Guess what? Euro fever got in Malaysia too.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
How do you propose to do so?
Tell me, how do you propose to do what the sticker just above the wheel says?
"To Serve and Protect"
That would be a big question mark for me. The one in Barricade's (Transformers) police car would be a better sticker option. "To punish and enslave..."
Yes, riding in this heap of junk would be enough punishment for criminals. The only problem here is... Will it run?
Oh well, I think "Quezon City's pride" is not something to be proud after all.
- Hail a cab, it will run faster. -Anonymous
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Contributor A- Thanks for the e-mail!
These photos were just taken today, June 14,2008 Saturday between 9am and 1130am according to the photo contributor.
PNPA Commemorative plate
This is really not a good place to put your LTO license plates in. You would first be fined because your plate is not in the correct place and second, you are using commemorative plates in what is supposed to be the place for the original LTO plate.
Same goes to the 2 photos below.
Kawanis Commemorative plate "LC"
LTO Commemorative plate "OTEP"
Just e-mail your photos and contribution at spotsquad@gmail.com
Suggestions and violent reactions also accepted.
PNPA Commemorative plate
This is really not a good place to put your LTO license plates in. You would first be fined because your plate is not in the correct place and second, you are using commemorative plates in what is supposed to be the place for the original LTO plate.
Same goes to the 2 photos below.
Kawanis Commemorative plate "LC"
LTO Commemorative plate "OTEP"
Just e-mail your photos and contribution at spotsquad@gmail.com
Suggestions and violent reactions also accepted.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Lesser evil of them all?
Mirror mirror.. which is the lesser evil (in order) of them all?
4th place - Obstructed vision
Dark covered glass plate cover
Not clearly visible at night and makes vehicle identification hard.
3rd place - Untraceable plate
LTO commemorative plate "3128"
Can easily be transfered and LTO has no record if this. I've tried to purchase back then and they just gave me the plate without even asking for my OR/CR or any vehicle identification papers so I know this.
2nd place - Feeling Congressman plate
The famous eight plate (Otso plate)
The 8-plate is for Congress people use only. Real 8-plate comes in pairs to be attached in the back and front. This one has it attached on the front part of the vehicle only.
...and now, the grand award...
1st place - Literally breaks the "No plate, No travel policy"
"Look Ma, no plates!"
Although he has his window rolled down so that people can see him clearly, he still has no plates on his face.
4th place - Obstructed vision
Dark covered glass plate cover
Not clearly visible at night and makes vehicle identification hard.
3rd place - Untraceable plate
LTO commemorative plate "3128"
Can easily be transfered and LTO has no record if this. I've tried to purchase back then and they just gave me the plate without even asking for my OR/CR or any vehicle identification papers so I know this.
2nd place - Feeling Congressman plate
The famous eight plate (Otso plate)
The 8-plate is for Congress people use only. Real 8-plate comes in pairs to be attached in the back and front. This one has it attached on the front part of the vehicle only.
...and now, the grand award...
1st place - Literally breaks the "No plate, No travel policy"
"Look Ma, no plates!"
Although he has his window rolled down so that people can see him clearly, he still has no plates on his face.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Correct way to display commemorative plates
This is the proposed correct way to display commemorative plates in the Philippines.
Commemorative plates must be above, below, on the right or left side of the original LTO issued license plate number. The LTO issued plate should not be covered or transferred to other places like the windshield.
Even if JEEPNEYS are rowdy drivers, they know the rules.
Some private motorists don't. Maybe they are just misinformed. Well, this blog is made to inform you.
Commemorative plates must be above, below, on the right or left side of the original LTO issued license plate number. The LTO issued plate should not be covered or transferred to other places like the windshield.
Even if JEEPNEYS are rowdy drivers, they know the rules.
Some private motorists don't. Maybe they are just misinformed. Well, this blog is made to inform you.
Two-faced
Is this a Brand New SUV? I do not make a big deal out of those "NEW" cars with no plates in Metro Manila.
Same conduction sticker
But this one doesn't have license plates at the back and has one in front.
Same conduction sticker
But this one doesn't have license plates at the back and has one in front.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Law makers - law breakers!
MMDA Vehicle counter-flow. Are they allowed? Do they have powers?
We saw the same police vehicle a few weeks back. Still spotted with no plates!
Twins spotted!
Two different breeds. One name. Two cars sporting "PNPA" commemorative plates spotted at the same location around Metro Manila. Are they twins?
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Sorry for the hassle...
Sorry for the hassle...
...of you putting your plates on. You might as well remove it because from afar, it looks like you don't even have plates.
These are the kinds of dark plate glass covers that are being apprehended. They should be strict with these kind of covers because it can be used in crimes here.
...of you putting your plates on. You might as well remove it because from afar, it looks like you don't even have plates.
These are the kinds of dark plate glass covers that are being apprehended. They should be strict with these kind of covers because it can be used in crimes here.
Red plate for official use only?
So, commemorative plates issued in the Philippines now have 2 kinds? One for the private and one for government?
This car is sporting a red font commemorative plate. Does this mean this is "For Official Use Only"?
This car is sporting a red font commemorative plate. Does this mean this is "For Official Use Only"?
Friday, June 6, 2008
"Triple standards" law in the Philippines
Philippine law is always like this. "Double standards". A different law will be applied to private motorists, public utility vehicles and government vehicles. I guess "Triple standards" law would be the right definition.
Why are they allowed to travel without plates? How can we follow if they themselves do not?
Why are they allowed to travel without plates? How can we follow if they themselves do not?
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Special powers - just like in the series Heroes
It is pretty obvious that the plate number attached to this Toyota Vios is not the common license plates we are used to seeing.
DFA87? Dept. of Foreign Affairs?
