PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry has deferred the full enforcement of the requirement for the installation and compliance of speed limitation devices (SLD) in commercial vehicles to allow the industry more time to complete the compliance process in a more orderly manner.
The ministry said the decision was made after taking into account feedback from the industry, particularly commercial vehicle operators with large fleets that are still in the process of scheduling the retrofit installation of SLDs.
The ministry also acknowledged that retrofit installation requires technical planning, vehicle scheduling, functionality verification and operational coordination to ensure compliance can be achieved without disrupting services and the national logistics supply chain.
"However, this deferment does not mean an exemption from the compliance requirement.
"All operating companies, commercial vehicle owners, logistics operators, bus operators and related parties must continue to take immediate steps to ensure their vehicles are fitted with SLDs in accordance with the prescribed requirements and technical specifications," it said in a statement on Tuesday (June 30).
The ministry said 25 companies had been appointed to carry out SLD retrofit installations and details of the companies are available on the Road Transport Department (JPJ) portal.
During the deferment period, JPJ will continue to monitor compliance and take appropriate interim action, including issuing Notices to Attend an Investigation or Notice 114 to vehicle owners or operators found not to have taken the necessary steps to comply.
"This approach is intended to ensure the industry continues progressing towards full compliance without waiting until the last minute.
"SLDs are an important safety component designed to limit the maximum speed of commercial vehicles, particularly heavy vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles," said the ministry.
It said the implementation of SLDs formed part of the government's efforts to reduce the risk of fatal accidents, strengthen the culture of compliance and protect the safety of all road users.
The ministry urged all industry players to make responsible use of the additional time by expediting SLD installation, obtaining functionality verification, renewing the relevant documents and ensuring compliance information is updated with JPJ.
It said once the grace period ends, enforcement action will be taken against any company, owner or operator of a commercial vehicle that fails to comply with the requirements.
The ministry also reminded the industry that under Budget 2026, the government had introduced the Accelerated Capital Allowance facility to assist companies with the installation of SLDs.
Previously, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said enforcement of the phased implementation of mandatory SLD installation for all commercial vehicles would begin in October 2025 and be carried out in three phases.
Phase One, which began on Oct 1, 2025, involved verification of SLD functionality for all commercial vehicles manufactured on or after Jan 1, 2015. Phase Two, enforced from Jan 1, 2026, involved activation of the SLD in the Electronic Control Unit for all commercial vehicles manufactured before Jan 1, 2015.
Phase Three involves the retrofit installation of SLDs, subject to JPJ verification, for commercial vehicles not already equipped with the system. Enforcement of Phase Three was scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026. – Bernama
