Foreign drivers rack up 133,081 summonses in eight months
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 133,081 summonses were issued to foreign drivers between January and August this year, with 21,232 cases involving driving without a Competent Driving Licence (CDL).
In the first eight months of the year, foreign drivers in Malaysia received a total of 133,081 summonses, with 21,232 cases specifically for driving without a Competent Driving Licence (CDL). Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed that 1,933 cases of driving without a Goods Driving Licence (GDL) and 85 cases of driving without a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence were also recorded during this period.
Other violations include expired Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM), lack of insurance coverage, absence of an entry permit or International Circulation Permit (ICP), and overloading. To reduce repeat offences, the Transport Ministry is implementing continuous enforcement and integrated operations, including document checks on drivers and vehicles.
Collaboration with the Immigration Department and police is also taking place, particularly for cases involving immigration status or other offences. The ministry stresses the responsibility of vehicle owners and employers to ensure only individuals with valid driving licences are permitted to drive on the road, and will continue to intensify targeted operations in high-risk locations and sectors.
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