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Part I · Preliminary

1. Short title, application and commencement

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This section says the Act is called the Road Transport Act 1987. The Act comes into force on a date the minister sets by notice in the official gazette. The minister may set different dates for different parts of the Act. The Act applies throughout Malaysia.

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(1)

This Act may be cited as the Road Transport Act 1987 and shall come into force on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

(2)

The Minister may appoint different dates for the coming into force of different Parts and provisions of this Act.

(3)

This Act shall apply throughout Malaysia.

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Report

Part II

Classification, Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles and Drivers

Part III

Roads

Part IV

Provisions Against Third Party Risks Arising Out of the Use of Motor Vehicles

Part V

Offences and Miscellaneous Provisions

Schedules