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An unpaid summons will not stop motorists from driving home for Deepavali, but a JPJ blacklist can.

After 60 days unpaid, a summons can lead to a blacklist that blocks road tax and driving licence renewal.

Deepavali falls on Sunday, 8 November, with a replacement holiday on 9 November in most states. Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Sarawak do not get a replacement holiday on 9 November.