The e-trike and e-bike ban on major thoroughfares has been enforced since January 2, 2026.

This stricter enforcement was originally scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2025,  but was postponed to January 2, 2026, due to public concerns and a necessity to conduct an information drive.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has consistently maintained that e-bikes, e-trikes, and other Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) are not allowed on national roads and highways to ensure motorists' safety. 

The LTO continues to implement the ban. Vehicles exceeding 50 kilograms are being cited for violations, while those less than 50 kilograms are advised to use designated e-bike lanes.

Furthermore, the Department of Transportation is still working on finalizing policies regarding registration and licensing requirements for LEV owners.

“Yes, actually nagka-craft na ng bagong policy waiting palang sa signature ng DOTr bago kami maglabas ng memorandum circular that will be based on the craft policy.” LTO Transportation Officer Jerome Rodriguez said in an interview with UNTV

[“Yes, actually, the crafting of new policy is ongoing, still waiting for the signature of DOTr before we release the memorandum circular that will be based on the craft policy.”]