A recent video showing authorities testing a super-fast Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system at a toll plaza has caught public attention. The short clip quickly spread online, making many drivers curious about what this new technology means for daily travel.
Vehicles were able to pass through the toll area without stopping, while cameras scanned number plates in seconds. The test is part of Malaysia’s move toward a smarter and faster toll payment system.
The government has confirmed that the ANPR system is now being tested at 9 toll plazas with 78 lanes along the Hutan Kampung – Sungai Dua stretch. This pilot project is an important step toward the future Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system, which is expected to be fully operational within two years.
Drivers did not need to slow down, tap cards, or use RFID lanes during the test, making the process look smooth and efficient.
How the ANPR system works
The new system uses high-definition cameras and artificial intelligence to scan vehicle registration numbers in real time. Once a vehicle passes the toll point, the system identifies the plate number and links it to the driver’s registered digital payment account.
Toll charges are then deducted automatically, without boom gates or lane barriers. This means traffic can keep moving, even during busy hours.
Accuracy and smart detection features
One key highlight of the ANPR system is its 99.98% detection accuracy, as reported by Bernama. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi explained that the system can still identify vehicles even if number plates are dirty, unclear, or partially unreadable.
It does not only read licence plates but also checks the vehicle’s make and model. If the plate does not match the vehicle’s shape or registration data, the system will flag it for further action.
JustGo platform and payment options
The ANPR system is connected to JustGo, a new digital platform for toll payments. Drivers can register their vehicle details and choose payment methods such as credit cards, debit cards, or e-wallets like Touch ’n Go.
Users may also link multiple payment options, so if one fails, the system automatically switches to another without causing delays.
The project is a collaboration between the government and several government-linked companies. PLUS Malaysia Bhd is leading the trial with support from the Works Ministry, the Malaysian Highway Authority, and highway concessionaires.
The first live trial is set to begin at the Hutan Kampung–Sungai Dua stretch in Penang this October, before expanding to other highways. With this system, drivers may soon experience toll travel similar to Singapore’s Electronic Road Pricing system, but without stopping or slowing down.
Watch the video here:
@kedaikopirakyat_ Selalu stress bila sampai tol? Ini berita baik. Lepas ni tak perlu berhenti dan tak perlu beratur.Jalan terus macam di luar negara. Teknologi ANPR ini akan dilancarkan tak lama lagi di Malaysia dan sistemnya sangat pantas mengesan kenderaan. Menariknya, Kedah akan menjadi negeri terawal pelaksanaan.Efficient betul. Tak sabar! Untung orang Utara! #fyp
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