Which road offences are proposed to fall under the RM500 cap?

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The RM500 cap would cover several categories of road traffic offences, but not all 700-plus compoundable offences are automatically set at RM500

The proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 would raise the maximum compound rate for more than 700 road traffic offences to RM500, but the plan does not mean every compoundable offence would automatically be set at RM500. The report says the higher maximum would apply to offences under multiple provisions, including reckless driving, speeding, driving without a valid licence or road tax, and running a red light. It also lists offences tied to motor vehicle licensing, vehicle licences, registration numbers, third-party insurance, vehicle inspection, parking offences, failure to obey traffic directions, and obstruction of enforcement officers.
Offences explicitly listed that fall within the proposed RM500 coverage
The coverage includes reckless driving, speeding, and driving without a valid licence. It also includes driving without road tax and running a red light, with the current maximum compound rate for these types of summonses set at RM300. Under the proposal, these categories would be part of the group of offences whose compound rates are targeted for an increase up to RM500.
Licensing, registration, and insurance-related offences under the Act provisions
The report states the proposed RM500 cap would cover offences related to motor vehicle licensing, vehicle licences, and registration numbers. It also includes offences connected to third-party insurance. These are described as being under several provisions of the Act, rather than being limited to driving-related misconduct like speeding.
Vehicle inspection and parking offences
The proposed coverage also extends to offences relating to vehicle inspection. Parking offences are also named as part of the provisions intended to be covered by the higher maximum compound rate. The current maximum for compound summonses issued by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the police is described as RM300 for various traffic offences.
Broader traffic compliance and enforcement obstruction offences
The report lists failure to obey traffic directions as included in the proposed RM500 coverage. It also includes obstruction of enforcement officers. The proposal is framed as part of amendments to address serious and repeat traffic offences that could endanger other road users, while JPJ would restructure compound rates for more than 700 types of offences rather than simply applying RM500 across the board.

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