Roadtax Sticker Does Not Need To Be Displayed Any Longer

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Finally… A Permanent Solution To The Roadtax Sticker Problem – Just Don’t Display It!

For years, motorists have complained about the poor quality of the roadtax stickers on the windscreen peeling off or curling, and at one stage, the print even faded. Past Transport Ministers were aware of the matter but never seemed to be able to get it resolved.

Now the new Transport Minister has done it and his solution is very straightforward – don’t use a sticker any longer! Perhaps, in the past, the authorities were stuck with the thinking that the roadtax sticker must be displayed for checking but this is the age of digitisation and there are electronic solutions that do not require a sticker.

The announcement was made today by the Transport Minister who also said that it will be with immediate effect (from February 10, 2023). While there is a law under Section 20 of the Road Transport Act which requires a roadtax sticker to be shown, this will no longer be enforced. Perhaps an amendment will be made in due course to the regulation.

*After the JPJ switched from paper to sticker-type roadtax discs, motorists complained of curling and even fading but a solution was never found* *until today.*

The move will be done in phases, initially for private vehicles and motorcycles registered in Malaysia. Other classes of vehicles such as commercial vehicles and those registered by companies as well as public service vehicles will still have to display the sticker on the windscreen.

So how do you show that you have paid your vehicle’s annual roadtax? This can be shown on digital device such as a smartphone or a tablet after the vehicle owner has registered for an account at the JPJ portal (https://public.jpj.gov.my/) or use the MyJPJ phone app. The app is available for free at the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei App Gallery. With their personal details provided, they will be able to access information on the status of their motor vehicle licence and also driving licence.

There may be some people who may not be familiar with using electronic devices and they should not worry as they can still go to a JPJ office and obtain a printed copy. This can then be shown whenever required, just as you show your MyKad.

The Transport Minister reminds the public that they should keep their vehicle and driving licences up to date and valid. Inspections will still be carried out by the authorities at any time and those without valid licences will be charged with committing an offence.

There might be one problem though: how will someone who has borrowed a friend’s car show the image or information about the vehicle’s roadtax status if they do not own the vehicle and therefore do not have access? Perhaps they will then have to print out a copy to show. In fact, now that the law has been eased a bit, printed copies should be permitted so motorists should keep one in their car in case they have problems with phone connection.