Loke: Total of 21,232 foreign drivers caught without valid driving licences in eight months
MORE than 21,000 foreign motorists were caught driving without valid Competent Driving Licences (CDL) in the first eight months of this year, highlighting continued enforcement concerns over road safety and regulatory compliance. Transport Minister A...
According to the Road Transport Department, a total of 21,232 foreign drivers were caught driving without valid licenses in Malaysia during the first eight months of this year, as reported in a recent update. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook revealed that 133,081 summonses were issued to foreign motorists for various violations, including driving without a valid Competent Driving Licence (CDL), Goods Driving Licence (GDL), and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence.
Other offenses included expired Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM), inadequate insurance coverage, failure to obtain entry permits, and overloading. Loke emphasized that authorities are intensifying enforcement efforts, collaborating with the Immigration Department and Royal Malaysia Police, particularly in cases involving immigration status and other violations.
Employers and vehicle owners are held accountable for ensuring their drivers possess valid licenses, and the department plans to conduct targeted operations at high-risk locations and sectors to enhance compliance among drivers, vehicle owners, and employers.
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