That doesn't look like a diplomatic plate to me. More of a cardboard plate. So, how come I've never heard of government offices being issued special unrecognized plates? Is that a new law too?
Maybe, the "Passes" flaunted in this cars windshield gives him power to use those kind of plates.
See?
Maybe, the "Passes" flaunted in this cars windshield gives him power to use those kind of plates.
Special powers?
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
One is enough...Two is too many...
AGLIPAY Plates - Back and Front?!
This is also the first time I saw one of these plates. Are they commemorative plates? Whatever they are, I am sure they are not LTO Plates and this is a violation to the law.
I've got several of my friends volunteering to take photos so, violators, see you here! :)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Triple Threat!
Three Violations in one car!
Violations:
1. LTO commemorative plates"2279"
2. Semi-tinted glass plate cover
3. Strobe lights (Reb-Blue) in the grills
I took this photo because he was using a commemorative plate the wrong way. According to the law / rule, the commemorative plate can only be displayed if it does not supersede the original LTO plate. The strobe lights just came as a bonus after I zoomed in the original photo.
You cannot place it in the back to cover the LTO plate at the back. You cannot do that in front either. You can display the commemorative plate in the right side or left side of the original LTO plate provided that you have the commemorative plate sticker in your windshield. This was according to the news article I read earlier in the Philippine Star (main section).
1. LTO commemorative plates"2279"
2. Semi-tinted glass plate cover
3. Strobe lights (Reb-Blue) in the grills
I took this photo because he was using a commemorative plate the wrong way. According to the law / rule, the commemorative plate can only be displayed if it does not supersede the original LTO plate. The strobe lights just came as a bonus after I zoomed in the original photo.
You cannot place it in the back to cover the LTO plate at the back. You cannot do that in front either. You can display the commemorative plate in the right side or left side of the original LTO plate provided that you have the commemorative plate sticker in your windshield. This was according to the news article I read earlier in the Philippine Star (main section).
Monday, June 2, 2008
The rule applies to all or no one at all
Cops, should set a good example to citizens. How can people follow street laws if the police themselves do not do so?
No plate, no travel policy?
I, myself immediately complied when I heard the illegality to display commemorative plates in place of the original LTO plate. What makes other people exempted? They might not get caught but, I spotted them!
LTO Commemorative Plate "2628" with Tinted plate covers!
2 violations!
LTO Commemorative Plate "2628" with Tinted plate covers!
2 violations!
SpotSquad Introduction
Introduction about this Blog, how to submit and Contact information.
Location: Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact Info: spotsquad@gmail.com
How to submit your photos:
1. E-mail image at spotsquad@gmail.com
2. Your identity will not be posted here and will be referred to as the "Street Spy".
3. Include information as to where you saw it and the time of the day.
4. Credits will be given if requested by the photo owner. We can link it to your blog or website.
There is this current issue about commemorative plates now being flagged down by traffic enforcers, police and the likes. First of all, when the government signed and approved the usage of these commemorative plates, they didn't clear it out that, it should not supersede the original LTO plate. In fact, sellers of such plates only informed buyers that the original LTO plate should be under the commemorative plate. Not on the left or right side, below or above but UNDER the LTO plate.
2 wrong moves here by the government. When you purchase such plates, it comes with an approval letter from Secretary Leandro Mendoza. Why is the said RULE not indicated in the approval letter? The second mistake was, the sellers not informing and deceiving the buyers.
This blog I made is for street violators. Not only for those who uses commemorative plates illegaly but, for other violators and the likes too in Metro Manila, Philippines.
Who knows? you mght spot your own car here or worst, a cop asking for bribe money.
*No bad intention here but, I am just doing this as a car enthusiast and as my photography hobby, at the same time.
**If you have questions, objections or clarifications, feel free to comment on my future posts. If you think you had not violated any street laws, feel free to comment or e-mail me, the author at spotsquad@gmail.com
***Remember the Filipino saying, "Bato bato sa langit, ang tamaan, huwag magagalit. Ang pikon ay laging talo." In English, "Stones from heaven, those who get hit shouldn't get angry. Sore losers always lose."
Location: Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact Info: spotsquad@gmail.com
How to submit your photos:
1. E-mail image at spotsquad@gmail.com
2. Your identity will not be posted here and will be referred to as the "Street Spy".
3. Include information as to where you saw it and the time of the day.
4. Credits will be given if requested by the photo owner. We can link it to your blog or website.
I am not new in blogging. In fact, I've several blogs already but none related to this one.
There is this current issue about commemorative plates now being flagged down by traffic enforcers, police and the likes. First of all, when the government signed and approved the usage of these commemorative plates, they didn't clear it out that, it should not supersede the original LTO plate. In fact, sellers of such plates only informed buyers that the original LTO plate should be under the commemorative plate. Not on the left or right side, below or above but UNDER the LTO plate.
2 wrong moves here by the government. When you purchase such plates, it comes with an approval letter from Secretary Leandro Mendoza. Why is the said RULE not indicated in the approval letter? The second mistake was, the sellers not informing and deceiving the buyers.
This blog I made is for street violators. Not only for those who uses commemorative plates illegaly but, for other violators and the likes too in Metro Manila, Philippines.
Who knows? you mght spot your own car here or worst, a cop asking for bribe money.
*No bad intention here but, I am just doing this as a car enthusiast and as my photography hobby, at the same time.
**If you have questions, objections or clarifications, feel free to comment on my future posts. If you think you had not violated any street laws, feel free to comment or e-mail me, the author at spotsquad@gmail.com
***Remember the Filipino saying, "Bato bato sa langit, ang tamaan, huwag magagalit. Ang pikon ay laging talo." In English, "Stones from heaven, those who get hit shouldn't get angry. Sore losers always lose."
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