The Land Transport Authority has announced a wheel tax amnesty for vehicles that were not in use during the COVID-19 pandemic. This amnesty is effective from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, in accordance with Legal Notice 73 of the Land Transport (Fees & Penalties) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.
Vehicles that had their registration expire between July 4, 2016, and July 31, 2023, will qualify for a waiver of wheel tax arrears, which includes the Road User Levy and fees under the Accident Compensation Act 2017, according to a statement from the LTA. However, vehicles that expired before or on July 3, 2016, are not eligible for this waiver.
Arrears will be charged from the expiry date until July 3, 2016, while arrears from July 4, 2016, to the date of inspection during the amnesty period will be waived. For vehicles registered between August 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024, arrears will still apply.
To take advantage of this initiative, vehicle owners must visit the nearest LTA branch to settle any outstanding fines, renew their motor vehicle accident levy (MVAL), and pay for an inspection application.