MyJPJ Can Now Clear Some Awas Blacklists

Samuel Chua

16th March 2026 - 4 min read

Getting blocked from renewing your road tax can turn a traffic fine into a much bigger headache, especially when you only discover the problem just before your Motor Vehicle Licence is due.

Starting March 18, drivers with eligible Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas), summonses will be able to clear their blacklist status through the MyJPJ app, which means they may no longer need to visit a Road Transport Department (JPJ) counter just to complete the process.

The change is aimed at a specific friction point in the current system. Even when a driver is ready to settle a summons, a blacklist can still delay road tax renewal and force an in person visit, adding time and inconvenience to what should be a straightforward payment.

MyJPJ Will Handle Payment And Blacklist Removal For Eligible Cases

JPJ director general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said motorists issued an Awas summons can now pay it directly through the MyJPJ app. Once payment is made, the blacklist linked to that summons can also be deactivated through the same channel, allowing the driver to renew their road tax without going to a JPJ counter.

For motorists, the immediate benefit is not a lower fine, but a simpler process. Anyone who relies on their car or motorcycle for commuting, work, or family errands stands to benefit if they can settle the issue quickly without taking time off to queue in person.

This is a procedural improvement rather than a financial one. It removes an extra administrative step, but it does not change the underlying summons amount unless the case already qualifies for a discount.

Discounts Are Limited To This Year’s Awas Summonses

Drivers with older unpaid summonses should not assume this update will reduce what they owe.

Aedy Fadly said no discounts will be offered for old summonses. Only Awas summonses issued this year qualify for discounted payments of RM150, RM200, or RM300, depending on when the payment is made.

That means the app improves convenience, but not necessarily cost. If the summons was issued earlier and falls outside the current discount period, the driver can still use the digital channel where eligible, but the amount payable remains unchanged.

Some Traffic Cases Still Need A Physical Visit Or Court Action

The MyJPJ update does not apply to every type of summons, which is important for drivers to understand before assuming everything can now be resolved in app.

Payments through MyJPJ do not cover Notice of Summons 114 or summonses that cannot be compounded, as these cases must still be handled in court. Drivers who receive a Notice to Attend must also go to the relevant JPJ office to complete investigations into their traffic offences.

If they fail to attend, their blacklist status will remain in place. In other words, the digital option mainly helps drivers whose cases are already straightforward enough for direct settlement, while those involving investigation or court action still follow the existing process.

The Main Benefit Is Faster Road Tax Renewal

The real value of this change is that it reduces the risk of a routine road tax renewal turning into a longer administrative problem.

For drivers with eligible Awas summonses, paying through MyJPJ and clearing the blacklist in the same process could make it easier to keep their vehicle legally on the road without interruption. That is especially useful for people who cannot afford delays because they depend on their vehicle for income, daily travel, or family responsibilities.

What remains unchanged is the enforcement framework itself. Drivers still need to settle their summonses, older cases do not automatically receive discounts, and summonses involving attendance notices or court action must still be resolved through the usual channels.

From March 18, the process becomes easier for a narrower group of motorists rather than cheaper or more lenient for everyone. Drivers with eligible Awas summonses will benefit most, while those with older or more complex cases should still expect the same restrictions until their cases are fully resolved.

Samuel Chua

Samuel writes about personal finance and financial news, focusing on how banking updates, policies, and promotions affect everyday money decisions. He enjoys making complicated financial topics easier to follow. Outside of writing, he spends his time watching TV shows and occasionally convincing himself he will only watch one episode.

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