Two-Hour Parking Limit to Be Enforced in Kuala Lumpur

Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) is set to revise parking regulations in the city, according to The Star. The changes are set to deter illegal parking touts along with giving more individuals fair access to parking in busy areas.

The new regulations will require amendments to the Road Transport (Provision of Parking Places) Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Order 2016, according to Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif.

“We need to work closely with the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) to revise the regulations, a process that could take time,” Maimunah stated. Despite the complexities, she has set a target of April for implementation, although her team has suggested June was more realistic.

DBKL’s Finance Department manages approximately 59,000 street parking bays in the city. Parking rates are currently divided into three zones:

• Zone A (City Centre Areas): RM1.50 for the first hour, RM2.50 for subsequent hours.

• Zone B (Suburban Areas with Activities): RM1 per hour.

• Zone C (Other Suburban Areas): RM0.80 per hour.

                                   (Red: Zone A, Blue: Zone B, Yellow: Zone C)

Zone A includes high-traffic areas such as Bukit Bintang, Imbi, and Pudu.

DBKL Finance Director Azlina Mohd Saad revealed plans to enforce a maximum two-hour limit in Zone A. “Beyond this period, no further payments can be made by the same car owner,” she explained.

She emphasized that DBKL is to roll out the changes soon, beginning with some trial areas. “We aim to implement this in stages, focusing on hotspots where the problem is most severe,” she added. Further details, including enforcement times and specific locations, will be shared in the coming months.

Currently, individuals can occupy the same bay after a short lapse. With data provided by four private operators appointed last July, DBKL aims to identify areas most in need of the two-hour cap.

Credit: The Sun

Additionally, illegal parking touts remain a large issue in Kuala Lumpur, particularly in Zone A. These individuals will demand extra fees from motorists to secure parking spaces.

“Street parking is free after 6 pm, so anyone demanding payment after this time is acting illegally. People need to know their rights,” Azlina clarified. 

The proposal to introduce a nominal fee after 6 pm, such as RM1, has been revisited as a potential deterrent against touts. “This policy may need to change to address the growing problem,” Azlina noted.

Local councils such as Subang Jaya (MBSJ), Petaling Jaya (MBPJ), and Shah Alam (MBSA) have adopted two-hour parking systems in high-traffic commercial areas. These measures have effectively freed up parking spaces near banks and other busy areas.



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