Kuala lumpur: The Road Transport Department (RTD) will launch a pilot rehabilitation course this November for holders of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and Goods Driving Licence (GDL) whose licences have been suspended. RTD director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli stated that the initiative aims to allow affected drivers to undergo a rehabilitation programme before their licence eligibility is reconsidered.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, attendance is mandatory before their licences can be reinstated. Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli mentioned that they are finalizing several aspects with the Transport Ministry, with the pilot programme expected to begin this November. The announcement was made at a media conference following an engagement session with lorry operators and express and tour bus associations on road safety initiatives held earlier today.

The main objective of the course is to enhance road safety and raise the level of professionalism among public service and goods vehicle drivers. Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli highlighted that currently, once drivers obtain their PSV or GDL licences, they can immediately begin driving without any further training. The RTD believes that follow-up training and this rehabilitation course are crucial to refresh drivers’ knowledge of road rules, as some may have forgotten them.

He further added that for now, the rehabilitation course will apply only to PSV and GDL licence holders, before being extended to holders of the Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM). The RTD is also considering introducing a refresher driving course specifically for heavy vehicle drivers.