KLK and LPT1 Suffer Over RM20,000 Losses from Toll Evasion

The concessionaire and operator of the Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway (KLK) and East Coast Expressway Phase 1 (LPT1) announced on 23 October 2026 that it suffers losses exceeding RM20,000 annually due to persistent toll evasion, recording approximately 3,000 evasion transactions a year or an average of eight cases daily.

AFA Systems and Services Sdn Bhd General Manager Ismaliza Ibrahim confirmed the losses, revealing that the company has partnered with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to execute integrated enforcement operations targeting tailgating and toll lane intrusion along the expressway network.

Key Facts

AFA Systems and Services Sdn Bhd records an average of eight toll evasion cases daily across the KLK and LPT1 highway network, incurring more than RM20,000 in losses annually.

Which Vehicles Evade Tolls Most Frequently on KLK and LPT1?

Class 1 vehicles represent the largest category of toll evasion offenders on the KLK and LPT1 network, accounting for 95 per cent of all recorded violations. They are followed by Class 2 vehicles at 1.9 per cent and Class 3 vehicles at 1.3 per cent.

According to Ismaliza Ibrahim, the predominant method used by offenders is tailgating closely behind the vehicle in front to bypass the toll barrier before it lowers. This tailgating tactic accounts for up to 63 per cent of all recorded toll evasion incidents at toll plazas.

"Berdasarkan maklumat kami, kenderaan Kelas 1 menjadi kumpulan terbesar melanggar aturan pembayaran tol, iaitu sebanyak 95 peratus, diikuti kenderaan Kelas 2 (1.9 peratus) dan Kelas 3 (1.3 peratus). Kaedah utama yang sering digunakan penceroboh adalah dengan mengekor rapat kenderaan di hadapan bagi melepasi palang tol, yang menyumbang hingga 63 peratus," Ismaliza Ibrahim, General Manager, AFA Systems and Services Sdn Bhd

Class 1 private vehicles constitute 95 per cent of all toll evasions on the KLK and LPT1 expressways, with tailgating accounting for 63 per cent of bypass incidents.

What Are the Legal Penalties for Toll Evasion in Malaysia?

Individuals convicted of toll evasion in Malaysia face a mandatory statutory fine of not less than RM2,000 and not exceeding RM5,000, or a term of imprisonment of up to one year. These penalties are enforced under Section 8 of the Federal Roads (Private Management) Act 1984.

AFA Systems and Services Sdn Bhd coordinated targeted enforcement operations between 3:00 am and 5:00 am at the Karak Toll Plaza alongside officers from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). The operation prioritised 37 chronic repeat-offender vehicles responsible for a combined RM10,600 in uncollected tolls. Among these, one vehicle recorded the highest financial loss of RM771.50 across 27 separate violations, while another vehicle held the record for evasion frequency with 44 separate violations causing RM350.10 in losses.

Under Section 8 of the Federal Roads (Private Management) Act 1984, toll evaders face fines between RM2,000 and RM5,000 or up to one year in prison.

How It Compares for Malaysian Users

The joint enforcement measures directly affect highway motorists on the Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway and East Coast Expressway Phase 1, targeting repeat offenders to recoup revenue arrears and educate road users. Operating in partnership with JPJ and PDRM, concessionaires monitor toll lanes to eradicate tailgating offences that compromise lane operations and toll regulations.

AFA Systems and Services Sdn Bhd and enforcement authorities have identified 37 chronic vehicles that together accrued RM10,600 in unpaid toll fees on the Karak route.

Common Questions

What is the fine for tailgating through a toll plaza in Malaysia?

Under Section 8 of the Federal Roads (Private Management) Act 1984, individuals convicted of toll evasion face a fine of not less than RM2,000 and not exceeding RM5,000, a prison term of up to one year, or both.

How many toll evasion cases occur on the KLK and LPT1 highways?

AFA Systems and Services Sdn Bhd records approximately 3,000 toll evasion transactions each year along the KLK and LPT1 highways, which represents an average rate of eight evasion incidents per day.

Which vehicle class evades the most tolls at the Karak Toll Plaza?

Class 1 vehicles commit the vast majority of toll violations on the network, accounting for 95 per cent of all offences, while Class 2 and Class 3 vehicles represent 1.9 per cent and 1.3 per cent respectively.

Sources and Methodology

This report details toll evasion data provided by highway operator AFA Systems and Services Sdn Bhd during an enforcement operation conducted at Karak Toll Plaza, reported by Careta under the headline "3,000 Transaksi Pencerobohan Tol Setahun, Lebuhraya KLK & LPT1 Rugi Lebih RM20,000". Non-English facts and source quotations have been translated from Malay into British English.

Original report: Careta

This article is based on the source report above and was last updated on 24 October 2026.