Following a statement by the road transport department (JPJ) reported earlier today on the prohibition of removable window sunshades, transport minister Anthony Loke has clarified in a briefing today that rules against the use of these sunshades are not enforced, as long as the driver’s view is not obstructed.
The JPJ regulates the ruling under the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Certain Types of Glass) Rules 1991, where the use of removable sunshades, curtains or other window coverings while the vehicle is in motion is classified as an offence, according to the New Straits Times report.
The transport minister acknowledges that there are provisions for the ruling, however the authorities have not enforced the ruling except in cases where sunshades have been found to obstruct the driver’s view out of the vehicle.
As such, the ministry does not enforce the ruling against sunshades which do not obstruct the driver’s view, and the transport ministry has not instructed the JPJ to enforce the ruling, and the director-general of the JPJ has not issued any directive for enforcement against the use of sunshades, Loke said.
The transport minister added that enforcement on matters which are critical to safety are prioritised. This is not to say that matters such as sunshades with regard to visibility are not important, however they are not the priority compared to matters such as illegal racing, mat rempit, drunk driving and reckless driving, he said.
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door visor also should be banned. pillar A become thicker and wider, causing blind spot when taking Conner.
ban this ban that, what you think malaysia is commie ccp ?
Anthony the Look is correct this time.
Mat rempits,Torredo style fast and furious racing,riders speeding past traffic lights,zero roadtax/insurance drivers,overloading,speeding lorries and buses…illegal modifications etc..these should be priorities…not half a sunshade.
If half a sunshade cause accidents…everyday..thousands of accidents.
Those pensionable JPJ staff..pls wake up.
Drivers who use this sort of sunshade always change lane without looking one
Some clothing would block
left and right completely
don’t blame the driver
itu bagai samakan rider yang pakai helmet super88 semuanya mat rempit
Shades on side windows, understandable. As long as it does not cover view of rear view mirrors. JPJ must enact rules about maximum coverage eg 50% max of front door windows; or minimum opening size to ensure mirrors aren’t blocked.
BUT, one thing JPJ must clamp down on is the new trend of bus and truck drivers to put shades on the windscreen..! Easily, half of all trucks and buses on the highways have this. Even the recent case of bus driver driving with his gf on his lap; did anyone not notice his windscreen was covered with roller sunshades..?!
It is a miracle JPJ and authorities are not seeing this – or rather am turning a blind eye as always and therefore further embolden these people to continue breaking the rule. The chances of getting caught with any sort of infringement on the road these days are so so low. Wonder what all those officers and vehicles bought with taxpayer money are doing..
Anthony Loke should talk to Saifuddin Nasution and get the traffic police to do their work. They are hardly seen these days, be it under the bridge or out and about on proper patrol. As a result, there are more of such reckless drivers and riders out and about as they know they will not get caught, which equates to more accidents, made worse when the offenders’ action cost innocent lives (as seen in many recent cases).
polis dont even catch those riders going against traffic, or using wrong lanes. riders are the new lawless.
Darker tint or shade is very clear in day time, sunshade also allow better see thru than dark tint for night driving, As not as side mirror not obstructed.
Even with low 50% VLT 1st row, it’s not visible from outside due to interior dimmed by rear windows with less than 30% VLT.
Whether dark tint or sunshade bright pin holes, driver know how to adapt for safe driving. It’s only external people can’t see in.
It’s not an issue for driver who choose it for his own car. Only less preferred by passenger who prefer see through bright windows like a tour bus during night driving.
JPJ shouldn’t bising bising la… go and sell your number plates. that’s what they do best.
These rm30+ 1 set sunshade had brings down tint shop business by a lot.
If not obstruct vision no problem at all, the major problem are driver playing smartphones while driving.
Ruling now enforced? I guess it’s the same for child seat, rear seat belt and bike lane ruling at Federal Highway. Enforcing if they like and when it suits them?
Little Napoleon need to be observed
Now rear tinted dark big issue like we follow Van can view another in front car in case break …etc.
If you’re asking about the third brake light (the high-mounted brake light, usually in the rear window or on the trunk):
Its main purpose is for vehicles behind you to see that you’re braking.
It helps drivers who are directly behind your car, even if another car is between them and your left/right brake lights.
It is not intended to help you see the car in front.
So, yes, the third brake light is primarily for the benefit of the car immediately behind you and other vehicles farther back, making your braking more visible and reducing rear-end collisions.
If you mean seeing the brake light of the car in front through its rear window, please clarify and I can explain that situation too.
your statement is theoretical without basis in reality, intention aside; in actual driving it helps if the driver 2-3 cars behind is able to see the car braking far up front and it helps him to anticipate by letting off the throttle pedal .
but if all the cars have dark tint then this anticipation tactic no longer works.
That’s why safe distance driving need to be applied.
Loke, can you re-educate all “turtle” drivers not to drive too slow on fastlane (right lane)? i agreed that fast is more dangerous, but driving extremely slow does not mean more safe, in fact, it creates more accident while driving like a turtle in fast lane.
Driving too slowly in the right lane is not “safer”—it is a major hazard. Under Rule 4 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959, the right lane is strictly for overtaking, and lane hogging carries JPJ fines up to RM2,000. Going too slow forces faster cars to brake suddenly, creating a dangerous accordion effect. It also triggers tailgating, aggressive road rage, and risky left-side overtaking, which drastically increases multi-vehicle crash risks. Safety means keeping pace, not blocking others.
Than why government bring in Malaysia all the shade for sales. So government trying to make money in 2 way. Just making good money from public. No improving.
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