PUSPAKOM STANDARD - SIRIM STS

PUSPAKOM

STANDARD

PUSPAKOM <1>:2020

ICS: 25.040; 35.240.50

Inspection activities and practices for commercial vehicles

© Copyright 2020 PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd (PUSPAKOM)

A document developed by SIRIM for PUSPAKOM

PUSPAKOM PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd (PUSPAKOM) is Malaysia's first and only comprehensive national vehicle inspection company appointed by the Malaysian Government to undertake all mandatory inspections for both commercial and private vehicles. Incorporated in 1994, we are a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad. Our main roles are to conduct inspection on vehicles as to assist vehicle owners in ensuring the safety and roadworthiness of their vehicles as well as to ensure vehicle owners are in compliance with the regulations on preserving the environment via the emission test. This will be done through our strict and thorough inspection on vehicles to ensure they conform to the Government's safety and emission regulations. Every year, PUSPAKOM performs more than 3 million vehicle inspections. PUSPAKOM has established a nationwide network of 54 full-fledged and well-equipped inspection centres, complemented by more than 25 inspection visiting sites that provide vehicle inspection services in Malaysia’s less populated and rural areas. PUSPAKOM’s Mobile Inspection Services which comprise of Mobile Truck and Mobile Van, also provide convenient and hassle-free door-to-door vehicle inspection services to our individual and corporate customers.

For further information on PUSPAKOM Standard, please contact: (Department) PUSPAKOM Sdn. Bhd. (Company No. 285985-U), Level 3, Wisma DRB-HICOM No 2, Jalan Usahawan U1/8, Seksyen U1 40150 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan MALAYSIA Tel: 60 3 2052 7474 Fax: 60 3 2052 7534 Email: https://www.puspakom.com.my/

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Contents

Page Foreword ............................................................................................................................... ii 0 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1 1 Scope ........................................................................................................................ 2 2 Normative references ................................................................................................ 2 3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................ 2 4 Abbreviations ............................................................................................................. 4 5 Requirements of inspection activities ....................................................... ……………5 Annex A .............................................................................................................................. 25 Bibliography ........................................................................................................................ 26

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Foreword This standard has been developed by PUSPAKOM Sdn. Bhd. with the following objectives:

a) to provide guidance for vehicle inspection activities that reflects industry best practices;

b) to be used as baseline of guiding principles baseline and reference to internal/external

parties; and

c) to enhance public, authorities and stakeholders' confidence on the vehicle inspection

services provided by PUSPAKOM. This standard will be subjected to review to reflect current needs and conditions. Users and other interested parties may submit comments on the contents of this standard for consideration into future versions. Compliance with this standard does not by itself grant immunity from legal obligations.

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Inspection activities and practices for commercial vehicles

0. Introduction Vehicle Inspection activity in Malaysia has been carried out by PUSPAKOM Sdn. Bhd. since their appointment by Malaysia Government in 1994 to undertake all mandatory inspections for both commercial and private vehicles. This PUSPAKOM Standard is developed with the aim to educate all relevant parties to understand overall vehicle inspection activities and practices by PUSPAKOM for commercial vehicle inspection in Malaysia. In this PUSPAKOM Standard, the commercial vehicle is referred as “the vehicles”. Commercial vehicles including, the following: a) e-hailing vehicles; b) driving school vehicles; c) goods vehicles; d) public service vehicles; and e) tourism vehicles; The term "SHALL" is used in this standard to express that there are no circumstances under which this instruction may be ignored. The term "routine inspection" used in this standard is similar to the term "periodic inspection". Information marked as “NOTE/S” is for guidance in understanding or clarifying the associated requirement. The content of this standard is based on the following acts and regulations: a) Commercial Vehicles Licensing Act 1987 (Act 334)

b) Environment Quality Act 1974 (Act 127)

c) Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715)

d) National Measurement System Act 2007 (Act 675)

e) Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333)

f) Tourism Vehicles Licensing Act 1999 (Act 594)

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g) Weight and Measures Act 1972 (Act 71) h) Road Transport Rules

i) Weight Restriction Order (Federal Road)

1. Scope This PUSPAKOM standard specifies best practices on inspection activities for commercial vehicles. This standard is applicable for any commercial vehicles, either owned or operated by any personnel or organisations regardless of its type or size.

