Car number plates to be controlled items

Wednesday January 10, 2007

Car number plates to be controlled items

PUTRAJAYA: Car number plates will become a controlled item and will be distributed and sold only by authorised dealers appointed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) once the e-plate system comes into effect.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy said once implemented, the e-plate, which uses a microchip with Radio Frequency Identification, would become available to everyone buying new cars.

“The number plates will contain a microchip with the car chassis and engine numbers and the design will be standardised,” he told reporters after an hour dialogue with representatives from the Association of Allied Advertisers. “This feature is an enhanced security measure for car owners.

“Use of the e-plate is expected to significantly reduce the number of stolen cars being smuggled across our border points into neighbouring countries as well as help the Government to better enforce road rules under our camera surveillance system.

“The Government has decided that the system will be implemented only for new cars at present and this will happen gradually over three to five years.”

Chan said in many advanced countries like Australia and Europe, car number plates were already a controlled item.

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