JPJ strengthens enforcement measures to ensure that heavy duty dumper or tipper lorries comply with approved side board specifications - May 31, 2025
Mandatory tyre tread standards and tighter controls on tipper lorry specifications form part of new measures to improve road safety and compliance
THE Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced two major improvements to the heavy vehicle inspection process, aimed at enhancing road safety and regulatory compliance, effective from 1 June 2025.
JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the new measures, which apply to inspections at all Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres (PPKM) including those operated by Puspakom Sdn Bhd, are intended to improve both safety standards and service quality.
“The improvements involve inspections of tyre tread depth and heavy duty dumper tipper vehicles,” he said in a statement.
On tyre inspections, JPJ will now require all commercial vehicles—both goods and public service vehicles—to have a tread depth of at least 1.6mm across the entire surface of the tyre in contact with the road.
“Previously, Puspakom inspections only required 75 per cent of the tyre surface to meet the 1.6mm minimum tread depth,” Aedy Fadly said. “With the new stipulation, any commercial vehicle that fails to meet the requirement will not pass the vehicle inspection.”
The department has also strengthened enforcement measures to ensure that heavy duty dumper or tipper lorries comply with approved side board specifications, as outlined in permits issued by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) and in the Vehicle Technical Plan.
“Owners of these vehicles, particularly those transporting special loads, must now present a valid commercial vehicle approval offer letter (STK) along with relevant permits during inspections at Puspakom,” he said.
These special loads include materials such as fertiliser, coal, fly ash, gypsum, sawdust, corn, palm kernel, and rice. A specific body code will be enforced for vehicles carrying these goods to ensure conformity with technical regulations.
“This move is aimed at preventing misuse of vehicle modifications and ensuring vehicles are fit for their intended loads,” said Aedy Fadly.
Should a vehicle fail its inspection, owners have two options: either return to APAD to amend the vehicle permit in accordance with the original technical plan, or apply to JPJ for a revised technical plan that reflects the correct body code for the intended cargo.
He added that vehicles must also ensure the height of their side boards does not exceed 762mm. No alterations are permitted to the dumper tipper’s existing body code, and vehicles must comply before they are reinspected.
“These improvements will enhance road safety, reduce the risk of accidents, and ensure better compliance with existing regulations,” Aedy Fadly added, - May 31, 2025
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