2. Normative references The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative reference (including any amendments) applies. MS 1822, Classification and definition of power-driven vehicles and trailers

3. Terms and definitions For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 articulated vehicles Motor vehicle which consists of two or more rigid sections which articulate relative to one another; the passenger compartments of each section intercommunicate so that passengers can move freely between them; the rigid sections are permanently connected so that they can only be separated by an operation involving facilities which are normally only found in a workshop. 3.2 bus Public service vehicle having a seating capacity of not less than eight persons including the driver. 3.3 customer

Person or organisation that could or does receive a service provided by PUSPAKOM Sdn. Bhd. 3.4 commercial vehicles

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Includes e-hailing vehicles (3.4.1), driving school vehicles (3.4.2), goods vehicles (refer 3.4.3), public service vehicles (refer 3.4.4) and tourism vehicles (3.4.5). 3.4.1 e-hailing vehicle Private vehicle having a seating capacity of not less than four persons and not more than eleven persons including the driver used for carrying persons or any journey in consideration of a single payment vie electrotonic booking system. 3.4.2 driving school vehicle Motor vehicle used by institution which has a permit for giving lessons to a person for the purpose of driving motor vehicles. 3.4.3 goods vehicle Motor vehicles constructed or adapted for use for the carriage of goods or motor vehicle not so constructed or adapted when used for the carriage of goods solely or in addition to passengers. 3.4.4 public service vehicle Motor vehicles used for carrying passengers for hire or reward or for any other valuable consideration. 3.4.5 tourism vehicle

Excursion bus and, a hire and drive car. 3.5 hire and drive Motor vehicle let on hire for the purpose of being driven by the hirer or his nominee. 3.6 hire car Motor vehicle having a seating capacity not more than six persons or twelve persons (depending on regulatory approval) including the driver used for carrying persons on one journey in consideration of separate payments. 3.7 taxi

Motor vehicle having a seating capacity of not more than six persons including the driver used for carrying persons on any journey in consideration of a single fare. 3.8 vehicle weight 3.8.1 axle weight

Weight transmitted to any strip of the surface upon which the vehicle rests contained between any two parallel lines drawn 0.6 m apart on that surface at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

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3.8.2 gross combined vehicle weight berat gabungan keseluruhan (BGK) Maximum allowable combined vehicles weight or articulated vehicles.

3.8.3 kerb weight (KW) unladen kerb mass (MK) Mass of the vehicle in running order, unoccupied and unladen but with the addition of 75 kg for the mass of the driver, the mass of fuel corresponding to 90 % of the capacity of the fuel tank specified by the manufacturer, and the masses of coolant, lubricant, tools and spare wheel, if any.

3.8.4 laden weight berat dengan muatan (BDM)

Total weight of motor vehicle transmitted onto a road at any given moment through all the wheels of a motor vehicles.

3.8.5 unladen weight berat tanpa muatan (BTM) Weight of a vehicle inclusive of the body and all parts (the heavier being taken where alternative bodies or parts are used) which are necessary to or ordinarily used with the vehicle when working on a road but exclusive of loose tools.

4. Abbreviations

For the purposes of this standard, the following abbreviations apply.

APAD Agensi Pengangkutan Awam Darat

RTD Road Transport Department

LPKP Lembaga Pelesenan Kenderaan Perdagangan

UNECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

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5. Requirements of inspection activities 5.1 General Prior to undergoing vehicle inspection at PUSPAKOM, the owner of the vehicle shall ensure the readiness of the vehicles and the relevant documentations. The vehicle inspection process flow is given in Figure 1.

a Exclude special inspection

Figure 1. Vehicle inspection process flow

Registration and payment

Inspection

(Table 1)

Result

End

Pass

Fail a

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5.2 Inspection items for commercial vehicle

The owner of the vehicle shall ensure the inspection items specifies in this standard are readily accessible and where applicable, operable. The inspection item based on type of inspection is given in Figure 1.

Table 1. Inspection item based on type of inspection

Item Test

method Method of inspection

Type of inspection

Initial and re-initial

Routine and re-routine

Special

Identification 5.2.1 Visual ✓ ✓ ✓

Weighing 5.2.2 Equipment ✓ ✓ **

Measurement 5.2.3 Equipment ✓ ✓ **

Above and under carriage check

5.2.4 Visual ✓ ✓ ✓

Emission test 5.2.5 a) Equipment ✓ ✓ ✓ **

Side slip test 5.2.5 b) Equipment ✓ ✓ ✓ **

Suspension test 5.2.5 c)

Equipment ✓ ✓ ✓ **

Brake test 5.2.5 d)


Headlight test 5.2.5 e) Equipment ✓ ✓

Tinted glass test 5.2.5 f) Equipment ✓ ✓ ✓

Speedometer test

5.2.5 g)


✓ Mandatory ✓** Based on inspection purposes

5.2.1 Identification number

The vehicles shall be stamped with identification number as given in Table 2.

Table 2. Identification number

Inspection item Requirements

a) Chassis Number i) Clear, distinct and untampered. ii) Matched with relevant regulatory documents.

b) Engine/Motor Number i) Clear, distinct and untampered. ii) Matched with relevant regulatory documents.

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5.2.2 Weighing verification The vehicles shall be weighed to determine the laden, unladen and gross combined weight of the motor vehicles as follows: a) All vehicles shall be weighed to determine the unladen weight. b) Articulated vehicles shall be weighed to determine the gross combined weight. c) Bus and tanker-type of body structure (e.g. tankers, cement mixers and compactors) shall

be calculated to determine the laden weight. The vehicles weight shall not exceed the allowable limits as per regulatory requirements. 5.2.3 Vehicle measurement The vehicles shall be measured to verify the construction of motor vehicle according to approved vehicle plan as per regulatory requirements. Measurement items shall comply with the requirements listed in Table 3.

Table 3. Requirement for vehicle measurement

Measurement items Additional measurement points Requirements

a) Overall length b) Overall width c) Overall height d) Body length e) Wheelbase f) Front overhang g) Rear overhang h) Ground clearance

Additional measurement for bus: a) Entrance/exit steps height b) Entrance/exit steps width c) Width of entrance and exits d) Width of gangway at emergency exit e) Width of gangway f) Height of gangway g) Seat width h) Seat distance i) Step well j) Driver’s accommodation k) Driver's partition l) Guard rail m) Side window railing (if any) n) Turning circle (if any) o) Double deck steps (if any)

Additional measurement for goods vehicle: a) Body dimension b) Distance between pivot pin and tail

board (if any) c) Subframe dimension (if any) d) Additional railing (if any)

a) No illegal modification or difference from motor vehicle plan

b) Within approved tolerance

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5.2.4 Above and under carriage

Depending on the type and usage, the vehicles shall comply with the requirements listed in Table 4.

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Table 4. Requirement of inspection items according to categories

No. Category Inspection items Additional inspection points Requirements

1.

