

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/25/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Traffic enforcers here impounded more motor vehicles as operations against illegal mufflers continued on their second day. As of February 24, a total of 50 vehicles in the cities of Cebu and Mandaue…

What’s a modified muffler and why is it illegal?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/24/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mufflers, or silencers in other English-speaking countries, have been the subject of intense debates and discussions among Philippine motorists. And recently, authorities from the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) have begun…

LTO seizes 21 bikes as drive against tampered mufflers starts

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/23/2026

At least 21 vehicles were impounded in Cebu City as the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) began its intensified crackdown against vehicles fitted with illegal or modified mufflers.…

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