Transport ministry considering use of enhanced tech to verify retreaded tyres’ compliance; QR codes, RFID

Transport ministry considering use of enhanced tech to verify retreaded tyres’ compliance; QR codes, RFID

The ministry of transport of Malaysia is considering the use of enhanced measures towards tackling non-compliant retreaded tyres, reported New Straits Times.

These measures could include the use of QR codes or RFID tagging in order to verify the authenticity of retreaded tyres in use, as well as their compliance with standards, transport minister Anthony Loke has said.

“Ensuring verification of tyre construction and testing activities is vital to guarantee adherence to enforced standards. This is crucial in reducing the risk of tyre failures, particularly blowouts, which could endanger road users,” he said.

“In this context, the ministry, in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros), will investigate more effective ways to address the issue of non-compliant retreaded tyres. This includes implementing physical proof, such as tyre stamping, or integrating technology through QR codes or RFID tagging to authenticate and confirm compliance with tyre standards,” he continued.

Transport ministry considering use of enhanced tech to verify retreaded tyres’ compliance; QR codes, RFID

In accordance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicle (Construction & Use) Regulations 1959, only retreaded tyres that had been certified for compliance with mandatory standards were permitted for use on vehicles on the road, the transport minister clarified.

There are three mandatory standards for retreaded tyres enforced by the Road Transport Department (RTD); these are Malaysian Standard (MS) 224, pertaining to the specification for retreading pneumatic rubber tyres for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, United Nations (UN) Regulation R108 on retreaded pneumatic tyres, and UN Regulation R109 on retreaded pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles.

“The use of retreaded tyres that do not meet mandatory standards is prohibited for road users, as their structural integrity has not been verified, and proper testing procedures have not been carried out. Retreaded tyres that comply with the standards have undergone durability and performance testing, proving them to be safe for road use,” Loke said.

The road transport department (JPJ) will continue to enforce compliance with the regulations through inspections and periodic checks at Puspakom, in order to ensure that commercial vehicles consistently use tyres which meet the required standards, said the transport minister.

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Comments

  • newme on Feb 21, 2025 at 2:14 pm

    What tech? You don’t need to use a hammer to kill an ant. Retreaded tyre can be identified visually. Don’t need to spend unnecessary money for it.

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    • What a genius.

      You’ve solved one of the challenges in land transport tire management. Just visual check, and you can identify it. Probably, your eyes can also see how many rethread process it undergone, what type of rethreading process it went to and according to what standard.

      Super newme, the best keyboard warrior!

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  • Mike Tee on Feb 21, 2025 at 3:28 pm

    You can have all the rules, tech and what not in place. The problem is some guy at the inspection centre who gets paid RM100 in bribes to pass every inspection.

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  • Sigh... on Feb 23, 2025 at 9:15 pm

    Tayar mcm ni la yg selalu buat bersepah di highway. Da pecah bersepah, drebar lori buat bodoh je.

    X psl2 org lain yg kena kemalangan.

    Moga mrk yg culas dgn tanggungjawab & amanah yg diberikan ni dilaknat tuhan.

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  • Just do it. And fast.

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  • Utilizing technology to maintain an unalterable and measurable record can help close loopholes. For example, implementing e-invoicing systems with blockchain or secure digital ledgers ensures transparency, prevents unauthorized modifications, and provides a verifiable audit trail.

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