Body work

a) Body marking b) Paintwork c) Reflective sticker (BDM > 3 500 kg) d) Advertisement (if any)

Additional body marking for bus: a) Type of bus b) Name of the licensee c) Address of the licensee d) Passenger capacity e) Regulatory hotline f) Unladen weight g) Speed limit h) No Littering i) Licensee hotline sticker (for express and excursion bus) Additional body marking for taxi and hire car: a) Roof top b) Type of taxi c) Name of the licensee d) Regulatory hotline e) No littering f) Driver identification card g) Fare rate h) Size wheel circumference and tyre air pressure i) Client charter (Piagam pelanggan) j) Registration number

a) Clear and contrast with

background b) Matched with relevant regulatory

documents c) Correct size and location d) No peel off e) Proof of approval for

advertisement

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Table 4. Requirement of inspection items according to categories (continued)

No Category Inspection items Additional inspection points Requirements

Body work

Additional body marking for ambulance: a) Name of the licensee b) Address of the licensee c) Laden and unladen weight Additional body marking for goods vehicle: a) Name of the licensee b) Address of the licensee c) Driver and crew capacity d) Laden, unladen, gross combined vehicle,

kerb and axles weight e) Vehicle permit (i.e. A, C, KA) f) Speed limit g) Regulatory hotline h) HAZCHEM code (for vehicle carrying

hazardous substances) Additional body marking for driving school: a) Name of the licensee (except motorcycle) b) Address of the licensee (except motorcycle) c) ‘L’ sign (except motorcycle) d) White, black and red stripes (for lorry and

bus) e) Signage “KENDERAAN INI DIGUNAKAN

UNTUK MELATIH & MENGUJI PEMANDU SAHAJA” (for lorry and bus)

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2.

Interior fittings

a) Pedal, lever and knob b) Air conditioning c) Rear view mirror d) Driver seat e) Passenger seat f) Seat belt g) Steering wheel h) Horn i) Dashboard

Additional interior fittings for bus: a) Air ventilation b) Driver’s partition c) Stairway d) Gangway e) Passenger communication device f) Emergency exit

Additional interior fittings for taxi and hire car:

a) Taximeter

Additional interior fittings for goods vehicle (for

van only):

a) Driver's partition

a) Fit neatly b) No crack, distort, break, dent,

rust, sag or torn c) No illegal modification or

difference from vehicle plan d) Any mechanism is adequate

and well-function e) Proof of approval for taximeter

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3.

Vehicle structure and attachment

a) Body panel b) Pillar c) Chassis frame d) Door e) Roof f) Bonnet/Boot g) Bumper h) Underrun bumper i) Floor board j) Side, tail and head boards k) Step board l) Fuel tank m) Guard rail n) Mudguard/Mudflap o) Wheelhouse

Additional vehicle structure for goods vehicle: a) Turn table or fifth wheel coupler b) Twist lock c) Tipping system d) Crane boom e) Cab protector

a) Fit neatly b) No crack, distort, break, leak,

dent, rust, sag or torn c) No illegal modification or

difference from vehicle plan d) Any mechanism is adequate

and well-function e) Proof of approval (Permit Mesin

Angkat (PMA) for crane boom)

4.

Visibility

a) Windscreen b) Side window c) Wiper d) Washer e) Side mirror

NA

a) Fit neatly b) No distort, break, sag or torn c) Permissible limit of crack d) Any mechanism is adequate

and well-function

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5.

Tyres and axles

a) Tyre tread depth b) Tyre condition c) Tyre size d) Wheel nut/studs e) Axle bracket/sub-frame f) Rim

NA

a) Tyre tread depth ≥ 1.6 mm b) Correct size according to weight

certificate c) Tyre meets standards and

marking d) Permissible limit of bulge and

torn for tyre e) No cord visible or damaged f) Proper position and fit neatly g) No dent, deformation or rust h) No illegal modification

6.

Steering system

a) Steering linkage, box and mounting

b) Steering column c) Power steering system (if any) d) Idler arm/sector shaft

NA a) Fit neatly b) No rust, wear, leak and crack c) No illegal modification

7.

Brake system

a) Brake fluid b) Servo c) Hose, pipe and master cylinder d) Linkages

NA

a) Fit neatly b) No rust, wear, leak and crack c) No illegal modification

8.

