Give wayMalaysia
8. Give way
A give-way sign requires drivers to allow traffic with priority to proceed before entering, crossing or joining a road. Drivers must reduce speed, observe approaching traffic and stop when necessary.
Unlike a stop sign, a give-way sign does not always require a complete stop. The driver may continue without stopping only when the route is clearly safe and no road user with priority is forced to change speed or direction.
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What does giving way mean in Malaysia?
The Malaysian give-way instruction is Beri Laluan. Read the sign and give-way line together and allow the priority traffic to pass before entering.
🔗 mot.gov.my • MOT — commencement on 16 October 2026; deferred compound ceiling distinguished
🔗 epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR — ATJ 2B/85 (Pindaan 2019), original manual endpoint; download unavailable
Give way.
English • Traffic sign JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RP13 • Give way. Slow down and give way to traffic with priority. Stop if necessary.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • RP13 • Beri laluan. Perlahankan kenderaan dan beri laluan kepada lalu lintas yang mempunyai keutamaan. Berhenti jika perlu.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Azreey • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF24
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • RP13
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Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
Must you always stop when giving way in Malaysia?
No. A give-way control requires stopping when necessary to yield or obtain a safe view. A stop sign requires a complete stop even if the road appears empty.
🔗 mot.gov.my • MOT — commencement on 16 October 2026; deferred compound ceiling distinguished
🔗 epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR — ATJ 2B/85 (Pindaan 2019), original manual endpoint; download unavailable
What should you check before proceeding after giving way in Malaysia?
Wait until the manoeuvre is safe. Check the priority traffic, the view in both directions and enough space to complete the entry. Giving way to one vehicle does not remove duties towards another driver, a cyclist or a pedestrian.
🔗 mot.gov.my • MOT — commencement on 16 October 2026; deferred compound ceiling distinguished
🔗 epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR — ATJ 2B/85 (Pindaan 2019), original manual endpoint; download unavailable

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