The owner of a privately registered motor vehicle to be utilized for hire in the carriage of cargoes or passengers is penalized by: The owner of a privately registered motor vehicle to be utilized for hire in the carriage of cargoes or passengers is penalized by:

• A. a fine of P2,000 and confiscation of vehicle plates
• B. a fine of P300
• C. confiscation of motor vehicle plates
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  The correct answer is A

   

  Under JAO 2014-01, operators of colorum vehicles are fined the following: P1 million for buses; PUVs including public utility trucks, P200,000; P50,000 for jeepneys; P200,000 for vans; P120,000 for sedans; and P6,000 for motorcycles.