Engine, exhaust, transaxle and transmission system

a) Engine and mounting b) Gear box and mounting c) Exhaust pipe and silencer d) Propeller and drive shaft

NA a) Fit neatly at specified position b) No rust, wear, leak and crack c) No illegal modification d) Exhaust properly shielded

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9.

Cooling system

a) Radiator, hose and water pump b) Pressure cap

NA

a) No leak and crack

10.

Suspension

system

a) Centre bolt b) Leaf spring, shackle pin, spring

clips, spring hanger U-bolt/coil spring

c) Rubber stopper/damper/bushes d) Shock absorbers e) Torsion bar/radius arm f) Air bellow system (if any)

NA

a) Fit neatly, b) No rust, wear, break, leak and

crack c) No illegal modification c) Leaf spring quantity according to

weight certificate

11.

Lamp

a) Headlamp b) Rear lamp c) Stop lamp d) Spotlight e) Rear number plate lamp f) Third brake light g) Marker lamp (if any) h) Pass light (if any) i) Direction indicator j) Red reflector k) Beacon light/light bar (if any)

NA

a) Fit neatly at specified position b) Clear, no break and crack c) No illegal modification d) Any mechanism is adequate and

well-function e) Emitted colour in accordance with

the regulation

12.

General item

a) Registration number b) Waste container (for bus and taxi)

NA a) Fit neatly at specified position b) Clear, no break and crack c) Correct size, location and colour

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Table 4. Requirement of inspection items according to categories (concluded)

No. Category Inspection items Additional inspection points Requirements

13.

Safety item

a) Safety triangle b) First aid kit (> 7 passengers) c) Fire extinguisher (for vehicle

carrying passengers and flammable substances)

d) Fire shield (for vehicle carrying flammable substances)

e) Earthing strap (for vehicle carrying flammable substances)

f) Master cut-off switch (for vehicle carrying flammable substances)

NA a) Fit neatly b) Proper position c) Adequate and in good condition

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5.2.5 Inspection using equipment The vehicles according on its type and usage, shall be tested using equipment for the following inspection items: a) Emission test The vehicles shall be tested for emission (diesel engine) and gas quantity (petrol engine). The test result shall comply with the requirements specified in Table 5.

Table 5. Emission test

Inspection Item Unit Passing

limit Condition

Smoke test (Diesel engine)

Opacity % ≤ 50

a) Static

b) Full pedal press at

free acceleration

c) Probe fit neatly

Gas analysis (Petrol engine)

Vehicle manufactured < 1997: Carbon Monoxide (CO)

%

≤ 4.50

a) Static

b) Idling

c) Probe fit neatly

Vehicle manufactured ≥ 1997: Carbon Monoxide (CO)

≤ 3.50

Vehicle manufactured < 1997: Hydrocarbon (HC) ppm

(part per mill.)

≤ 800

Vehicle manufactured ≥ 1997: Hydrocarbon (HC)

≤ 600

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b) Side slip test The vehicles shall undergo for side-slip test to measure deviation of motor vehicle direction while travelling. The test result shall comply with the requirements specified in Table 6.

Table 6. Side-slip test

Inspection item Unit Passing limit Condition

Side-slip test

m/km

- 5 to +5

a) Forward movement at speed between

4 km/h to 10 km/h without controlling the steering wheel

b) Steering shall set at normal mode (if any)

c) Suspension test The vehicles shall undergo for suspension test to measure the shock absorbance performance of suspension system. The test result shall comply with the requirements specified in Table 7.

Table 7. Suspension test

Inspection item Unit Passing limit Condition

Suspension test (applicable to passenger vehicle with BDM < 2500 kg only)

% road contact ≥ 25

a) Bench test a) Suspension shall set at

normal mode (if any)

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d) Brake test The vehicles shall undergo for brake test to measure the efficiency and imbalance of brake system. The test result shall comply with the requirements specified in Table 8.

