KEJARA System
KEJARA System is an acronym for Demerit Points System for Traffic Offences. It is a system that assigns demerit points to drivers who violate the Road Transport Act 1987 and its rules.
| Offences | Demerit points for personal transport | Demerit points for goods and bus transport |
|---|---|---|
| Driving under the influence of alcohol and narcotics | 10 | 10 |
| Driving with a blood alcohol level beyond the set limit | 10 | 10 |
| Reckless and dangerous driving | 10 | 10 |
| Failure to provide breath specimen when directed | 10 | 10 |
| Failure to provide breath, urine or blood specimen when directed | 10 | 10 |
| Carrying dangerous or potentially dangerous loads | n/a | 10 |
| Carrying loads that extend beyond the body of the vehicle | n/a | 10 |
| Carrying an improperly secured load | n/a | 10 |
| Carrying a load using an unsuitable transporter | n/a | 10 |
| Failure to obey a police officer, road official or traffic warden's instructions | 4 | 5 |
| Failure to observe a red light | 4 | 6 |
| Failure to observe a stop sign | 4 | 6 |
| Speeding: More than 40kph over limit | 4 | 6 |
| Speeding: Between 25kph and 40kph over limit | 3 | 5 |
| Speeding: Between 1kph and 25kph over limit | 2 | 4 |
| Overloading | n/a | 6 |
| Using a goods transporter as a people carrier | n/a | 6 |
| Improper use of emergency lane | 4 | 6 |
| Overtaking on the left | 4 | 6 |
| Failure to yield | 3 | 5 |
| Using a telephone or electronic device while driving | 3 | 5 |
| Operating a goods transporter on the rightmost lane | n/a | 4 |
| Failure to wear a safety belt | 3 | 3 |
| Riding without an approved safety helmet | 2 | 2 |
Drivers who violate the traffic rules will receive demerit points based on their offences:
| Stage | Action: Competent Driver's License (CDL) | Action: Provisional Driving License (PDL) |
|---|---|---|
| The first 20 points | Warning | Revoked |
| The next 20 points | License suspended 6 -8 months | - |
| The next 20 points | License suspended 8 - 10 months | - |
| The next 20 points | License suspended 10 - 12 months | - |