Section 2
SEC. 2 (a) No motor vehicle shall be used or operated in, along, or upon any public highway of the Philippine Islands unless the same is registered in accordance with the provisions of this Act, nor by any person who is not licensed to operate such motor vehicle under the provisions of this Act. (b) Any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than five nor more than two hundred pesos: Provided, however, That if the vehicle so operated is for let or hire to the public a further penalty of not more than six months imprisonment may be imposed. (c) Motor vehicles belonging to the Government of the United States, the Government of the Philippine Islands or any of its subdivisions, or to any provincial, city or municipal government shall be regarded as registered under the provisions of this Act if they bear signs or legends plainly indicating to what department, bureau, or political subdivision the same belong and the number plates required by section seven hereof, which number plates shall be issued free by the Director of Public Works upon request.