Table 8. Brake test

Inspection item

Vehicle category (UNECE)

Type of vehicle

Overall brake efficiency (%) Brake

imbalance (%) Condition

Vehicle manufactured

≥ 2010

Vehicle manufactured

< 2010

Front/ rear axle

Brake

L1 to L7 Motorcycle ≥ 51 ≥ 51 - Dynamic test at min speed of 15 km/h

M1 Passenger

vehicle (≤ 9 PTP)

≥ 58 ≥ 50 ≤ 30

a) Bench test

Or b) Dynamic test

using portable brake tester at min speed of 15 km/h (e.g. decelerometer)

M2&M3 Passenger

vehicle (> 9 PTP)

≥ 50 ≥ 50 ≤ 30

N1 Goods vehicle

≥ 50 ≥ 45 ≤ 30

N2 Goods vehicle

≥ 50 ≥ 43 ≤ 30

N3 Goods vehicle

≥ 50 ≥ 43 ≤ 30

O2

Semi-trailer ≥ 45 ≥ 40 -

Drawbar Trailer

≥ 50 ≥ 40 -

O3


Drawbar trailer

≥ 50 ≥ 40 -

O4


Drawbar trailer

≥ 50 ≥ 40 -

Parking brake

- BDM < 6 000 kg

≥ 15

- a) Bench test Or b) Dynamic test

using portable brake tester at min speed of 15 km/h (e.g. decelerometer)

PTP- passengers include driver NOTE. Category of vehicle (UNECE) is given in MS 1822.

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e) Headlight test The vehicles shall undergo for headlight test to measure the direction of headlamp. The test result shall comply with the requirements specified in Table 9.

Table 9. Headlight test

Inspection Item Unit Passing limit Condition

Headlight test

cm/10m

-35 to -5

a) Static

b) Low beam for vertical direction

c) Selector set at '0' (if any)

f) Tinted glass test The vehicles shall undergo for tinted glass test to measure Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) rate of windscreen and all windows. The test result shall comply with the requirements specified in Tables 10 and 11.

Table 10. Tinted glass test (except bus and caravan)


Front windscreen (except 1/5 or 20 % at the uppermost part)

% VLT

70

a) Perfect contact

b) Transmitter and receiver shall be perpendicular

c) Quarter glass is exempted from the rules

Front side window glass 50

Rear side window glass 30 (no limit for e-hailing)

Rear windscreen

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Table 11. Tinted glass test (Bus and caravan only)

Inspection item Unit Passing

limit Condition

Front windscreen and driver glasses left and right (except 1/5 or 20 % at the uppermost part of front windscreen) % VLT

70

a) Perfect contact

b) Transmitter and receiver shall be perpendicular

c) The following item are exempted from the rules: i) On the panel side between driver

and passenger ii) High deck motor vehicle: At the

lower deck which does not designed for passenger

All passenger glasses

g) Speedometer test The vehicles shall undergo for speedometer test to measure the actual speed of the motor vehicle against speed meter fitted to motor vehicle. The test result shall comply with the requirements specified in Table 12.

Table 12. Speedometer test


Speedometer test km/h 30 - 50

a) Taxi only b) Bench test at 40 km/h

h) Taxi meter test The vehicles shall undergo for taxi meter test to measure the accuracy of distance travelled and charges applied of taxi meter. The test result shall comply with the requirements specified in Table 13.

Table 13. Taxi meter test


Distance and time RM Fare according to

APAD/LPKP

a) Bench test b) Fare in accordance to type of taxi and permitted route/state

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5.3 Inspection type for commercial vehicle The vehicles shall undergo inspection at PUSPAKOM to determine that the vehicles comply with the regulatory standards in relation to construction, and use. For the purposes of inspection, customers shall: a) provide appropriate documentation; and b) follow the requirements as stipulated by relevant parties related to rate of inspection fees. NOTES: 1. Documentation for inspection based on types of vehicle is given in Table 15. 2. Rate of inspection fees based on types of vehicle is given in Annex A.

