Heavy vehicles required to install speed limiting devices starting October 1

The Ministry of Transportation, through the Road Transport Department (JPJ), will mandate the installation of speed limiting devices (SLD) on heavy vehicles in phases, starting October 1 this year, according to Bernama.

With this device, all types of heavy vehicles will have their speed limited to 90 km/h.

According to the Minister of Transportation, Anthony Loke, the initial implementation will apply to all express and tourism buses, as well as heavy vehicles with a maximum weight of 3,500 kg that were registered starting January 1, 2015.

He further explained that the activation of the SLD will be required for heavy goods vehicles with a maximum weight of 3,500 kg and vehicles carrying more than eight passengers before January 1, 2026.

This enforcement will also apply to rebuilt vehicles and imported used heavy goods vehicles with a maximum weight of 3,500 kg.

Meanwhile, vehicles exceeding 3,500 kg and vehicles that carry more than eight passengers that are not equipped with SLD will be required to retrofit the SLD, which must be certified by the JPJ before July 1, 2026.

Every installation of the SLD must be accompanied by a functional verification document from the manufacturer or vehicle producer, as well as from a workshop or service facility recognized by the JPJ and a certification body accredited by the Department of Standards Malaysia.

According to Anthony Loke, the verification document and SLD report must be renewed every two years and must be presented at the Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (PPKM) and when applying for or renewing permits at the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD).

These documents must also be carried at all times for JPJ enforcement purposes.