Motorists with old JPJ (Road Transport Department) or AWAS (Automated Awareness Safety System) summonses should settle them before the Deepavali balik kampung rush. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) rates of RM5 and RM10 cover only its own compounds.
Key takeaways
In Malaysia, unpaid traffic summons older than 60 days may result in a JPJ blacklist, preventing road tax and driving licence renewals. This rule applies regardless of upcoming holidays like Deepavali.
- Unpaid summons over 60 days old can trigger a JPJ blacklist.
- Blacklisted individuals cannot renew road tax or driving licences.
- AWAS summons cost RM150 if paid within 15 days, rising to RM300-RM2,000 in court.
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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.