The Road Transport Department (Malay: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan, abbreviated JPJ; Jawi: جابتن ڤڠڠكوتن جالن), is a government department under the Malaysian Ministry of Transport. This department is responsible for registration of vehicles in Malaysia and issuing driving licence & vehicle number plates. Its headquarters is located in Level 1-5, Block D4, Complex D, Federal Government Administrative Centre, Putrajaya.
The department is charged with the responsibility of undertaking registration and licensing of drivers and all motor vehicles in Malaysia. According to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), the enforcement and regulatory duties are under the roles and responsibilities of JPJ/RTD.
The current director general of the department is Aedy Fadly bin Ramli.
Senior Management & State directors
KEJARA system
Demerit Points System or Sistem Merit Kesalahan Jalan Raya (KEJARA) is a road offenders demerit point system.
Main purpose
- To reduce road accidents
- To take action against traffic offenders
See also
- Driving licence in Malaysia
- Vehicle registration plates of Malaysia
- Puspakom
- Road signs in Malaysia
- Transport in Malaysia
References
- Adopted from Kurikulum Pendidikan Pemanduan (KPP), Panduan Pembelajaran textbook by Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ)
External links
- Official website
- JPJ unofficial website
- Road Transport Department Malaysia on Facebook
- Road Transport Act 1987 [Act 333] as of 15 October 2023
