MOT to look into automatic B2 to B licence upgrade for motorcyclists

 

The proposed automatic upgrading of the B2 class motorcycle driving licence to B will be brought to the Transport Ministry (MOT) to be examined first.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he did not see any problem in implementing the proposal as motorcyclists with B2 licences already have experience riding the machine.

"I don't think they need to go for another driving test because they are experienced riders and I also do not see the need to impose strict conditions.

"I will bring it to the Transport Minister (Anthony Loke) first, I don't think there’s going to be a problem because it is an administrative issue only," he said.

Zahid told this to reporters after flagging off 238 high-powered motorcycle riders from Sam in the Merdeka Kembara 66 Convoy in Pekan today.

Also present were Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Sam president Abdul Halim Suleiman.

Earlier, Halim submitted a proposal paper for an automatic upgrade from class B2 to B for motorcyclists who have not committed serious traffic offences within three years after obtaining the B2 licence.

The Road Transport Department classified class B2 driving licence for motorcycles not exceeding 250cc while class B involves motorcycles exceeding 500cc.

The 1,366 km-Kembara Merdeka 66 programme, covering Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Perak, Kedah, Penang and the Klang Valley, starts today until Aug 31.

Kembara Merdeka, the brainchild of Zahid is aimed at fuelling the patriotic spirit and fostering friendship between high-powered motorcycle owners, villagers and young motorcycle riders.

- Bernama