Kota Kinabalu: An electric vehicle (EV) owner is questioning a recent traffic police summons issued while driving along Jalan Tuaran Telipok, highlighting potential confusion surrounding Malaysia’s new digital vehicle registration system.
“I am confused, particularly given the current voluntary nature of the plate replacement for older electric vehicles,” he said.
He said the incident also raises questions about the implementation and enforcement of the new regulations.
“I hope the authorities can clarify this matter and do the necessary to prevent future confusion,” he said.
The incident brings to light the complexities of the recently introduced JPJePlate, a new digital number plate system for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) announced by Transport Minister Anthony Loke in September.
The disgruntled EV owner said based on the guidelines, all new electric vehicles delivered since September 9, 2024, are required to be fitted with the JPJePlate.
However, vehicles registered before this date are not mandatorily required to switch to the new plate system, with the transition currently remaining voluntary.
Meanwhile, Loke was quoted in September as saying that the new JPJePlate is part of the government’s digitalisation efforts, providing a modern approach to vehicle registration for zero-emission vehicles.
Interested owners of existing EVs can place orders for the new plates starting November 9.
