General information for driving in Malaysia. International driver's license and types of Malaysian licenses.
General driving information
- Traffic moves on the left side of the road ; Most cars are driving to the right.
- It is forbidden to turn left in a red light if it is not other brands.
- Seat belts are mandatory for drivers and all passengers.
- Children under 4 must sit in the back; All children must use child seats.
- The minimum driving age is 18 years. To rent a car, the driver must be at least 23 years old (age may vary for different categories of cars) and has had a driver's license for one year. Some car rental companies apply a maximum age limit of 65 years.
- While driving, it is illegal to use a cell phone without hands-free support.
- At all times while driving, any foreign driver must take care of their national driver's license, international driver's license, registration and insurance documents.
- Most traffic signs are in the Malay language; English is only used for important directional signs, such as airports and tourist attractions. European numbers are used in the signs. The European ISO system is used for warnings, directional, mandatory, prohibitive and regulatory signals; The warning signs are yellow diamonds with black symbols.
- Road markings are clear everywhere; Double yellow lines usually mean "no parking."
- Speed is measured in kilometers per hour.
- The speed limit on highways is 110 km / h; on federal roads - 90 km / h; in urban areas - 60 km / h.
- Before turning, drivers must use their turn indicators.
- Drinking and driving is illegal; Breathalyzer tests are common in the police. The allowed level of blood alcohol is 0.08%.
- In cities, it is not easy to find a place to park.
- The police and ambulance number is 999
Driver's license requirements
Expatriates in Malaysia can only use a foreign license for a period of three months before they need to apply for a new driver's license. International driving Although the ease and speed of the process vary according to the applicant's nationality and status, this should not deter anyone who wants to drive for long periods in Malaysia.
Malaysia has a good road system, one of the best in Southeast Asia. Emergency telephones are located along the roads every two kilometers. Along with state or federal roads, there are toll roads. Drivers can pay with cash cards or "touch-n-go" cards; Both can be purchased at toll kiosks on the roads. In big cities, there are many cars and motorcycles on the road, since driving in Malaysia is very popular.
To drive in Malaysia, any foreign driver must have an international driver's license. Driving with an international driver's license is allowed for up to six months; After that period, visitors must obtain the Malaysian driver's license by applying to the Department of Road Transportation. Drivers with driver's licenses issued by Thailand or Singapore can drive in Malaysia without any restrictions. Malaysia has three types of licenses: Apprentice driver's license, Test driver's license and Competent driver's license. When foreign drivers exchange their national driver's licenses, they receive the competent driver's licenses from Malaysia after the required written test.
Malaysia has a good road system, one of the best in Southeast Asia. Emergency telephones are located along the roads every two kilometers. Along with state or federal roads, there are toll roads. Drivers can pay with cash cards or "touch-n-go" cards; Both can be purchased at toll kiosks on the roads. In big cities, there are many cars and motorcycles on the road, since driving in Malaysia is very popular.
