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. “The implementation of this increase will not be done immediately. It will be given a period of two years for public preparation and system adaptation. This gives room for public education and preparation by the authorities,” Loke explained in a special briefing on the proposed amendments last week.
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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.