JPJ Plans Major Reform For Kejara System

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is close to finalising a new round of changes to the Kejara Demerit Points System. This is aimed at making Malaysian roads safer by targeting repeat offenders and dangerous drivers.

According to JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, the changes are now in their final review phase before being submitted to the Ministry of Transport.

Speaking at a press conference after a road safety engagement with lorry and express bus operators, Aedy explained that the overhaul is part of a broader plan announced earlier by Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

He further explained that the process has taken time due to the legal procedures involved, including the need for approval from the Attorney General’s Chambers.

One of the main issues with the current system is that demerit points are only applied after the offender pays the fine or is convicted in court. This delay has made the system ineffective and, in the words of the minister, a failure. The upcoming changes aim to fix this gap and give the system real enforcement power.

The Kejara system is designed to assign demerit points for specific traffic offences under the Road Transport Act 1987. The updated version will include 20 serious offences that are considered high-risk for fatal or severe accidents.

Aedy also addressed how JPJ handles cases involving Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and Goods Vehicle Licence (GDL) holders. He clarified that licences are not immediately suspended after a serious accident. Instead, a show-cause notice is issued first, and the case is reviewed before any decision is made. The final call lies with the state JPJ director.

He added that so far, five PSV drivers have had their licences temporarily suspended. These are not permanent suspensions, and each comes with a defined duration and terms.

Source: MalayMail