Kuala Lumpur: The Demerit Points System for Traffic Offences, known as Kejara, will undergo a major revamp soon, as announced by Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Loke highlighted that the current system is ineffective, noting that points are deducted only after offenders settle their summonses or are charged in court, rather than when the summons is initially issued.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Loke acknowledged the failure of the current Kejara system, attributing it to a flawed approach. He emphasized the urgent need for a complete overhaul and mentioned that the ministry is actively exploring new implementation strategies. This announcement was made during a press conference after Loke officiated the Speed Limitation Device (SLD) for commercial vehicles at Scania (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

The Kejara system serves as a mechanism for assigning demerit points to drivers who commit scheduled offences, as outlined under the Road Transport Act 1987 and relevant regulations. The system currently lists 20 traffic offences that are considered to have the potential to cause serious or fatal accidents, thus posing risks to other road users.