5.3.1 Initial and re-initial inspection The following vehicles shall undergo initial inspection prior to registration with the Road Transport Department: a) New commercial vehicles.

b) Used commercial vehicles pending a transfer of ownership. The vehicles shall be inspected in accordance with 5.2. Inspected items shall be according to the category of vehicle. The inspection certificate shall be issued to motor vehicles that comply with applicable legislation and standard requirements. The vehicles shall undergo re-initial inspection for failed items within 30 days from the date of the initial inspection. The vehicles shall undergo routine inspection following the interval as specified in Table 14 after the initial or re-initial inspection. 5.3.2 Routine and re-routine inspection The vehicles shall undergo routine inspection in periodical interval to ensure compliance with regulatory standards within the timeframe. The vehicles shall be inspected in accordance with 5.2. Inspected item shall be according to the category of vehicle. E-hailing vehicles shall undergo the first routine inspection prior to registration as e-hailing vehicles with Road Transport Department.

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The inspection certificate shall be issued to motor vehicles that comply applicable legislation and standard requirements. The vehicles shall undergo re-routine inspection for failed items within 30 days from the date of routine inspection. The periodic interval for routine inspection based on types of vehicle is specified in Table 14.

Table 14. Periodic interval for routine inspection

No. Type of vehicle Interval for next inspection

(from passed inspection date)

1 New build vehicle Once a year for the first 2 years

Once every 6 months after 2 years

2 New build semi-trailer container (SKO) Once a year for the first 10 years

Once every 6 months after 10 years

3 Rebuild vehicle Once every 6 months

4 Taxi, hire car and e-hailing Once a year after 3 years

5 Taxi meter test (fare verification) Once a year

6 Fire engine vehicle Once a year

7 Mobile aerial platform and mobile crane vehicle

Once a year for the first 4 years and 6 months

Once every 6 months after 4 years and 6 months

NOTE. The first year refers to the date of motor vehicles registration except for imported used motor vehicles, where the first year refers to the year of manufactured.

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5.3.3 Special inspection The following vehicles shall undergo special inspection: a) change of use of motor vehicle; b) change of motor vehicle engine; c) change of passenger capacity; d) change of licensee name and address; e) interchange of registration number; f) vehicle modification of motor vehicle structure; g) upgrading of motor vehicle weight limits; h) confirmation of engine and chassis particular; i) weighing of motor vehicle; j) registration of off-road motor vehicle; and k) upon request by relevant authorities. The vehicles shall be inspected in accordance with 5.2. Inspected items shall be according to the purpose of special inspection. The inspection certificate shall be issued to motor vehicle that comply with applicable legislation and standard requirements. 5.4 Documentation for inspection The customers shall provide documentations prior to inspection based on types of vehicles listed in Table 15.

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Table 15. Documentation for inspection

No. Type of

inspection

Documents

Unregistered Registered

1. Initial inspection a) Sales Letter from Authorised Dealer b) Certificate of Manufacture (COM) c) Vehicle Technical Plan d) Weight Certificate e) Business Registration Form (SSM) f) Perakuan Penyiapan dan Pematuhan** g) Surat Tawaran Kelulusan APAD / LPKP ** h) Borang Eksais Kastam K1 / K7 / K8** i) Permit Mesin Angkat (PMA)** j) Certificate Letter of Green Engine from SIRIM* k) UNECE R66 Verification Letter** l) Lampiran B (Change of bus usage)** m) Lesen Pembawa from APAD/LPKP** n) Certificate of Taxi Meter Approval (T1)** o) Approved Permit (JK69)**

a) Vehicle’s Registration Card/ Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC)/ Vehicle Information from RTD

b) Vehicle Technical Plan/ Latest PG11A c) Business Registration Form (SSM) d) Surat Tawaran Kelulusan APAD / LPKP** e) Permit Mesin Angkat (PMA)** f) Certificate Letter of Green Engine from SIRIM** g) UNECE R66 Verification Letter** h) Lampiran B (Change of bus usage) i) Lesen Pembawa from APAD/LPKP** j) Certificate of Taxi Meter Approval (T1)** k) Approved Permit (JK69)**

