Path for all motorcycle licences to be full B starting October, says transport minister
A file photograph shows Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaking at a press conference in Putrajaya. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Friday, 02 Aug 2024 12:09 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will upgrade all classes of motorcycle licences to the highest B category beginning October 1, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke today.
He said the department was finalising the upgrade programme, including coordinating with driving schools to phase out classes for the lower categories.
The minister said the public may begin applying for the scheme once it is open in October, adding that it was set to go on indefinitely.
Currently there are three categories of motorcycle licences:
B2: Engines no larger than 250cc
B1: Between 251c and 500cc
B: Unrestricted
MORE TO COME
Friday, 02 Aug 2024 12:09 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will upgrade all classes of motorcycle licences to the highest B category beginning October 1, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke today.
He said the department was finalising the upgrade programme, including coordinating with driving schools to phase out classes for the lower categories.
The minister said the public may begin applying for the scheme once it is open in October, adding that it was set to go on indefinitely.
Currently there are three categories of motorcycle licences:
B2: Engines no larger than 250cc
B1: Between 251c and 500cc
B: Unrestricted
MORE TO COME
Many motorcyclists have marginal or sub-standard ability to control their bikes.
ReplyDeleteThe need to sit for a tougher license test to ride a higher capacity motorbike was and is the correct structure.
Bad decision by Anthony Loke.