‘Chup-ing’ Parking With Cones Illegally Will Cost You RM2,000 Or Up To Six Months In Jail

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Imagine this, you’ve been driving around for ages and you’re struggling to find a parking spot in the unending jam. And just when you think you see a parking, you get closer only to find a cone, or chair or even a flowerpot in your spot.

We’ve been in this situation multiple times, and we’re sure you have too.

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Fortunately, there’s something you can do about that now.

Recently, the Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ)’s Facebook page decided to remind the public and reiterate that the act of illegally “chup-ing” a parking spot is an offence under Section 50(3) Road Transport Act 1987.

This includes placing a chair, cone, motorbike, flowerpot, clothes rack and more. The Act even covers those inconsiderate “human parkers” who like to stand in the parking lot while waiting for their car to come.

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However, this law does not affect those who have purchased their parking lots officially. This includes those who illegally chup parking in all public and private properties – that means shopping malls and even apartment buildings!

Under Section 119, those found guilty of the offence will be penalized accordingly:

First offence: A fine of up to RM2,000 or up to six months imprisonment.

Second offence and thereafter: A fine up to RM4,000 or up to 12 months imprisonment.

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If you see someone trying to chup parking illegally, you can make a complain. To make a complain, it’s super simple! You can choose to either

1. Send an email to aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my
2. Send a Whatsapp to THIS number

All you need to include in your message is a couple of details that include:

1. Name
2. IC Number
3. Location of incident
4. Time of incident
5. Vehicle’s number plate
6. Details of the incident – ie: what’s blocking the parking spot

Finally, there’s something we can do about those chup-ed parking spots! If you see one, be sure to take note of the actions you can take!

Info via JPJ's Facebook