157 clone vehicles in Kelantan seized by JPJ, up to RM 20k fines and jail time

Since 2016, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in Kelantan has seized as many as 157 clone cars, including 8 cars seized this year (to date) and 11 cars last year.

Clone cars may appear attractive with low prices but it’s actually a thorn in the flesh. For those who buy clone cars thinking they are safe because they live in a secluded area, think again.

Director of JPJ in Kelantan, Hanif Yusabra Yusuf, said the owners of clone cars who were caught are aged between 25 to 45. They were willing to risk getting caught for the elevated status.

“Most owners of clone cars will use number plates of other cars on the road, while some will even use accident records (total loss) for the clone cars,” he added.

Cars that are not registered can be punished under the Section 7(1) Road Transportation Act 1987.

Displaying false information regarding number plates can be fined between RM 5,000 to RM 20,000 or 5 years of jail time if found guilty.

Lastly, lack of insurance coverage is a punishable offence of up to RM 1,000 fine or up to 3 months of jail, or both, under the Section 90(1) Act.