JPJ says those caught with a long expired driving licence could have it revoked, be forced to re-sit tests

JPJ says those caught with a long expired driving licence could have it revoked, be forced to re-sit tests

The road transport department (JPJ) has announced that those with a long expired driving license face the possibility of having it revoked if a renewal is not carried out by June 30.

The department said that the revocation applies to those who have a competent driving license (CDL) or public service vehicle (PSV) and goods driving license (GDL) that has expired for a period of more than three years. Drivers can also be fined for not possessing a driving license if they are stopped by authorities, as The Sun reports.

Those who have not renewed their learner’s driving license (LDL) for more than a year or a probationary driving licence (PDL) for more than two years also face having their licences revoked. The department added that those who have their licence revoked will be required to undergo the full process of obtaining a driving license again.

JPJ says those caught with a long expired driving licence could have it revoked, be forced to re-sit tests

Early last year, given the movement restrictions in place during the Covid-19 pandemic, the transport ministry announced a moratorium that allowed the renewal of driving licenses to be delayed, first until September 30, but then later extended to December 31, enabling motorists to drive with expired licenses.

However, following checks in its records and on carrying out operations across the country early this year, JPJ said it found that hundreds of thousands of driving license holders had not renewed their licenses by the December 31 deadline.

The department said at present, those caught driving with an expired license would be fined for that. However, after June 30, they will be issued with a summons for driving without a license, and face having it revoked should the duration of the lapse exceed the stipulated time frame listed by the department.

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Comments

  • Civic Turbo 2018 on Jun 11, 2022 at 12:31 am

    Oops better check licence in wallet now

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    • Ajibkor on Jun 11, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      Toksah ghisauu. Undang2 di Malaysia lemahhh.. LOL

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      • Is that kind of thinking that leads to this:
        https://paultan.org/2022/06/11/car-driven-in-the-wrong-direction-kills-4-on-nkve/

        No wonder malaysia has a high accident & fatality rate. It is not the laws or enforcement but the mentality of such people that think they can get away with it. Above is one such jackass.

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  • FudgeMeSideways on Jun 11, 2022 at 3:14 am

    Nobody:

    JPJ: Jom kita bikin hal.

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    • Amran on Jun 11, 2022 at 10:16 am

      Bila tak enforce, kata tak buat keje
      Bila nak eforce, kata buat hal
      Bodoh betul orang Malaysia

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      • silent majority appreciate the enforcement. onli those who break laws often complain.

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  • Hisham Liew on Jun 11, 2022 at 7:22 am

    If you forget to renew – you might forget the driving rules too.

    This can make sure forgetful ppl are still road driving competent.

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  • Kapchai on Jun 11, 2022 at 7:37 am

    So.. forgetful ppl need to go test to re-confirm.

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    • Amran on Jun 11, 2022 at 10:19 am

      Better. If they forget driving rules like going against traffic lagi terok!

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  • Joelleow on Jun 11, 2022 at 9:30 am

    It’s funny that people trying to save the RM30 per year for renewal yet queue up for passport renewal? Is it priority went wrong or the people have the I’ll never be caught mentality?

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  • Forgetfool on Jun 11, 2022 at 9:31 am

    JPJ is saying people forget to renew driving licence also forget how to drive, so need to re-sit test.

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  • Besi Busuk on Jun 11, 2022 at 10:56 am

    Good move. If you can forget for such a long time you may not have the ability to drive safely.

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  • Go n check riders. You will be shocked! I asked my operator before. He said he has no choice. Not money issue but he could not pass the test. Malaysia may have world best laws but has world worst enforcement

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