It is not illegal or unauthorized to buy and sell, but it is illegal and forbidden to install and use. Another age-old problem. The JPJ has very specific regulations for license plates, and yet it`s fair to say that you can see more sophisticated license plates on Malaysian roads than the JPJ legal standard. In fact, most new cars come out of showrooms, which are already equipped with illegal fancy signs. People want privacy, which is why we tone our windows. The problem is that some people are too stupid to think that getting darker and darker makes your privacy sealed or makes you look cooler. Then there is the government, which allows people to make the blinds, but still stops them because they use them. Why not just ban illegal tinting to make things easier? It`s like saying it`s legal to buy/sell drugs but use them illegally. Noob! If it comes from the factory inventory, it`s legal.
For example, the HID spotlight on Mercedes is perfectly fine. What`s wrong is an after-sales conversion. Well, the term “fancy plates” in Malaysia is not at all like custom or makeup plates in other countries. That means any license plate that doesn`t meet the exact specifications of the JPJ, which covers everything from size, font, and even letter and number spacing. Non-standard fonts (including stylized and italic letters), layered “crystalline” surfaces, carbon fiber back panels – they`re all illegal. Isn`t that why factory-installed HIDs are legal while aftermarket HIDs are not? As mentioned earlier, there are other ways to get better lighting while still being legal. Lighter halogens, such as Osram Night Breaker halogen bulbs, are excellent and completely legal. Everything talks, but no application.
Our application is a lack of will to enforce some of these rules. In addition to sophisticated license plates and heavily tinted windows, these illegal HID lights, the use of rear fog lights and the use of dangerous tyres pose a safety risk to other road users. Another unnecessary mod is excessive negative drop with wide tires (VIP style). This configuration reduces traction on the road and is dangerous for the driver and other road users. Dark hue, illegal lights and whimsical plates. It is good to invite and improve the life of Mata Mata. The concern is that these lights are far too bright and are installed in older complex surface reflector shells intended for halogen units, can be set too high, dazzling other road users. In some cases, the light projected by a passing beam can be as high/bright as a full light. It is a threat to other drivers and rightly illegal.
Yes, the chic “white” LED or HID headlights of modern cars are much brighter, brighter and with a longer projection range than the old “yellow” halogen bulbs. But you can`t just change your halogen headlights for HIDs or LEDs. This is strictly illegal here in Malaysia. This lighthouse trick is integrated into Hondas, how then? Obviously, they will not recall all Honda. They are boring as hell, especially more and more streets in Malaysia have become darker, but what to do? This is not a good solution, as long as the authorities only make the laws, that more needs to be said, but from time to time they are prosecuting the people of Spree to collect money. I just set up a dashcam so that if I go blind and hit those cars, I can make the claim. Of course, there are no excuses. If you select a window shade, most stores clearly mark the options that are JPJ compliant, while the rest is obviously illegal. And yet, people actively choose to install illegal films and, better yet, have the gall to complain if they are punished for it. We are better than that, Malaysians.
Melania Rosmah. JPJ has to check in their system if the vehicle is registered to carry passengers, then how many passengers, then it has to check if the reading and road tax have expired or not, then you have to check with Imigresen if each of them is legal here, then you have to check with MOH & PDRM if they comply with the SOP & Social Distancing requirements. So if JPJ needs more time to check thoroughly, I have no complaints and neither do you. They are just doing their job. Exactly, why don`t Malaysians care about rules or laws? Typically, drivers caught wearing HID lights on their car receive a 10-day notification to restore their vehicles to their original condition before taking further legal action. It`s not about whether drivers of older cars deserve better light or not. The fact is that it is illegal here in Malaysia. So you can`t and shouldn`t. Unlawful upgrading of HID lights is a criminal offence under the Road Transport Act 1987, which can result in a fine of at least RM 2,000 or less than six months` imprisonment. The government had them manufactured or imported into Malaysia.
Allowed the store to sell these things. Extra tinted license plates. The application can be done in the accessory store if it is illegal to sell, super easy. Or are these things allowed to be sold in the auto accessories store, but not actually for automotive use? Really confusing. paultan.org/2018/11/21/aftermarket-hid-headlamp-conversion-illegal-loke/ But the fact remains that in Malaysia we have very strict and specific regulations to tint windows, and it is illegal to be too dark (for the front half). The chances of you being arrested/punished for it are rather low, yes, but why do so many Malaysians think it is acceptable to break the law? Agree with all your donations, except HID headlight conversion.