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ROAD TRANSPORT ACT 1987

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1 PART I PRELIMINARY-1. Short title, application and commencement.
2 PART I PRELIMINARY-2. Interpretation.
3 PART I PRELIMINARY-3. Appointment.
3A PART I PRELIMINARY-3A. Authorization to Mayor, President of a Municipal Council, Chairman of a Municipal Council, officers of City Council or Municipal Council, etc.
4 PART I PRELIMINARY-4. Powers of Dato Bandar and traffic wardens.
4A PART I PRELIMINARY-4A. Powers of police officer and road transport officer.
4B PART I PRELIMINARY-4B. [Deleted].
5 PART II CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND DRIVERS Classification of Motor Vehicles-5. Classification of motor vehicles.
6 PART II CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND DRIVERS Classification of Motor Vehicles-6. Prohibition of motor vehicles not complying with rules.
7 Registration of Motor Vehicles-7. Registration of motor vehicles and owners.
8 Registration of Motor Vehicles-8. Keeping of register.
9 Registration of Motor Vehicles-9. Keeping of accounts by licensed registrar.
10 Registration of Motor Vehicles-10. Applications for registration.
11 Registration of Motor Vehicles-11. Registration numbers.
11A Registration of Motor Vehicles-11A. Person may propose own registration number.
12 Registration of Motor Vehicles-12. Inspection of motor vehicles and information to Director General.
13 Registration of Motor Vehicles-13. Procedure on change of possession of motor vehicles.
13A Registration of Motor Vehicles-13A. Interim change of possession of motor vehicles.
14 Registration of Motor Vehicles-14. Display of registration number.
15 Licensing of Motor Vehicles-15. Motor vehicle licences.
16 Licensing of Motor Vehicles-16. Requirements for application.
17 Licensing of Motor Vehicles-17. Director may refuse to issue motor vehicle licences in certain cases.
18 Licensing of Motor Vehicles-18. Effect on licence of altering vehicle.
19 Licensing of Motor Vehicles-19. Surrender of motor vehicle licence.
20 Licensing of Motor Vehicles-20. Display of motor vehicle licence.
21 Licensing of Motor Vehicles-21. Visitors' licence.
22 Licensing of Motor Vehicles-22. Motor vehicle trade licences.
23 Licensing of Motor Vehicles-23. Other offences in connection with registration and licensing of motor vehicles.
24 Miscellaneous-24. Recovery of fees.
25 Miscellaneous-25. International certificates.
26 Licensing of Motor Drivers-26. Driving licences.
27 Licensing of Motor Drivers-27. Application for driving licence.
27A Licensing of Motor Drivers-27A. Register of holders of driving licence.
28 Licensing of Motor Drivers-28. Recognition of driving licences of other countries.
29 Licensing of Motor Drivers-29. Tests of competence to drive.
30 Licensing of Motor Drivers-30. Provisions as to physical fitness of applicants for and holders of driving licence.
31 Licensing of Motor Drivers-31. Disqualification for offences.
32 Licensing of Motor Drivers-32. Suspension of driving licence upon disqualification.
33 Licensing of Motor Drivers-33. Application to remove disqualification.
34 Licensing of Motor Drivers-34. Endorsements on driving licence.
34A Licensing of Motor Drivers-34A. Endorsement where driving licence is incorporated in a multi-purpose electronic card or device.
35 Licensing of Motor Drivers-35. Power of Director General to suspend or revoke a driving licence.
35A Licensing of Motor Drivers-35A. Power of Director General to revoke a probationary driving licence.
36 Licensing of Motor Drivers-36. Power to suspend driving licence of drug dependant.
37 Licensing of Motor Drivers-37. Licensee may show cause why driving licence should not be suspended or revoked.
38 Licensing of Motor Drivers-38. Surrender and return of driving licence.
39 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-39. Restriction on driving by young persons.
40 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-40. Exceeding speed limit.
41 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-41. Causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
42 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-42. Reckless and dangerous driving.
43 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-43. Careless and inconsiderate driving.
44 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-44. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
45 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-45. Being in charge of motor vehicle when under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
45A Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-45A. Driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration above prescribed limit.
