Starting 1 January 2026, traffic summons rates and procedures will be standardised between the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). The move aims to create fairer and more consistent enforcement of traffic rules nationwide.
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The government is also introducing the principle “The Less You Delay, The Less You Pay.” This means paying your summons early can save you money, while delaying payment could increase the amount due.
Unpaid Summons and BUDI95 – What Malaysians Need to Know
Recent media reports suggested that Malaysians who do not settle their traffic summonses may be blacklisted, which could affect both driving license renewal and eligibility for the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) fuel subsidy, currently RM1.99 per litre.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified these reports are misleading, “Driving license blacklisting and eligibility for the BUDI95 fuel subsidy are two completely separate processes. There is no automatic or direct link between the two,” he said.
In other words, not paying a traffic summons will not cause you to lose your BUDI95 subsidy.
Who Qualifies for BUDI95
According to the current rules, Malaysians are eligible for BUDI95 if they meet these conditions:
An active driving license means it is still valid or has not been expired for more than three years
Discounts on Existing Summonses Until Year-End
To encourage compliance, JPJ and PDRM are offering 50% to 70% discounts on existing summonses until 30 December 2025. After this period, both agencies will implement revised traffic compound rates.
Here is the new discount structure:
Unpaid Summonses Will Not Affect BUDI95 Eligibility The Ministry of Transport clarifies that recent media reports...
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The Transport Ministry urges Malaysians to settle summonses early to take advantage of the discount and avoid penalties later.
