JPJ says the owner faces up to 5 years in jail and an RM20,000 fine.
The Road Transport Department of Malaysia (JPJ), through its Highway Patrol Unit (UPLR), has seized an SUV after it was found displaying two different registration numbers – one on the front (PRF) and another at the back (RF).
According to Dato’ Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan, Senior Director of JPJ Enforcement, investigations revealed that the registration number RF displayed at the rear of the vehicle actually belongs to another individual, who has a staggering 42 recorded AwAS summonses under that number.
The SUV owner has since been charged under Section 108(3)(f) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) for displaying a fake registration number. JPJ has also seized the vehicle under Section 64(1) of the same Act for further investigation and legal action.
Heavy Penalties Await Offenders
Dato’ Muhammad Kifli explained that if convicted, the vehicle owner faces a fine of not less than RM5,000 and up to RM20,000, or imprisonment of between one to five years, or both. The 42 outstanding AwAS summonses recorded on the RF number will also be transferred to the actual owner of the SUV.
He reiterated JPJ’s firm stance on such offences:
“JPJ will not compromise on any form of falsification of registration numbers and will continue to implement strict actions to ensure the safety and integrity of the country’s road transport system.”
Senior JPJ Officials Present
During the operation in Tanjung Malim, YBrs. Tuan Azrin Borhan, Selangor JPJ Director, and Dato’ Ahmad Kamarunzaman Mehat, Deputy Director of JPJ Negeri Selangor, were also present. Their attendance underscored the seriousness of the case and JPJ’s commitment to enforcing road safety laws.
JPJ’s Ongoing Efforts Against Road Offences
This case highlights JPJ’s continued efforts to crack down on fraudulent practices, particularly those involving tampering or falsifying registration plates. Such actions not only endanger road safety but also allow offenders to avoid accountability for prior traffic offences.
The public is reminded that vehicle registration numbers must always match the official records issued by JPJ. Any attempt to alter, falsify, or misrepresent a registration number is a serious offence under Malaysian law.
JPJ also encouraged road users to report suspicious vehicles or number plates through its official hotlines and enforcement channels, ensuring safer roads and greater transparency in the nation’s transport system.
