New “Pay Early, Pay Less” System for Traffic Summonses Starts January 2026

Samuel Chua

23rd October 2025 - 3 min read

Starting 1 January 2026, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Road Transport Department (JPJ) will introduce a new approach to traffic summons payments. The new system encourages motorists to settle their summonses promptly through a structured discount model: the earlier the payment, the higher the discount.

Streamlining Discounts Between PDRM And JPJ

Previously, discount programmes for traffic summonses differed between the two enforcement agencies. This often led to confusion among motorists about how the law was applied. To address this, the Cabinet agreed on 17 October 2024 to unify the approach.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that both agencies will now follow the same system, guided by the principle of “the less you delay, the less you pay”. This change replaces the previous ad hoc discount campaigns and is intended to make the process fairer and more consistent.

How The New Discount System Works

Under the new structure, discounts will be based on how quickly offenders settle their summonses after they are issued.

Motorists who pay within the first 15 days will receive a 50% discount. Payments made between 16 and 30 days will qualify for a 33% discount.

If the summons is settled between 31 and 60 days, the full compound amount will apply. Those who fail to pay after 61 days will face court proceedings.

This new framework aims to promote timely payment and reduce the number of outstanding summonses nationwide.

Exclusions For Serious Offences

The Transport Minister clarified that the discount system will not apply to serious traffic offences. These include driving without insurance, operating commercial vehicles without valid licences, or using fake documentation. Such cases will continue to be handled under existing legal procedures without any form of discount.

Transitional Discount Campaign Before 2025

Before the new system takes effect, motorists will still be able to enjoy discounts of between 50% and 70% on existing summonses from 1 November to 31 December 2024. This period will serve as a final opportunity to settle outstanding compounds before the streamlined structure begins.

Outstanding Summonses And Enforcement Outlook

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealed that the police collected RM640 million in outstanding summons payments through various discount programmes between 2022 and September 2024.

However, as of now, there remains a total of RM6.6 billion in unpaid summonses. Both the Home Ministry and Transport Ministry are in discussions to determine further actions that can be taken against individuals or vehicle owners who continue to ignore their outstanding penalties.

Encouraging Responsibility Among Motorists

With the new system, authorities aim to encourage a culture of accountability among Malaysian road users. By linking discounts to prompt payment, the government hopes to reduce the administrative burden of enforcement while ensuring that traffic laws are applied consistently across both agencies.

In essence, paying early will soon be the most cost-effective, and responsible, choice for every motorist.

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