RM12.5mil in JPJ summonses collected after flat rate initiative

 

It was reported that more than six million JPJ summonses, estimated to total RM806.9 million, remain unpaid from 2010 to October 2024.

PETALING JAYA: 

A total of RM12.5 million in outstanding summonses has been collected since January by the road transport department (JPJ) following a special initiative offering a flat rate of RM150.

The department’s director-general, Aedy Fadly Ramli, said the sum was collected after 83,000 summonses were settled, Bernama reported.

He encouraged the public to take advantage of the initiative, which will end on June 30.

Failure to settle outstanding summonses by the set deadline could result in drivers being unable to renew their driving licences and road tax until payment is made.

“Payment for this special compound can be made through various channels, including the JPJ counters, the JPJ portal and the myJPJ app,” Aedy said.

On Jan 21, Utusan Malaysia reported that more than six million JPJ summonses, estimated to total RM806.9 million, remain unpaid from 2010 to October 2024.

The outstanding summonses relate to various offences, including speeding and running red lights. JPJ said the offenders refused to settle their fines.

According to the daily, the highest amount of unpaid summonses was recorded last year, at RM286.2 million. - FMT