Nearly two million road users are at risk of being blacklisted by the Road Transport Department (RTD) for failing to settle their outstanding traffic summonses before 31 December this year.

RTD senior enforcement officer director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan revealed that a total of 1,458.577 summons were recorded under Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS), 296,684 notices under 114 (interview notice for investigation) and 164,598 notice under 115 (vehicle inspection), In total 1,919,859 overdue summons.

Since the beginning of the year, 855,300 summons notices have been settled under the government’s special offer which started on 1 January. However, the RTD officer noted that the number of unsettled cases remains high, showing that awareness among the road users is still low.

He explained that road users who clear their outstanding summonses within the special rate offer period will only be charged RM150 and will also be exempted from KEJARA points (Demerit Points System for Road Offences). After the deadline, the compound rate will return to RM300 and KEJARA points will be imposed, and offenders risk being blacklisted.

Speaking after the Special Ops Gempur Perdagangan last night. Muhammad Kifli highlighted that AWAS summonses are the most recorded category, with the highest location being the Menora Tunnel in Perak, averaging 3,000 summonses per day during school holidays and festive seasons.

He added that Selangor, Perak, and Johor are the states with higher number of summonses, largely due to the higher presence of AWAS cameras, currently 49 cameras are operating nationwide to monitor speed limits and traffic light compliance.

Some summonses have remained outstanding for over 10 years, particularly those involving notices under Sections 114 and 115.

He urged all road users to take advantage of the special rate before it expires. "There are still about three months left. Take this opportunity to settle your summonses now at the discount rate and avoid heavier penalties later," he said.

source: AstroAwani
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