1. Introduction to the Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM) & Traffic Signs

To drive legally on Malaysian roads, you must understand the governing laws, application requirements, and the visual communication system (traffic signs) that controls traffic flow. Chapter 1 lays the essential foundation before you learn actual driving technique.

1.1. Introduction

The regulation of motor vehicles and traffic on roads, and other matters relating to roads and vehicles on them, is provided for under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987) and the Motor Vehicles Rules 1959 (Kaedah-Kaedah Kenderaan Motor 1959).

1.2

Any person who wishes to drive a motor vehicle such as a motorcycle or motorcar on the road must hold a driving licence in accordance with Section 26(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which provides that:

"…no person shall drive a motor vehicle of any class or description on a road unless he is the holder of a driving licence authorising him to drive such motor vehicle."

1.3

A driver who does not hold a valid driving licence commits an offence and is punishable under Section 26(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which provides:

"Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine of not less than three hundred ringgit and not more than two thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both."

2.1. Minimum age eligibility:

a) Motorcycle — 16 years old;

b) Motor car — 17 years old; and

c) Other vehicles (commercial / public service) — 21 years old.