Many Malaysian drivers still wait for a special campaign before paying a JPJ or police summons. They remember the festive and Merdeka promotions that cut fines by half or more. That approach no longer works.
Since 1 January 2026, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) use one early payment scheme. The discount now depends on how fast you pay, not on when a campaign is announced. This guide explains the discount rates, the offences that do not qualify and how to pay before the discount drops.
The Summons Discount Since 1 January 2026
The Cabinet approved the new system in October 2025, and the Transport Minister and Home Minister announced it together in Parliament. Under the scheme, JPJ and PDRM compound rates and procedures are aligned. The idea is simple: the less you delay, the less you pay. You can read the announcement in this Free Malaysia Today report.
When you pay
Discount
What happens
Day 1 to day 15
50%
You pay half of the compound amount
Day 16 to day 30
33%
You pay about two thirds of the amount
Day 31 to day 60
None
You pay the full compound amount
After day 60
None
The case can go to court and you may be blacklisted
The days are counted from the date the summons is issued. The scheme runs all year, so there is no longer any need to wait for a promotion.
A simple example
Say you receive a summons with a compound amount of RM300. If you pay within 15 days, you pay RM150. If you pay between day 16 and day 30, you pay RM201. From day 31 to day 60, you pay the full RM300.
The actual amount depends on the offence, so always check the figure shown for your own summons before paying.
What Happened to the Special Discount Campaigns?
Before 2026, JPJ and PDRM ran discount campaigns from time to time. The last one ran from November to December 2025, when JPJ offered 50% off and PDRM offered up to 70% off selected summonses. That campaign has ended.
The government said the old campaigns encouraged drivers to delay payment while waiting for the next offer. The early payment scheme replaces them. If you see social media posts about a new seasonal discount, check them against official JPJ or PDRM channels before you rely on them.
Offences That Do Not Get a Discount
The discount only applies to offences that can be settled by paying a compound. Non-compoundable offences go through the normal legal process with no reduction. Examples given by the authorities include:
Driving without valid motor insurance
Driving without a valid vehicle licence (road tax, or LKM)
Displaying a fake vehicle licence or using fake documents
If your summons involves one of these offences, the amount will not drop even if you pay on the first day.
How to Get the Discount
Getting the discount is mostly about checking early and paying quickly. Follow these steps:
Check your summonses as soon as you can. JPJ summonses appear in the MyJPJ app, and PDRM summonses can be checked in the MyBayar PDRM app.
Look at the date the summons was issued to work out which discount tier you are in.
Pay within 15 days to get the full 50% discount, or within 30 days for 33%.
Use an official channel such as MyJPJ, MyBayar PDRM, MySikap or a JPJ or police counter.
Save your receipt or a screenshot of the payment confirmation.
Since 1 January 2026, the JPJ summons discount no longer depends on special campaigns. Pay within 15 days to save 50%, or within 30 days to save 33%. Leaving it longer means paying the full amount, and after 60 days you risk court action and a blacklist that blocks your road tax renewal.
Is there still a special discount campaign for JPJ summonses?
No. Since 1 January 2026, JPJ and PDRM no longer run seasonal discount campaigns. Instead, every compoundable summons gets 50% off if paid within 15 days and 33% off if paid within 30 days.
Does the 50% discount apply to PDRM summonses too?
Yes. The early payment scheme applies to compoundable traffic summonses from both JPJ and PDRM, as both agencies now use the same compound rates and procedures.
When does the 15-day discount period start?
The days are counted from the date the summons is issued. Check the issue date shown in MyJPJ or MyBayar PDRM to see which discount tier still applies.
Which summonses do not get a discount?
Non-compoundable offences do not qualify. Examples include driving without insurance, driving without a valid vehicle licence and using a fake vehicle licence. These cases follow the normal legal process.
What happens if I do not pay within 60 days?
After 60 days, the case can be taken to court and you may be blacklisted. A blacklist can stop you from renewing your road tax and driving licence until the summons is settled.
Nabil Farhan· · 5 min read
