How Singapore-Registered Car Owners Can Check And Pay Traffic Fines In Malaysia?

Due to a short distance between Singapore and Malaysia, residents in Singapore may enjoy the occasional road trip across the border to enjoy some dining, shopping or travelling. When driving overseas, one may be unfamiliar with the roads and traffic laws, rendering one to commit minor traffic offences along the way. 

According to Royal Police Malaysia’s data, there were 41 million traffic summonses that have yet to be paid as of 13 August 2024 valued at RM4 billion. Out of the 41 million traffic summonses, more than 51,000 (valued at RM5.1 million) involved foreigners from neighbouring countries such as Thailand, Singapore and Brunei. 

As there is a substantial amount of traffic fines left unpaid, the Ministry of Transport Malaysia (MOT) would offer discounts on outstanding traffic fines periodically to encourage drivers to settle their fines. For example, from now to 30 June 2025, you can pay traffic fines for three types of traffic offences including running red lights and speeding at a flat rate of RM150 instead of RM300. 

Here’s how you can check and pay your traffic fines. 

Check And Settle Traffic Fines Online In Malaysia 

In Malaysia, road traffic laws are enforced mainly by the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ).    

Individuals can check and pay traffic police summons online through the MyBayar PDRM website or mobile app. You’ll be required to register using your passport number and fill up some personal details. Once you make payment, the summons record will be updated accordingly and you will receive a receipt via email in 48 hours. 

For summons issued by the JPJ, foreigners can go on government e-services provider, MyEG ‘s website to check and pay for fines issued by JPJ. 

For those who want to check and pay your fines over-the-counter, you can do so at Traffic Police counters or JPJ branches. 

How Much Are Traffic Fines In Malaysia? 

The traffic fines in Malaysia vary depending on the types of offences committed. The following are the JPJ fines for the six most common traffic offences in Malaysia including running the red lights and overtaking on double lanes. 

 Source: JPJ 

For some offences, the traffic fine amount also increases the longer it takes the individual to settle it. 

For example, making a wrongful stop at a yellow box on the road will incur a fine of RM150 for payments made within 15 days. If you make the payment after 15 days, the fine amount increases to RM200 for payments made within 15 to 30 days and RM300 for payments made within 30 to 60 days.  

What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Fines? 

Vehicle owners who fail to settle outstanding fines can be entered into blacklist records. The implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system from 1 October 2024 allows authorities to identify traffic offences of all vehicles entering Malaysia.   

Previously, the Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) had announced that starting 1 January 2025, Singapore-registered vehicle owners with outstanding traffic fines may face actions. 

However, according to news reports in December 2024, the Ministry of Transport Malaysia has stated that the implementation of the VEP system is still not in full yet and that it will make official announcements for additional enforcements. 

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