45B Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-45B. Breath test.
45C Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-45C. Provision of specimen for analysis.
45D Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-45D. Protection of hospital patient.
45E Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-45E. Detention.
45F Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-45F. Evidence in proceedings for an offence under sections 44 and 45 involving intoxicating liquor and section 45A.
45G Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-45G. Interpretation of sections 44 and 45B to 45F.
46 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-46. Driving when suffering from disease or disability.
47 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-47. Riding on running boards and obstruction of driver.
48 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-48. Obstruction by vehicle on road.
49 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-49. Pillion riding.
50 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-50. Unlawful interference and importuning.
51 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-51. Taking motor vehicle without consent of registered owner.
52 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-52. Duty to stop in case of accidents.
53 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-53. Power to order appearance in court.
53A Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-53A. Notice of camera-recorded offences.
53B Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-53B. Duty to produce name and address of driver.
53C Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-53C. Duty not to give, publish or disclose information on camera-recorded offence.
54 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-54. Application to micromobility vehicle users of provisions relating to certain driving offences.
55 Driving and Offences in Connection Therewith.-55. Duty to stop vehicles on demand.
56 Licensing of Drivers and Conductors of Public Service Vehicles, Employees Vehicles, Goods Vehicles and Excursion Buses-56. Vocational licences.
57 Licensing of Drivers and Conductors of Public Service Vehicles, Employees Vehicles, Goods Vehicles and Excursion Buses-57. Vocational licence of goods vehicles, employees vehicles and excursion buses.
58 Miscellaneous-58. Duty to produce driving licence and certificate of insurance.
59 Miscellaneous-59. Power to test and prohibit use of vehicles.
60 Miscellaneous-60. Power to detain vehicles for inspection.
61 Miscellaneous-61. Power to order production of motor vehicle and licence.
62 Miscellaneous-62. Power to enter and search premises.
63 Miscellaneous-63. Weighing of vehicles.
63A Miscellaneous-63A. Weighing of vehicles in-motion.
64 Miscellaneous-64. Power to seize motor vehicle.
65 Miscellaneous-65. Removal of broken down and abandoned vehicles.
66 Miscellaneous-66. Rules.
66A PART IIA PERIODIC INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES-66A. Inspection certificates required for certain motor vehicles.
66B PART IIA PERIODIC INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES-66B. Vehicles required to undergo periodic inspection.
66C PART IIA PERIODIC INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES-66C. Issuance and refusal of inspection certificate.
66D PART IIA PERIODIC INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES-66D. Display of inspection certificate.
66DA PART IIA PERIODIC INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES-66DA. Recognition of inspection certificates of other countries.
66E PART IIA PERIODIC INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES-66E. Only person licensed may inspect.
66F PART IIA PERIODIC INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES-66F. Employment of examiners.
66G PART IIA PERIODIC INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES-66G. Rules.
66H PART IIB FOREIGN MOTOR VEHICLES-66H. Foreign motor vehicle entry permit.
66I PART IIB FOREIGN MOTOR VEHICLES-66I. Exemption.
66J PART IIB FOREIGN MOTOR VEHICLES-66J. Outstanding matters relating to foreign motor vehicle.
66K PART IIB FOREIGN MOTOR VEHICLES-66K. Interpretation of sections 66H, 66I and 66J.
67 PART III ROADS-67. Interpretation.
68 PART III ROADS-68. Highway code.
69 PART III ROADS-69. Speed limits.
70 PART III ROADS-70. Power to restrict use of vehicles on specified roads.
71 PART III ROADS-71. Power to restrict vehicles.
72 PART III ROADS-72. Provision of parking places and stands.
73 PART III ROADS-73. Reservation of parking place for Diplomatic Missions.
74 PART III ROADS-74. Parking place for disabled persons.
75 PART III ROADS-75. Pedestrian crossings.
76 PART III ROADS-76. Duty of pedestrians to comply with traffic directions.
76A PART III ROADS-76A. Authorized left turns.
