JPJ offers RM150 flat rate for summonses, valid for six months

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has introduced a special flat-rate compound offer of RM150 for three specific types of traffic summonses issued by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

This initiative, announced by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook, aims to help motorists resolve outstanding summonses at a reduced cost while promoting road safety compliance.

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The summons categories eligible for this limited-time offer include:

1. AWAS summonses (Saman 53A, issued for exceeding speed limits)
2. Notice 114 (investigation notices)
3. Notice 115 (summonses issued via JPJ (P) 23 notices)

These summonses typically carry a higher compound rate of RM300. However, the new flat rate is being offered to encourage road users to settle their fines promptly.

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Six-Month Window to Clear Backlogs

The reduced-rate initiative will be available for six months, starting from January 3 to June 30, 2025. During this period, motorists with eligible outstanding summonses can settle their fines at the flat rate of RM150.

Speaking at a press conference, Anthony Loke emphasized the importance of clearing these fines to avoid complications.

“This flat-rate offer is designed to help people settle their outstanding summonses quickly. If these summonses remain unpaid, they won’t be able to renew their driving licenses or vehicle road tax (LKM),” he explained.

Loke also highlighted the staggering number of unresolved AWAS summonses—approximately two million dating back to 2018. Many of these cases, now over six years old, have led to restrictions on vehicle owners who have yet to clear their fines.

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No Third-Party Payment Channels

Motorists intending to take advantage of this offer must ensure they use official JPJ payment channels. The RM150 flat rate is available only through:

• JPJ service counters
• MyJPJ mobile app
• JPJ public portal
• JPJ kiosks

Payments made through third-party services such as MyEG or Pos Malaysia will not qualify for this special rate.

A Break from Demerit Points

The MOT is also extending a rare concession for those who settle their summonses during the six-month window.

“Those who clear their fines between January 3 and June 30, 2024, will not have demerit points added to their record,” Loke announced.

This means that motorists paying off their AWAS-related fines won’t have their driving licenses penalized under the demerit points system during the promotional period.

Encouraging Compliance, Easing the Burden

The initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to address longstanding traffic violations while easing the financial burden on road users. It also underscores MOT's commitment to improving road safety by encouraging compliance with traffic laws.

Loke urged motorists to act quickly and take advantage of the offer, reminding them that failure to settle outstanding summonses would result in complications when renewing licenses and road tax.

“We hope this initiative will help clear the backlog of outstanding cases and provide some relief to the public,” he added.

With millions of summonses still unresolved, this move is expected to prompt many to settle their fines and regain full compliance with JPJ regulations.

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