KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — As a follow-up to this morning’s announcement that road tax stickers are no longer in use, Transport Minister Anthony Loke has offered answers to likely asked questions on the new rule.

For vehicle users who no longer need to display a road tax sticker, they only have to download the MyJPJ mobile application to check validity status.

However, Loke said it is not mandatory for all to download the application.

"It is just one of the options to get a digital copy of a user’s road tax and driver’s licence,” Loke said in a frequently asked questions (FAQ) post shared on his Facebook page.

He also said if one cannot download the MyJPJ mobile application or show the digital road tax, the authorities can confirm the status of the road tax and driver’s licence through a system on the enforcement officer’s device. The road user in question will not be fined.

Road users must still renew their road tax, only the stickers do not need to be displayed on the windscreen.

As for concerns about elderly drivers who do not have access to smartphones and are located in areas with no access to Internet, Loke said they need not worry as the digital format is not mandatory.

"Don’t worry, the digital format is not mandatory. You can still get a road tax sticker and a physical licence from JPJ (Road Transport Department) if necessary.

Even if the car is not driven by a vehicle owner, Loke said the digital road tax can be printed on paper and kept in the car.

"However, if you can’t show proof, it’s not a crime. The enforcement officer will check the details on their devices,” he said.

He also clarified that the system is still new and experiencing high traffic.

"I know there are many more questions from the public. We will try to give as clear an explanation as possible.

"I realise that with any process going through a change, it will take time to adapt. There are parties who will not agree with the change.

"I respect all views and will try to manage the change as best I can. Together with my team at the Transport Ministry and JPJ, we will try to fix any weaknesses that arise during this transition process,” he added.

This morning, Loke said from February 10 (today), owners of private vehicles will no longer be required to display the vehicle licence, or also known as road tax stickers, on windscreens.

He said that the move was part of digitalisation plans for the JPJ for motor vehicle licences and driving licences.

Vehicle owners can register for JPJ accounts at https://public.jpj.gov.my/ or the MyJPJ phone application to access digital motor vehicle licences and driving licences.

Loke added that Section 20 of the Road Transport Act, which requires that motor vehicle licences be displayed on vehicles, will no longer be enforced.

The change will be carried out in stages, with the first phase involving individual private vehicles, including motorcycles, he added.