The Road Transport Department says those who are confused about its rules can approach any counter for clarification. – The Malaysian Insider file pic, February 20, 2016.The Road Transport Department (RTD) has denied a statement reported in the media on Thursday relating to a RM2,000 fine to be imposed on those tinting the windows of their cars beyond the legal limit.
Its director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad said the maximum fine imposed by RTD for the offence in question was RM300.
He said RTD had received negative feedback from people who were dissatisfied with the amount of the fine, claiming that the department was out to make a profit.
"I want to stress that there has been confusion on this matter which was reported by the media (The Sun), quoting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
"The fine of up to RM2,000 or six months in jail as reported, is for the owner of a car or driver who is convicted in the court for not complying with the traffic rule for the first time," he said during a "Jom JPJ" programme at Giant supermarket.
Ismail said RTD tolerated a variance of up to 10% for offences related to the tinting of car windows and speeding before issuing any compounds, and urged those who had any queries regarding the enforcement of the rules to approach any RTD counter near them. – Bernama, February 20, 2016.
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