How will authorities decide whether a violation still gets a lower fine?

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Authorities can still reduce fines on a case-by-case basis rather than automatically applying RM500
Authorities will decide whether a traffic violation gets a lower fine on a case-by-case basis, rather than issuing RM500 compounds across the board. The RM500 figure is described as a maximum rate that factors in the type of traffic violation, how serious it is, how long payment has taken, and the implementation policy. The minister also said the policy that faster payment results in a lower fine continues to apply.
The RM500 amount is a maximum, not an automatic rate
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the RM500 compound is the maximum rate and is not meant to be applied to every offence. He framed RM500 as a ceiling that takes account of multiple elements, rather than a single flat penalty for all traffic violations.
Authorities assess the type of violation and its seriousness
Loke stated that the maximum RM500 rate takes into account the type of traffic violation and the seriousness of the offence. This means less serious offences are not automatically treated the same as more serious violations under the approach described during the amendment debate.
Payment timing can affect the final fine amount
The minister reiterated that a quicker payment leading to a lower fine remains in place. He said this is why the RM500 is not across the board, with the timing of payment playing a role in the final compound amount.
Implementation policy and payment duration are part of the decision
Loke also said the RM500 maximum takes into account the duration of payment and the implementation policy. In practice, this indicates that authorities use more than offence classification alone when determining whether a violation is compounded at a level below RM500.

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