KUALA LUMPUR: A new nationwide standard for traffic offence compounds will take effect on January 1 2026 under the principle “the less you delay, the less you pay”.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the Cabinet’s October 17 decision to standardise rates and procedures between the Road Transport Department and Royal Malaysia Police.
He said discrepancies between the two agencies had caused confusion and created perceptions of inconsistent law application.
“This is because providing programme-based discounts would be unfair to those who act responsibly and settle their fines promptly,“ Loke told a joint press conference at Parliament.
The new system offers a 50% discount for payments within 15 days of the offence.
Payments made between 16 and 30 days qualify for a 33% reduction while fines settled within 31 to 60 days incur the full amount.
From day 61 onwards, vehicle owners face court action and blacklisting.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealed that unpaid traffic fines currently stand at RM6.6 billion.
He said PDRM has collected RM640 million through discount programmes and special campaigns since 2022 up to September this year.
The incentive system does not apply to non-compoundable offences like driving without valid vehicle licence and insurance or displaying fake documentation.
A transition period from November 1 to December 30 2024 allows the public to settle existing JPJ and PDRM compounds at 50% to 70% discounts.
After December 30, the new principle will be fully implemented with no further discounts offered for outstanding fines.
Saifuddin said both ministries would reassess enforcement measures against those who fail to make payments despite extensive road safety campaigns.
Present at the conference were Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri and JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli. – Bernama
