Using VEP with Malaysia’s New Digital Vehicle Road Tax

What is the Digital Vehicle Road Tax?

The digital road tax is an online record stored in JPJ’s database, showing that your vehicle has a valid road tax. Instead of a physical disc, enforcement officers and checkpoints now verify your status digitally via your vehicle registration number or RFID. For foreign-registered vehicles with a VEP, this means your permit data and road tax records must be correctly linked.

Why Linking VEP and Digital Road Tax Matters

• Accurate Enforcement Checks: Immigration and JPJ officers can instantly see if your car is compliant without manual checks.
• Avoid Border Delays: If your road tax is not linked to your VEP, you could face unnecessary questioning or even be denied entry.
• Streamlined RFID Integration: Since both VEP and road tax records are tied to your RFID tag, proper linking ensures smooth automated payments and verifications.

How to Use VEP with Digital Road Tax

• Ensure Your VEP Details Are Accurate: The vehicle registration, plate number, and owner details in your VEP must exactly match your road tax record.
• Confirm Road Tax Validity: Even for foreign-registered vehicles, ensure your Malaysian road tax or related levy is up-to-date before travel.
• Check RFID Functionality: Since enforcement scans your RFID for both VEP and road tax verification, a faulty or inactive tag can cause issues.
• Update Records Promptly: If you change number plates, update your VEP and road tax details immediately to prevent mismatches.

Common Issues When VEP and Digital Road Tax Aren’t Synced

• Mismatched Plate Numbers – Common after a plate change.
• Outdated Owner Information – Particularly for company-owned or leased vehicles.
• Inactive RFID Tags – Causing failed scans at tolls and borders.
• Unpaid Road Tax – Leading to denied entry or penalties.

How MyMechanic Makes It Easy

Our team helps you:

• Register or renew your VEP correctly.
• Ensure your VEP and road tax records are fully linked.
• Troubleshoot RFID issues.
• Update details quickly after any changes.
• Handle digital road tax checks before your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions