The tag is linked to the user’s Touch N’ Go eWallet account.
It is valid for five years starting from the day the tag is activated.
It is worth noting that foreign vehicles are allowed to stay within Malaysia for up to 90 days each time.
The VEP system will provide the police with a more accurate database to monitor foreign vehicles which commit traffic offences in the country, Mr Tengku Ahmad Marwan Tengku Mahmud, a road safety affiliate with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros), told CNA.
“It will give authorities a more comprehensive record to check whether vehicles entering or exiting the country have outstanding traffic summons or any records of traffic violations,” he said.
“By increasing enforcement, this will hopefully reduce road traffic accidents in Malaysia,” he added.
I have bought a new vehicle. Is the VEP transferable?
No, the VEP RFID tag is unique to each vehicle and not transferable. You will have to register for a new RFID tag if you acquire a new vehicle.
When the ownership of a vehicle is transferred to another person, the tag becomes invalid.
The onus is on the previous owner to update the ownership status on the VEP portal, or risk bearing fines for any traffic offences committed by the new owner. The vehicle’s new owner is responsible for applying for a new RFID Tag.
What happens if the tag is damaged?
If the VEP tag is stolen, lost or damaged in an accident, you are required to update your vehicle status on the online portal and produce a copy of the police report of the incident to the Road Transport Department when you collect the new VEP RFID tag. An administrative fee will be imposed.
If your VEP tag is faulty, you will be issued with a replacement for free. This does not apply to tags that have been removed or tampered with – in these cases, motorists will be charged a fee for a new tag.