77 PART III ROADS-77. Erection of traffic signs.
78 PART III ROADS-78. Power to set up road-blocks.
79 PART III ROADS-79. Penalties for neglect of traffic directions and signs.
80 PART III ROADS-80. Ropes, etc., across road.
81 PART III ROADS-81. Restriction on competitions and speed trials.
82 PART III ROADS-82. Forfeiture of vehicles used in competitions and speed trials.
83 PART III ROADS-83. Power to erect refuges, subways and foot-bridges.
84 PART III ROADS-84. Power to remove structures from roads.
85 PART III ROADS-85. Construction of access and drains and laying of public utility installations to existing roads.
85A PART III ROADS-85A. Construction of structures for advertisement, etc.
86 PART III ROADS-86. Restriction of vehicles on bridges.
87 PART III ROADS-87. Provisions as to extraordinary traffic.
88 PART III ROADS-88. Rules.
88A PART IIIA MOTOR VEHICLE ROAD CHARGE-88A. Interpretation.
88B PART IIIA MOTOR VEHICLE ROAD CHARGE-88B. Application.
88C PART IIIA MOTOR VEHICLE ROAD CHARGE-88C. Motor vehicle road charge.
88D PART IIIA MOTOR VEHICLE ROAD CHARGE-88D. Power to demand, collect and retain charges.
88E PART IIIA MOTOR VEHICLE ROAD CHARGE-88E. Exemption.
88F PART IIIA MOTOR VEHICLE ROAD CHARGE-88F. Duty to produce registration certificate, etc.
89 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-89. Interpretation.
90 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-90. Motor vehicle users to be insured against third party risks.
91 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-91. Requirements in respect of policies.
92 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-92. Furnishing of returns and information by insurers.
93 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-93. Requirements in respect of securities.
94 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-94. Certain conditions in policies or securities to be of no effect.
95 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-95. Avoidance of restrictions on scope of third party risks policies.
96 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-96. Duty of insurers to satisfy judgements against persons insured in respect of third party risks.
97 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-97. Rights of third parties against insurers.
98 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-98. Duty to give necessary information to third parties.
99 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-99. Settlement between insurers and insured persons.
100 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-100. Bankruptcy, etc., not to affect third party claims.
101 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-101. Further rights of third parties against insurer.
102 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-102. Surrender of certificate on cancellation of policy.
103 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-103. Production of certificates.
104 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-104. Insurer to be notified of any occurrence.
105 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-105. Deposits.
106 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-106. Application of this Part to securities.
107 PART IV PROVISIONS AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES-107. Rules.
108 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-108. False statement.
109 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-109. Liability of registered owner and others.
110 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-110. Penalty for obstruction and interference.
110A PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-110A. [Deleted].
111 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-111. Abetment of offences.
112 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-112. Powers of arrest, stopping and detention.
113 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-113. Powers of the police in investigation.
114 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-114. Powers of road transport officers in investigation.
115 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-115. Duty to give information and use of statements as evidence.
115A PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-115A. Duty to give information and power to order appearance in court.
116 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-116. [Deleted by Act 1065].
116A PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-116A. Jurisdiction of Court of First Class Magistrate.
117 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-117. Provisions as to evidence.
117A PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-117A. Evidence and records of previous conviction.
118 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-118. Service of notices.
119 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-119. General offences and penalties.
119A PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-119A. Offence committed by body corporate.
119B PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-119B. Power of Director to refuse or suspend dealing or transactions.
120 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-120. Powers to compound.
121 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-121. Plea of guilty by letter and compounding shall not affect provision of policy of insurance.
122 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-122. Director General to be informed of convictions and compounds.
123 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-123. Officers not in uniform to produce identification cards.
124 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-124. Payment of licence fees.
124A PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-124A. Declaration of public body.
125 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-125. Minister may authorise any person to carry out functions of Director.
126 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-126. Power of Minister to authorise or grant licence.
126A PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-126A. Revocation.
127 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-127. Rules.
127A PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-127A. Power of the Minister to amend schedules.
128 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-128. Repeal, transitional and saving.
129 PART V OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS-129. Power of Minister to make additional transitional provisions, etc.
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