Installing Sunshade Is An Offence, But Not A Priority, Says Transport Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Various legal actions can be taken by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) against the public if any offence is detected under existing laws and regulations, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

However, he said the authority’s priority is on critical cases that could cause or compromise the safety of the public, especially road users.

He said that although offences such as the installation of sunshade accessories can be acted upon under existing laws, it is not the authority’s priority at this time.

“There are many (road offences), but there are more critical matters concerning safety (that are JPJ’s priority). It is not unimportant, but such matters are not a priority.

“Our priorities are illegal racing, drink driving, reckless driving, and street racers that endanger others. We do have that regulation (against installing sunshades), but not to the point of frightening people. The weather is also hot now, so I understand,” he told reporters during a special media briefing regarding the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2025, here.

He said this when commenting on the issue of the ban on using sunshades, which could lead to road accidents as they may obstruct vision and safety while driving.

Netizens had also criticised the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) statement explaining that such installation is an offence if it does not comply with JPJ specifications and could result in a compound of up to RM300.

Elaborating further, Anthony said JPJ has not issued any summons against any vehicle owner for installing sunshades so far.

“However, if you ask a state JPJ director, he must answer accordingly. He cannot say this regulation does not exist because it does indeed exist. That is the real situation regarding this (sunshade) issue,” he said.

Berita Harian