Fancy Plate Numbers Are Illegal In Malaysia. Fine Is Up To RM3,000

The road transport department (JPJ) has reminded the public that putting non-conforming number plates remains an offence. The department has raised the issue on its FB page that includes image examples of fancy vehicle number plates not complying with specifications.

“Public can capture photos of the confusing, vague or fancy plate numbers and reach out to us. The public can lodge complaints and reports via email at [email protected],” it mentioned on its FB page. 

Aside from illegal stylised fonts and surfaces, the illegal plates JPJ are alluding to are those with merged or modified letters/numbers to read a phrase, name or other meaning, as seen on these examples below.

Motorists are advised to comply with rules outlined in specifications set under the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987 when installing vehicle registration numbers on their vehicles. If found to violate the regulations, vehicle owners will be taken to task and face a fine of not less than RM300 and not more than RM3,000 under Section 14 (4) APJ 1987.