For private vehicles, no need to display ‘road tax’ anymore
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook says Section 20 of the Road Transport Act, which states that motor vehicle licences must be stuck and displayed on vehicles, will no longer be enforced.
PETALING JAYA: Private vehicles owned by Malaysians no longer have to display their motor vehicle licences, commonly referred to as road tax, effective today, says transport minister Loke Siew Fook.
At a press conference, Loke said this was part of the transport ministry’s efforts to digitise the road transport department’s (JPJ) services, particularly for motor vehicle licences and driving licences.
He said Section 20 of the Road Transport Act, which states that motor vehicle licences must be fixed to and exhibited on vehicles, will no longer be enforced.
“This will be done in stages, with the first phase involving individual private vehicles, including motorcycles, owned by Malaysians,” he said.
PETALING JAYA: Private vehicles owned by Malaysians no longer have to display their motor vehicle licences, commonly referred to as road tax, effective today, says transport minister Loke Siew Fook.
At a press conference, Loke said this was part of the transport ministry’s efforts to digitise the road transport department’s (JPJ) services, particularly for motor vehicle licences and driving licences.
He said Section 20 of the Road Transport Act, which states that motor vehicle licences must be fixed to and exhibited on vehicles, will no longer be enforced.
“This will be done in stages, with the first phase involving individual private vehicles, including motorcycles, owned by Malaysians,” he said.
An example of how the digital motor vehicle license and driving license will look like on the MyJPJ app. (Transport MInistry Malaysia pic)
In the first phase, certain categories of vehicles must still display their motor vehicle licences, including those owned by private firms, foreigners, commercial vehicles as well as public service vehicles.
Loke encouraged the public to register JPJ accounts at https://public.jpj.gov.my/ or the MyJPJ phone application to access their digital motor vehicle licences and driving licences.
“I welcome all drivers and vehicle owners to transition to the digital platform. With this, the congestion and long lines at JPJ counters will be reduced,” he said.
He said the ministry will consider the JPJ system’s preparedness and public reception before widening this to other categories.
Meanwhile, physical driving licences are still required for foreigners, holders of learners and vocational licences, as well as international driving permits.
“Lastly, I want to stress that action will continue to be taken against anyone found driving a vehicle without a valid motor vehicle or driving licence, in line with the Road Transport Act,” Loke said.
In the first phase, certain categories of vehicles must still display their motor vehicle licences, including those owned by private firms, foreigners, commercial vehicles as well as public service vehicles.
Loke encouraged the public to register JPJ accounts at https://public.jpj.gov.my/ or the MyJPJ phone application to access their digital motor vehicle licences and driving licences.
“I welcome all drivers and vehicle owners to transition to the digital platform. With this, the congestion and long lines at JPJ counters will be reduced,” he said.
He said the ministry will consider the JPJ system’s preparedness and public reception before widening this to other categories.
Meanwhile, physical driving licences are still required for foreigners, holders of learners and vocational licences, as well as international driving permits.
“Lastly, I want to stress that action will continue to be taken against anyone found driving a vehicle without a valid motor vehicle or driving licence, in line with the Road Transport Act,” Loke said.
Stupid, Lousy idea.
ReplyDeleteClassic example of a solution that creates many more, worse problems.
1. Queues at Roadblocks will get much worse. Currently , Roadtax validity can be checked within 1 second at a glance. Showing your mobile phone app to the police or JPJ will take much more time.
2. Many cars are not necessarily driven by the owner e.g. spouse, children, parents, relatives or friends. How to prove the Roadtax is valid.
When the autonomous driven car becomes a reality in a not to distant future, would u still employ an ahmad to be yr status symbol?
ReplyDeleteHe needs a driving license + possible road tax disc!