Road Tax for Beginner: Road Tax Renewal (Part 1)
Summary: Road tax, also known as a Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM), is a fee administered by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) on vehicle owners to legally drive their vehicles on public roads in Malaysia.
Renewing your road tax for the first time can feel confusing, especially if you're unsure about the documents required, renewal methods, or when to renew. This guide explains everything Malaysian drivers need to know about road tax renewal in Malaysia, including the latest rules, renewal options, required documents, and what happens if your road tax expires.
If you're renewing both your insurance and road tax, you can also complete everything in one place through PolicyStreet.
What Is Road Tax?
Road tax, also known as a Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM), is a fee that vehicle owners in Malaysia must pay to legally drive their vehicles on public roads. It is administered by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in Malaysia and must be renewed periodically to keep your vehicle road legal.
Every registered vehicle must have a valid road tax before it can be driven on Malaysian roads. To renew your road tax, you must also have an active car insurance policy that covers the same renewal period.
Looking to renew your car insurance first? Read our guide on Car Insurance Renewal Malaysia.
Types of Road Tax in Malaysia
There are now two types of road tax in Malaysia:
Digital Road Tax (e-LKM)
Digital road tax is now the default option for Malaysia-owned private vehicles. Instead of displaying a sticker on your windscreen, you can access your digital road tax through the MyJPJ app, where it can be viewed by both drivers and enforcement officers.
Physical Road Tax
Physical road tax stickers are still compulsory for commercial vehicles in Malaysia, including goods and public service vehicles.
Whether you use a digital or physical road tax, both are equally recognised by the authorities.
What Is The Road Tax Rate For My Car?
Your road tax amount depends on several factors, including your car's engine capacity, registered location, vehicle type, and ownership category. Check the tables below to know your exact road tax amount:
Why Is Road Tax Important?
Having a valid road tax helps ensure your vehicle remains compliant with JPJ regulations.
Here are a few reasons why road tax is important:
It is required by law for all vehicles driven on Malaysian roads.
Driving without valid road tax can result in fines, penalties, or your vehicle being impounded.
Your vehicle must have valid road tax to remain road-legal, even if your insurance is active.
Road tax helps maintain accurate vehicle registration records with JPJ.
What to Do Before Renewing Your Road Tax
Before you begin your road tax renewal, make sure you've completed the following checklist:
Check your road tax expiry date.
Renew your car insurance.
Ensure your insurance covers the same renewal period as your road tax.
Prepare your vehicle registration details and insurance cover note.
Settle any outstanding JPJ or PDRM summons if applicable.
Complete a PUSPAKOM inspection if your vehicle requires one.
If you're unsure whether you have any restrictions, learn How to Check Your JPJ Blacklist Status.
How to Renew Your Road Tax in Malaysia
There are two ways to renew your road tax: online or in person.
Renew Road Tax Online
Renewing online is the fastest and most convenient option. You can complete your renewal anytime without visiting a physical branch.
PolicyStreet
Visit PolicyStreet.
Enter your vehicle details.
Receive and compare insurance quotations.
Choose your preferred insurer.
Select “Road Tax Renewal” during checkout.
Confirm your details.
Complete your payment.
MyEG
Visit MyEG and sign in or register.
Select “Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan”.
Choose “Road Tax Renewal”.
Enter your vehicle details.
Select your preferred delivery method.
Complete your payment.
MySIKAP
Visit MySikap and sign in or register.
Select “Kenderaan”.
Choose “Pembaharuan Lesen Kenderaan Motor (LKM)”.
Enter your vehicle details.
Complete your payment.
Collect your road tax at your selected JPJ or UTC branch if required.
Renew Road Tax JPJ, UTC, or Post Office
If you prefer renewing in person, you can visit any JPJ office, UTC, or participating Pos Malaysia branch.
Before visiting, make sure:
Your car insurance has already been renewed.
You have all the required supporting documents.
Your vehicle meets all JPJ renewal requirements.
What Documents Do You Need to Renew Road Tax?
Here are the documents required to renew your road tax:
Vehicle registration card
Insurance cover note
Identification documents (MyKad or passport)
e-Hailing Vehicle Permit (e-hailing vehicles)
Lorry or Commercial Vehicle License (lorries and selected commercial vehicles)
PUSPAKOM Inspection Certificate (certain vehicle categories or if your road tax has expired for an extended period)
When Should You Renew Your Road Tax?
You can renew your road tax up to 60 days before its expiry date.
Many drivers worry that renewing early means losing the remaining validity on their current road tax. Fortunately, this isn't the case. Your new road tax period begins after your existing road tax expires.
It's also important to ensure your car insurance covers the full duration of your new road tax. Otherwise, your renewal cannot be processed.
Avoid renewing your road tax last minute, as driving with an expired road tax can lead to fines and penalties. These fines start accumulating from the first day of expiration and can increase significantly after 30 days.
In Malaysia, under Section 15 and 119 of the Road Transport Act 1987 2026 Amendment, you can be fined up to RM2,000 or imprisonment of six-month time, or both if you drive with an expired road tax.
What Happens If Your Road Tax Expires?
Driving with an expired road tax is an offence under Malaysian law.
If your road tax expires, you should renew it as soon as possible to avoid penalties.
If your road tax has been expired for more than one year, your vehicle must first undergo a PUSPAKOM inspection before JPJ can reactivate your road tax.
Once you receive the inspection report (B2), bring the following to the nearest JPJ or UTC branch:
Original vehicle registration documents
PUSPAKOM inspection report
Required payment
Under Sections 15 and 119 of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Amendment 2026), driving with an expired road tax can result in fines of up to RM2,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both.
For more guides on road tax, proceed to Part 2.
Renew Your Road Tax Easily With PolicyStreet
Renewing your road tax doesn’t have to be complicated. As long as your car insurance is active and your documents are ready, the process only takes a few minutes.
If you’re renewing your insurance too, PolicyStreet lets you compare quotes from multiple insurers and renew both your car insurance and road tax in one convenient application, helping you stay protected and road-legal without the hassle.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I renew my road tax without renewing my car insurance?
No. A valid car insurance policy is required before your road tax can be renewed. This is a legal requirement in Malaysia — JPJ will not allow road tax renewal without valid insurance.
2. Can I renew my road tax if my driving licence has expired?
Yes. Your driving licence status does not affect road tax renewal. However, you should renew your driving licence as soon as possible, because you cannot legally drive your vehicle without a valid driving licence.
3. Can someone else renew my road tax on my behalf?
Yes. Another person can assist with your road tax renewal, as long as they have the required information and supporting documents such as vehicle registration number, the vehicle owner’s IC number and contact details.
4. Can I renew my road tax online?
Yes. You can renew your road tax online through PolicyStreet — we let you compare quotes from multiple insurers, customise your coverage, and renew your policy online. You can also make renewal through other platforms such as MyJPJ, MyEG, and MySIKAP.
5. Why can't I renew my road tax?
There are multiple reasons why you cannot renew your road tax. For example:
Your car insurance has expired.
Your vehicle requires a PUSPAKOM inspection.
There are issues with your vehicle registration details.
Your vehicle is blacklisted by JPJ.
You need to resolve the outstanding matters first before you can proceed with road tax renewal.
6. How early can I renew my road tax?
You can renew your road tax up to 60 days before its expiry date, or within 14 days after your can insurance policy becoming active. This is to make sure the coverage periods for your car insurance and road tax are synchronised.
