Johor JPJ collects RM1.17m in VEP summonses from January to October

Johor's Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 7,804 summonses, amounting to RM1.17 million, through the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system from January to October 18, according to its director Zulkarnain Yasin. This figure was derived from inspections of 120,740 vehicles at the state's two land entry points: the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB). The enforcement operations were ongoing at both locations.

Yasin clarified that while the rate of non-compliance among foreign drivers remained low compared to the total number of vehicles inspected, mobile vans have been stationed at BSI and KSAB to facilitate the payment of VEP summonses. As of now, no foreign vehicles have been denied exit from the country due to unpaid summonses.

The department's aim is to prevent the accumulation of summonses, compelling owners to pay immediately, which is why mobile squads are provided. Yasin's team is always on standby at these locations to ensure seamless operations in case of technical issues or disruptions to the VEP system. Despite the full enforcement of the VEP being implemented last year, some foreign vehicle owners still claim ignorance of the requirement, stating they were unaware despite the enforcement being in place for a long time. However, the department will not accept such excuses.