Did you know that you could be issued a fine by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) if you are not dressed appropriately when driving? If you are an e-hailing or commercial vehicle driver that is.
Recently an e-hailing driver from Langkawi, Kedah shared his experience with JPJ officers where he was issued a fine for wearing a round neck t-shirt instead of a collared one.
Posting on Facebook, the driver detailed his shocking experience where he lamented about his experience with the enforcement officer.
“This is the first time I have been issued a ticket by JPJ in 30 years of driving,” he said in the now removed post.
“Even though this is my first offence with JPJ, no warning, no compromise, I was just told to sign the fine and not talk too much,” he said in the post.
He was issued a fine for wearing a collarless t-shirt.
The fine was issued under the K15(b) PSV (LCDCP) 1959 T act where a driver can be issued a fine for not being appropriately dressed. If found guilty, the offender can be issued a fine ranging from RM150 which can go up to RM300 if not paid within 60 days.
The e-hailing driver expressed his frustration but conveyed his respect to the JPJ officer for being firm in upholding the law as well.
If you did not know, drivers of commercial vehicles including e-hailing vehicles and taxis need to be appropriately dressed at all times. The attire usually includes collared t-shirts, long pants and proper shoes as well.
