RTD steps up Op PEWA against foreign motorists without valid documents
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (RTD) will intensify enforcement against foreigners driving or riding vehicles without valid driving documents, with vehicle owners who allow them to use their vehicles also facing action.
The Road Transport Department (RTD) in Malaysia is ramping up its efforts to enforce laws against foreigners driving vehicles without valid driving documents, with owners permitting such use also facing consequences. RTD Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli emphasized the department's zero-tolerance stance on foreign motorists lacking necessary documentation.
He instructed Senior Enforcement Director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan to intensify enforcement measures against such offenders. The special registration number series launch tied to Malaysia Day 2026 coincided with the announcement. Foreigners with valid licenses would not face issues, but those violating the law would be subject to enforcement action.
The RTD follows a targeted annual enforcement plan, with operations like Operasi Warga Asing (Op PEWA) focusing on foreign motorists. While three-wheeled motorcycles are common among foreigners, the RTD does not specifically target them due to their relatively low numbers in the country. However, they will be seized if found committing offenses.
Aedy noted several hotspots in various states where these motorists operate, though he refrained from disclosing their locations.
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