2. Routine inspection a) Vehicle’s Registration Card/Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC)/Vehicle Information from RTD b) RTD Compound Receipt/ Approval Letter for Inspection Postponement Date (if the vehicle failed to attend inspection

on the appointment date)

3. Re-inspection a) Vehicle’s Registration Card/Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC)/Vehicle Information from RTD b) PG1 (Failed brake test 3 times consecutively)** c) Letter of Approval from RTD (if modification made to the vehicle)**

4. Special inspection a) Vehicle’s Registration Card/Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC)/Vehicle Information from RTD b) Document related to inspection purpose (refer to 5.3.3)

** if applicable

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Annex A (informative)

A.1 Inspection fees in Ringgit Malaysia (RM)

Type of inspection

Type of vehicle Initial inspection Routine inspection Re-inspection Special inspection Taxi meter

Goods vehicles/ Driving school

Lorry (BDM ≥ 6 000kg) and fire engine 85 65 30 50 NA

Lorry (BDM ≤ 5 999kg) and prime mover 70 55 25 50

Trailer/ Semi- trailer 90 75 40 50

Motorcycle and side car 40 35 20 30

Van, Jeep, Pickup 70 55 25 50

Ambulance 70 55 25 50

Tractor 90 NA 50 50

Mobile machinery 90 55 50 50

Caravan 90 NA 40 50

Public service

Bus 70 55 25 50 NA

Hire and Drive 60 50 25 50

Taxi and Hire Car 70 55 25 50 50

E-hailing - 70 a /55 25 25/50b NA

a First routine inspection b According to type of body

NOTE. Fee is excluding government tax.

PUSPAKOM 1:2020


Bibliography [1] Commercial Vehicles Licensing Act 1987 (Act 334) [2] Environment Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) [3] Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715) [4] National Measurement System Act 2007 (Act 675) [5] Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) [6] Tourism Vehicles Licensing Act 1999 (Act 594)

[7] Weight and Measures Act 1972 (Act 71) [8] Road Transport Rules [9] Weight Restriction Order (Federal Road) [10] UNECE Uniform provisions for periodical technical inspections of wheeled vehicles with regard to their roadworthiness, (ECE/RCTE/CONF/4/Add.2 – Rule No. 2) [11] UNECE Uniform technical prescriptions concerning the approval of large passenger vehicles with regard to the strength of their superstructure, (Regulation No. 66)

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Puspakom Sdn Bhd would like to thank the members of the Project Committee on PUSPAKOM Standard 1 who have contributed their ideas, time and expertise in the development of this standard. Tuan Haji Mohd Ghazali Mohd Adam (Chairman) PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd Ms Nor Azwamiza Abu Samah/ Ms Norfaizah Nasir (Technical Secretaries)

SIRIM STS Sdn Bhd

Mr Mohd Amin Abdul Moin PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd Mr Salmy Abdul Razak PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd Ms Nor Hidayah Mohamed Jaafar PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd Mr Shikh Mohd Zakaria Shikh Ahmad PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd Ms Norlisah Saharuddin PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd Mr Anuar Abdullah PUSPAKOM Sdn Bhd Ir Mohd Syazwan Solah/ Mr Aqbal Hafeez Ariffin

Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research

Tuan Ir Mohd Fairuz Izani/ Tuan Azizul Abdul Aziz

Road Transport Department Malaysia

Mr Mohd Faizar Mustafa/ Mr Nor Azlie Ahmad

SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd

Ms Nur Fasehah Ma'arop DRB-Hicom University of Automotive Malaysia

Prof Ir Dr Muhammad Azmi Ayub/ Dr Idris Saad

Universiti Teknologi MARA

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