Among the amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), which were tabled for its first reading in parliament yesterday, is the move to increase the maximum compound rate for a number of traffic-related offences. Under the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, that rate is set to be increased from RM300 to RM500.
As pointed out by transport minister Anthony Loke last week, authorities consider the present rate to be insufficient as a deterrent, with many drivers more willing to pay a fine than comply with the law. Therefore, he said the government was looking to increase the maximum compound rate for certain offences, especially those that endanger safety.
It was indicated that the changes do not propose setting all compounds at RM500, but under the amended Act, the road transport department is set to restructure the compound rates for more than 700 compoundable offences.
Specific offences that will be involved in the fine increase from RM300 to RM500 include:
However, the increase is not set to happen immediately once the bill is passed. He said the government intends to provide a transition period as an awareness to road users, and that the enforcement of this new maximum compound rate will only commence on January 1, 2029. “The implementation of this increase will not be done immediately. It will be given a period for public preparation and system adaptation. This gives room for public education and preparation by the authorities,” Loke said.
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higher compound higher standard of coffee, probably starbucks already
The ciput increase of RM200 won’t stop serial offenders especially kaki todi and kaki lalok
Agreed and strictly enforce the Kejara demerit points now. It should include all vehicles including motorcycles, lorries, buses. While at it, add also illegal racing which allows vehicle seizure on the spot. Roads are becoming very dangerous nowadays although vehicle technology should be reducing accidents and deaths.
enforce usage of Bodycams for all enforcement officers on duty. because we are a derma society.
go court get discounts, especially all the retiree. they gave till 70% off. only in bolehland. yucks
No need to go to court. Just wait for the discount offer. Stupid government. Only in Bolehland
What fines also no use
When checking all the number plate size again? I seen alot using motorcycle plate on cars. JpJ blind?
No road tax only fine rm500?? No wonder many super cars not paying road tax. Stupid idea
Come Merdeka or hari Malaysia, it will become RM150.
Enforce. Jangan tak enforce. Saman RM 10,000 also no use if nobody is enforcing.
all this no enforcement for what?
But then the road remain the same with potholes everywhere. Why no saman the contractor?
JKR is responsible for maintaining the federal roads.
Local government authorities i.e. city/town/district councils are responsible to maintain the roads within their respective residential, commercial & industrial areas.
So, it does not involve the transport ministry.
I want to sell wt is price now
how about cut queue and use emergency lanes?
By increasing the fine will not deter us to break the law because end of the day we still have discount rate.
What the minister should do is withdraw the discount and maintain the RM 300/- fine
Drunk driver should be automatically jailed without alternatives punishment.
agreed
First,take action against commercial vehicle that are speed , especially in the area which the speed limit is 90/kmph,their vehicle permit them to go 90/kmph so they are overtaking sedan car which is posing a very dangerous situation especially when trailer lorry overtaking small car.Reduce the commercial vehicle speed in area that is 90/kmph speed limit or increase the speed limit for sedan car or non-commercial vehicle!
This is exceptional to UNHCR card holders