Transport Ministry will reassess 50% summons discounts for foreign-registered vehicles to ensure enforcement effectiveness, while also tightening bus safety rules.
KOTA BHARU: The Ministry of Transport will review traffic summons discounts offered to foreign-registered vehicles.
Minister Anthony Loke said the review aims to ensure the enforcement approach remains effective.
He stated that discounts of up to 50% are currently offered at the Road Transport Department’s discretion.
This is to encourage the settlement of summonses for offences like not having an International Circulation Permit within a set period.
“We will hold further discussions with JPJ to assess the appropriate improvement measures,” Loke told reporters.
He added the review would focus specifically on the mechanism for foreign vehicles.
The issue is prevalent in states along the Malaysia-Thailand border.
It follows reports of over 1,000 Thai vans operating at the borders, earning significant income from cross-border passenger services.
Separately, Loke announced full enforcement of speed limitation devices for all buses.
He said stern action will be taken against operators who fail to install the devices, which cap speed at 90 kilometres per hour.
“This is an important measure to curb dangerous driving and reduce the risk of fatal accidents,” he said.
The first-phase grace period for compliance ended on Dec 31 last year.
The government is also enhancing driver monitoring through a new Land Public Transport Agency database.
This system lets operators check a driver’s offence records and licence status before hiring.
On future measures, Loke highlighted the voluntary adoption of telematics systems by bus operators.
The system uses GPS and CCTV to monitor driver conditions like fatigue while on duty.
“We want to ensure that bus drivers are continuously monitored to enhance operational safety,” he said.
The installation will be made mandatory in the near future.
