Staying true to its mandate to enforce traffic laws, particularly against improperly operated e-bikes, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) reported that it inspected 114 units on the first day of its renewed operations on January 2, 2026. Of these, only eight e-bikes were apprehended for violations.

The term “e-bikes” is commonly used as a catch-all reference for Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs).

According to the agency, its Law Enforcement teams inspected 114 e-bikes and e-trikes along Quirino Avenue in Manila, Roxas Boulevard, C-5 Road, and EDSA, which are all included in the list of roads covered by the ban. Out of the 114, only 8 e-bikes and e-trikes were apprehended for violating the new measure.

“We recognize that e-trikes play a role in our public transport ecosystem, which is why the ban is limited to specific high-volume roads. Our priority is to balance mobility needs with safety and order, we are working to identify and develop suitable routes where e-trikes can operate without disrupting traffic or endangering road users. We urge all operators to familiarize themselves with the ban of e-trikes on major highways,” says LTO Chief, Markus Lacanilao.

In an earlier statement, the LTO said that the prohibition of e-bikes on selected major roads is a necessary step to address traffic flow inefficiencies and enhance overall road safety for all commuters and motorists. These highways are designated for higher-speed vehicular movement, and alternative transport units like e-trikes require dedicated lanes or appropriate routes to operate safely.