Driving In Malaysia

Driving In Malaysia
Types Of Driving Licences In Malaysia
Lesen Belajar Memandu (Learning Driver’s Licence)
Lesen Memandu Percubaan (Probational Driver’s Licence)
Lesen Memandu Kompeten (Competent Driver’s Licence)
Lesen Memandu Vokasional (Vocational Driver’s Licence)
§ Lesen Kenderaan Perkhidmatan Awam (Public Service Vehicles)
§ Lesen Kenderaan Pengangkutan Barang-barang (Goods
§ Lesen Kondaktor (KON)


Kelas A
Kenderaan Orang Cacat
Kelas B
Motosikal melebihi 500 sp.
Kelas B1
Motosikal tidak melebihi 500 sp.
Kelas B2
Motosikal tidak melebihi 250 sp.
Kelas C
Motosikal tiga roda.
Kelas D
Motokar BTM tidak melebihi 3000 kg.
Kelas E
Motokar berat BTM melebihi 750 kg.
Kelas E1
Motokar berat BTM tidak melebihi 7500 kg.
Kelas E2
Motokar berat BTM tidak melebihi 5000 kg.
Kelas F
Traktor/Jentera Bergerak Ringan (Beroda) BTM tidak melebihi 5000 kg.
Kelas G
Traktor/Jentera Bergerak Ringan (Berantai) BTM tidak melebihi 5000 kg.
Kelas H
Traktor/Jentera Bergerak Berat (Beroda) BTM melebihi 5000 kg.
Kelas I
Traktor/Jentera Bergerak Berat (Berantai) BTM melebihi 5000 kg.


Requirements
- set by the Road Transport Department (JPJ – Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalanraya)
- 2 most important criteria:
Age – 16 years for motorcycles
– 17 years for cars/motorcars
– 21 years for other vehicles
Health – of good health
– able to read number plates and differentiate colours within a distance of
23 metres
– those with any disabilities will be required to get a check-up by a doctor
before applying for the licence

Requirements To Apply For A Vocational Driver’s Licence
1. Age 21 and above
2. Holds a Competent Driver’s Licence
3. Passes a reading/writing examination, completes the JPJ L8A form with a RM1.00 payment
4. Goes for a medical check-up with payment not more than RM50.00
5. Attends a 7/9 hour talk at the driving institute
6. Sits for a written test conducted by JPJ with a passing mark of 42/50
7. Sits for a practical examination for the licence following the applied vehicle class

National Speed Limits
Expressways: 110 km/h (70 mph) by default, but may be reduced to 80 or 90 km/h (50-55 mph) at dangerous mountaneous stretches, crosswind areas and urban areas with high traffic capacity.
Federal roads: 90 km/h (55 mph) by default (reduced to 80 km/h), 60 km/h (40 mph)in town area.
State roads: 90 km/h (55 mph) by default (reduced to 80 km/h during festive seasons), 60 km/h (40 mph) in town area.

For heavy vehicles:
Expressways: 80-90 km/h (50-55 mph)
Federal and state roads: 70-80 km/h (45-50 mph) by default, 60 km/h (40 mph) in urban areas
*Heavy vehicles have speed limit stickers describing the speed limit of the vehicle

Speeding Penalties
If exceed by:
1 – 25 km/h: RM80 (6 demerit points)
26 – 40 km/h: RM150 (8 demerit points)
Over 40 km/h: RM300 (10 demerit points)

(Posted by: Vivian)