Category: Road Law
Lorry Trade In Value Malaysia 2026: 6 Factors That Raise Or Lower Your Offer
Key Takeaway: Lorry trade-in value in Malaysia depends on SLD compliance, mechanical condition, service records, mileage, body type and market demand. Before an appraisal, complete your SLD verification and prepare all supporting documents to avoid unnecessary deductions. Every lorry owner in Malaysia asks the same question. What is my lorry worth when I trade it […]
BDM and BTM Meaning on a Malaysia Lorry: What These Numbers Mean and Why They Matter
Every lorry on a Malaysian road carries two numbers most drivers never learn to read. These figures sit on a sticker near the cab door, and they decide exactly how much cargo the truck carries legally. Get BDM and BTM mixed up, and you risk an overloaded truck, a fine, or a license mismatch you […]
AWAS Speed Camera Malaysia 2026: What Lorry Drivers Need to Know About Average Speed Enforcement
Key Takeaway: AWAS speed camera Malaysia enforcement treats goods vehicle drivers differently from car drivers. The JPJ demerit schedule gives lorry and bus drivers up to double the points for the same speeding offence. Average speed detection remains at trial stage, with no official activation notice published as of July 2026. Every lorry driver on […]
Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026: What It Means for Lorry Operators in Malaysia
Key takeaways: The Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 raises compliance pressure on Malaysia’s lorry operators through tougher JPJ enforcement, digital document recognition, action against tonto activity, and stronger focus on overloaded or non-compliant vehicles. The RM500 selected compound limit starts on 1 January 2029, while consignee liability and overloading-based penalties should only be stated as […]
GDL Licence Malaysia 2026: Who Needs It, How To Apply, And Penalties
Key Takeaway:Â A GDL licence in Malaysia allows you to legally drive goods vehicles, such as lorries and vans, for commercial work. Applicants generally must be Malaysian MyKad holders aged 21 and above, hold a valid Class D or Class E CDL for over one year, pass a JPJ medical examination, and complete an accredited […]
