Private Vehicle Regulations

(Jabatan Pengangkutan Darat)

Explore the regulations and requirements related to private vehicles.

No.	Items	Details
1	Classification of Motor Vehicles	Scooters Motorcycles Motorcars Station Wagon Dual purpose wagon Window van (Passenger van less than 9 seaters) Microbus less than 7 seaters
2	Max Length of Vehicle	7.3m
3	Max Width of Vehicle	2.4m
4	Licence Plate	Car Plate size - 8 1/2" x 13 1/2" or 21" x 6" Number size - 3.5" x 2.5" x 0.625" Colour: black background and white letters Motorcycle Plate Size - 4 1/4" x 6 3/4" or 8 1/2" x 3" Number size - 1.75" x 2.5" x 0.3125" Colour: black background and white letters Numbering System Private Vehicle: B, BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF, BH, BJ, BK, BL, BM, BN, BP, BQ, BR, BS, BT, BU, BV, BW, BY Private Vehicle: KA, KB, KC, KD, KE, KF, KG, KH Government Vehicle: BG1000, 1002, 1003, 45...etc Diplomatic Plate: Colour: black background and white letters Diplomatic Plate Numbering System: 100-1-DC
5	Speed Limit Sign	Road sign maximum speed limit: Urban Area: 65 km/hr Highway: 80 km/hr
6	Tinted Glass	Light transmission NOT less than 70% for manufacturer fitted glass only. Films and stickers are not allowed.
7	Inspection of Motor Vehicles	Compulsory every year inspection after 7 years of age.
8	Road Worthiness Inspection Standard	a) Above Carriage Inspection b) Side Slip Test c) Speedometer Test 5 m / km d) Brake Test - 50% Service Brake (Min. Efficiency) Parking Brake (Min. Efficiency) e) Head Light Test - 20% Right lamp vertical - up & down Horizontal - left & right Left lamp vertical - up & down f) Sound Level (dB) g) Exhaust Emission - 20% Petrol Diesel h) Under Carriage Inspection
9	Driver's Licence	a) Minimum Age 18 years old b) Class of Driving Licence 1 = Autocycle 3 = Private vehicle 7 = Invalid carriage & pedestrian controlled vehicle c) Type of Driving Licence Provision Full 1 & 3 International Driving Permit d) Qualification of Drivers Driving test Endorsement
10	Safety & Regulations	a) Safety belt - Compulsory b) Helmet - Motorcycles & scooters compulsory c) Third brake light - Advisable d) Catalytic converter - Petrol engine required
11	Modification of Vehicles	a) Tinted glass - Not allowed b) Rim/Tyre sport - Allowed within manufacturer limit c) Steering sport - Not allowed d) Additional body kit - Allowed within manufacturer limit e) Size and colour of licence plate - Not allowed f) Lighting - Not allowed
12	Insurance Third Party Risk	Compulsory under the Road Traffic Act. All vehicles are required to be insured against Third Party risk.
13	Road Design Standard	a) Road dimension - 3.65m / lane width b) Max overhead structure - 4.3m c) Road capacity / rating - 8 ton / axle
14	Transportation of Hazardous Materials	Not permitted.