Road Transport Act 1987
Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987
Makes provision for the regulation of motor vehicles and of traffic on roads and other matters with respect to roads and vehicles thereon; to make provision for the protection of third parties against risks arising out of the use of motor vehicles; to make provision for the co-ordination and control of means of and facilities for transport; to make provision for the co-ordination and control of means of and facilities for construction and adaptation of motor vehicles; and makes provision for connected purposes.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 204 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 230 pages
Copy of the official text captured from the Laws of Malaysia portal (AGC) on 26 October 2026. Always check the official portal for the authoritative current version. Amendments made after the official “last updated” date are published separately as amending Acts (Act A…) on the portal.
| Number | Act 333 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Transport & traffic |
| Year | 1987 |
| Official “last updated” | 15 October 2023 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to make provision for the regulation of motor vehicles and of traffic on roads and other matters with respect to roads and vehicles thereon; to make provision for the protection of third parties against risks arising out of the use of motor vehicles; to make provision for the co-ordination and control of means of and facilities for transport; to make provision for the co-ordination and control of means of and facilities for construction and adaptation of motor vehicles; and to make provision for connected purposes.
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Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 15 October 2023 | 230 | f57e1d4c7599 | PDF 1.3 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 15 October 2023 | 204 | 476db7027af4 | PDF 1.3 MB |
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