The Road Traffic Rules 1959 came into force on July 1, 1959. They were established under the earlier Road Traffic Ordinance 1958, which was a foundational piece of legislation for regulating road use in the country before Malaysia's formation. As the nation developed, this ordinance was eventually repealed and replaced by the more comprehensive .
Academic researchers analyze the 1959 rules to study how society shifted from pedestrian-centric spaces to car-centric infrastructure, highlighting the psychological impacts of early traffic enforcement. Where to Find and Download Historical Traffic PDFs Road Traffic Rules 1959 Pdf