Malaysia’s new “less you delay, less you pay” traffic summons policy from January 2026 aims to reduce offences and enhance road safety nationwide.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Alliance for a Safe Community has voiced its support for the upcoming “the less you delay, the less you pay” traffic summons mechanism.
Its chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye expressed confidence that the approach will reduce traffic offences and enhance road safety nationwide if carried out effectively.
Lee said the new approach sends a clear message that traffic laws must be respected and any violations will be dealt with firmly.
He emphasised that enforcement must be carried out consistently, transparently and fairly so that the public has full confidence that every summon is issued accurately and without bias.
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The Alliance for a Safe Community welcomes the new policy to be implemented beginning January 1, 2026 under which summonses will be issued to all vehicle owners who commit traffic offences.
The amount payable will depend on how quickly the fine is settled under this new mechanism.
Lee described the decision to discontinue the practice of granting large-scale discounts on outstanding summonses as a timely and commendable step.
He said this change will encourage greater accountability and discipline among road users.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced on Wednesday that the government will standardise the rates and procedures for road traffic offence compounds nationwide.
This standardisation will be implemented through the “the less you delay, the less you pay” principle starting January 1 next year.
Loke revealed that the Cabinet decided on October 17 after noting discrepancies in the rates and enforcement methods of compounds between the Road Transport Department and the Royal Malaysia Police.
These discrepancies had caused confusion and given the impression that the law was not being applied consistently.
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According to Lee, periodic discount offers in the past created the perception that offenders could simply wait for the next amnesty period to pay less.
He stated that such practices undermined the deterrent effect of traffic laws while weakening efforts to promote a culture of responsible driving.
Lee suggested that the policy should also be strengthened through continuous road safety education and close monitoring of repeat offenders.
He recommended the use of technological tools such as automated enforcement cameras to ensure impartiality and fairness.
The ultimate goal of this initiative should not merely be to collect fines but to change driver behaviour and promote safer roads for all.
Lee concluded that we all share the responsibility to make our roads safer. – Bernama
