PUTRAJAYA: Starting today, vehicle owners have six months to settle three types of traffic summonses at a special flat rate of RM150, says Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister said if they fail to do so, they will not be able to renew their licence or road tax.
The offences covered are exceeding the speed limit and violating traffic light rules; breaching Notice 114 (investigation notice), which requires the offender to be questioned; and Notice 115 (summons notice).
He said these summonses usually cost RM300.
“We have given the special rate for six months so those who have not paid their summonses and have already been blacklisted can do it immediately.
“If they do not pay, they cannot renew their road tax or driving licence,” he told a press conference after launching the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) new office here yesterday.
“That is why we gave road users a six-month grace period so that they can pay up their summonses at a special rate.”
Smooth sailing: Members of the public using self-service kiosks provided by JPJ. — Bernama
Loke said payments can only be made at JPJ counters, kiosks, mobile counters and the myJPJ application.
He said payments cannot be made through other channels, including MyEG or Pos Malaysia.
There are currently two million outstanding summonses under the Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas).
Earlier, in his speech, Loke said JPJ offices, which include those that are frequently congested, will undergo transformation and digitalisation to ensure better customer service.
Loke said he had also instructed the ministry and JPJ to carry out stronger enforcement of laws to ensure better road safety, without caving in to “political pressure”.
“We will go all out to enforce road safety laws this year,” he said, adding that stringent action must be taken, as this is a matter of complying with the law and protecting human lives.
Loke said one of the main issues that will be prioritised this year is tackling overloaded vehicles. He added that laws would be amended if needed to ensure all logistics sectors comply with regulations.
“We have heard the excuses for overloading for years. We have to take this matter seriously and try to tackle the issue of overloading and minimise such incidents to ensure road safety,” Loke said.
He added that reducing accidents should be the main target of JPJ.
Another issue, he said, is the lack of integrity in vehicle inspection, which resulted in approvals being given to vehicles that are unsafe, technically or mechanically.
He said more proactive action has to be taken in these areas.
“When we do our duty with integrity, we have to remember that every life saved is a mission accomplished,” he said.
Loke also announced that bidding for the special Putrajaya number plate, which started yesterday, will be available through the JPJeBid app.
The bidding will end on Jan 6.
