How Does JPJ Check or Scan Your Road Tax in Malaysia?

Have you ever wondered how the Road Transport Department (JPJ) knows whether your road tax is still valid during a roadblock?

In fact, enforcement officers do not necessarily need to see a physical road tax sticker on your windscreen. They can verify your road tax status using the enforcement devices available to them.

With digital road tax, also known as e-LKM, eligible vehicle owners can also access their road tax through the MyJPJ app. But how does the checking process work? Do officers need to scan a QR code, check your number plate or inspect a physical sticker?

Here is what you need to know about how JPJ checks road tax in Malaysia.

How Does JPJ Check Road Tax?

JPJ has ways to verify the status of a Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM), commonly known as road tax.

These include enforcement systems and devices, as well as the digital e-LKM display available to eligible vehicle owners.

Here is a quick overview of the checking methods:

Checking method	How it works
JPJ enforcement devices	Officers can verify road tax status through the systems available on their enforcement devices.
MyJPJ digital display	Vehicle owners can show their e-LKM through the MyJPJ app when needed.
e-LKM QR code	JPJ and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers can use special equipment to read the QR code for enforcement purposes, including in areas without internet coverage.
Vehicle information checks	Road tax status and related information can be verified through systems used by the authorities.

According to the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, enforcement officers can verify road tax and driving licence status using their devices, even if a driver cannot show the digital display.

1. Does JPJ Scan Your Number Plate to Check Road Tax?

Enforcement officers can use their systems and devices to check vehicle information. However, this does not mean every vehicle is automatically scanned by a camera or number plate recognition system at all times.

The actual checking method depends on the enforcement systems and procedures being used.

If you are stopped at a roadblock, officers may ask for relevant information or documents to assist with the inspection. Make sure your vehicle details are correct and your road tax is valid.

2. Does JPJ Need to Scan the Digital Road Tax QR Code?

Not necessarily.

The QR code is one of the features available on the digital e-LKM display. According to the official MyJPJ FAQ, JPJ and PDRM officers use special equipment provided to enforcement authorities to read the QR code for enforcement purposes.

This feature is also useful in areas without internet coverage.

Therefore, the QR code is not the only way officers can check road tax. They can also verify its status through their enforcement devices.

3. Can JPJ Check Road Tax Without the MyJPJ App?

Yes.

You are not required to use the MyJPJ app just so enforcement officers can check your road tax status. The Ministry of Transport Malaysia explains that officers can verify road tax and driving licence details through their enforcement devices.

However, MyJPJ makes it easier for vehicle owners to check their own LKM information, including the expiry date.

Visit the official JPJ MyJPJ page to learn more about the app and its available features.

4. What Happens If Your Road Tax Has Expired?

If your road tax has expired, you need to renew it before driving on public roads. Using digital road tax does not remove the requirement to keep your LKM valid.

Before renewing your road tax, make sure your motor insurance or takaful is valid or has been renewed according to the applicable requirements.

For more information about road tax renewal, visit the BJAK Car Insurance Learning Hub.

5. How Can You Check Your Own Road Tax?

You can check your road tax status through the MyJPJ app.

Follow these simple steps:

1. Open the MyJPJ app and log in.
2. Go to the Motor Vehicle Licence section.
3. Select the vehicle you want to check.
4. Review the e-LKM display and expiry date.

If the vehicle is registered to someone else, the registered owner can use the Kongsi LKM feature to share access to the digital display with another person, subject to the current features and requirements.

Do not wait until you reach a roadblock to find out whether your road tax is valid. Check it in advance so you have time to renew it before it expires.

Conclusion

JPJ does not necessarily need to scan a physical road tax sticker to check its validity. Enforcement officers can verify LKM status using their enforcement devices, while the e-LKM QR code is one of the methods available for inspection.

As a vehicle owner, you should make sure your road tax remains valid and know how to check its status. The MyJPJ app makes it easier to access your digital road tax information.

For more information about road tax renewal and vehicle ownership, visit the BJAK Learning Hub.