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Colorum violations, generally referred to as colorum, refers to unregistered or unauthorized vehicles, particularly public transportation vehicles, in the Philippines. Operating colorum vehicles is illegal, as they don’t comply with the necessary regulations and pose risks to public safety.
Aug 1, 2020 · Colorum is a slang word used to describe illegal public transport in the country. According to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LFRB), the word colorum was first used in 1973 as part of the “anti-colorum” campaign of President Marcos.
Mar 7, 2012 · Colorum vehicles are easiest to identify via their displayed plate numbers. Their plate numbers are supposed to carry codes that pinpoint their routes of operation, so a law enforcer is trained...
Jun 11, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — Drivers and operators of vehicles caught operating without necessary permits (colorum) must now present a court order to claim their impounded cars, jeepneys, vans, or buses.
Oct 3, 2023 · colorum (plural colorums) ( Philippines) A rebel organization characterized by religious fanaticism or a member thereof. ( Philippines, by extension) A public transport vehicle operating without a franchise or in violation of it.
Oct 4, 2023 · How to spot a colorum? Spotting colorum vehicles, fortunately, is not rocket science. And here are some tips from the LTFRB that might help commuters differentiate a colorum from a legitimate PUV.
Apr 18, 2024 · After repeatedly declaring that the April 30 consolidation deadline for the PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP) is final, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is now joining hands with two other agencies to crack down on public utility vehicles that will be declared ‘colorum’ beginning May 1, 2024.
Apr 22, 2024 · Last week, on April 18, 2024, three governmental agencies collaborated to create a task force aimed at tackling unauthorized vehicles and public utility vehicles—also referred to as “colorum vehicles”—unlawfully operating within the National Capital Region (NCR).
Jan 17, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — Unconsolidated public utility vehicles (PUVs), which will be considered “colorum” past January 31, will be impounded if drivers continue to ply their routes after the ...
Mar 31, 2022 · A transport agency’s advisory against colorum operation and “out-of-line” vehicles received complaints from commuters for its new routes and franchise requirements. The Metropolitan Manila...
