This article aims to help you understand the price you must pay for violating traffic rules in Malaysia. This is just a list of prices for tickets handed out by PDRM, but different enforcement agencies will have different rates.
Nobody likes to receive traffic summonses. Not only are they inconvenient, but they also carry financial consequences and potential negative impacts on your driving record. Fortunately, being aware of the penalties associated with traffic violations can help you avoid receiving one in the first place.
Traffic summonses, also known as ‘samans’ or citations, are issued by enforcement officers for various violations such as speeding, running a red light, illegal parking, or driving without a valid license. The penalties for these violations can vary depending on the severity of the offence and enforcement agencies.
The summonses issued by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are not arbitrary but rather based on various road and traffic violations committed. Consequently, each offence carries a different compound value.
We’re not saying you are a lawbreaker, but this article aims to help you understand the price you must pay for violating traffic rules.
Hopefully, the list will help make you a more responsible driver and prevent you from recklessly breaking road regulations. It should be noted that the PDRM compound prices may change occasionally. You are advised to contact the police for the latest information.
Roadblocks, SJR, PDRM, summonses
Offence (A)
Speeding (Not exceeding 40 km/h above the specified limit)
Making a U-turn in unauthorised areas
Inefficient brakes
Stopping on the yellow box
Disobeying the “No Entry” sign
Failing to obey traffic lights
Not wearing a seatbelt
Cutting queues
Using emergency lanes
No driving license
Compound rates for all types of vehicles:
1-15 days = RM150
16-30 days = RM200
31-60 days = RM300
Compound rates for motorcycles under 250cc:
1-15 days = RM100
16-30 days = RM150
31-60 days = RM300
Offence (B)
Non-functioning lights
Malfunctioning brake lights
Failure to install lights
Failure to install side mirrors
Carrying inappropriate cargo
Compound rates for all types of vehicles:
1-15 days = RM100
16-30 days = RM150
31-60 days = RM250
Compound rates for motorcycles under 250cc:
1-15 days = RM50
16-30 days = RM100
31-60 days = RM150
Offence (C)
Expired driving license
Failure to attend PUSPAKOM inspection for commercial vehicles Failure to transfer ownership
Failure to display the ‘P’ plate
Compound rates for all types of vehicles:
1-15 days = RM70
16-30 days = RM120
31-60 days = RM150
Compound rates for motorcycles under 250cc:
1-15 days = RM40
16-30 days = RM70
31-60 days = RM120
Offence (D)
Speeding (Exceeding 40 km/h above the specified limit)
Taxi drivers not using the meter
Compound rates for all types of vehicles, including motorcycles under 250cc:
1-60 days = RM300
PDRM, traffic police, summonses
Original Compound Prices According to Offenses (Original prices will increase according to days)
Not wearing a helmet – RM100
Dangerously cutting queues – RM150
Driving in emergency lanes – RM150
Running a red light – RM150
Obstructing traffic flow – RM150
Making unauthorised U-turns – RM150
Non-functioning vehicle signal lights – RM100
Parking restrictions – RM150
Prohibited overtaking on the highway – RM150
Exceeding speed limit (exceeding 40 km/h above the speed limit) – RM300
Exceeding speed limit (less than 40 km/h above the speed limit) – RM150
Not wearing a seatbelt – RM150 No vehicle/motorcycle license – RM150
Driving while using a communication device – RM150
Failure to display “P” (Front/Rear) – RM70
Now, if you ever find yourself to be at the receiving end of one of these, you can easily pay to clear your name of summonses online via MYEG or RILEK.
