Stop Making a Mockery of the Law – CAP Urges Government to End Discounts on Traffic Summonses

Lai Cheng October 29, 2025 0 Comments
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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) strongly urges the Government and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to immediately discontinue the practice of offering discounts on traffic summonses, including the recently announced 70 percent discount on summonses from November 1 to December 30, 2025.

Such offers make a mockery of the law and severely undermine the credibility of enforcement agencies. By repeatedly granting large discounts to traffic offenders, the authorities send a dangerous message that breaking the law carries little real consequence and that offenders can simply wait for the next round of discounts to settle their dues at a fraction of the original penalty.

This approach not only erodes respect for the law but also compromises road safety. Traffic regulations exist to protect lives, prevent accidents, and promote responsible driving. Offering periodic leniency to violators contradicts these goals and diminishes the deterrent effect of enforcement.

Law-abiding motorists who follow traffic rules and pay their summonses promptly are unfairly treated when habitual offenders are rewarded with discounts. Such inconsistency discourages compliance and fosters a culture of irresponsibility among road users.

CAP calls on the Government to uphold the rule of law by ensuring that penalties are applied fairly and consistently. The focus should be on effective enforcement, road safety education, and prompt collection of fines, not offering discounts that trivialise offences.

CAP reiterates that traffic laws must be respected and enforced uniformly. The Government must put an end to this counterproductive practice and restore public confidence in the integrity of the nation’s legal and enforcement systems. The Police and Road Transport Department (JPJ) must focus on strengthening enforcement and take prompt action against offenders.

 

 

Mohideen Abdul Kader
President
Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP)

Press Statement, 29 October 2025