KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — A total of 133,081 summonses were issued to foreign drivers between January and August this year for various traffic offences, including driving without a valid licence.

In a written reply published on the Parliament website, the Transport Ministry (MOT) said the action was taken under subsection 26 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), which provides for a fine of between RM500 and RM2,000, or imprisonment for up to three months, or both, upon conviction.

The ministry said the Road Transport Department (JPJ) recorded 21,232 offences for not having a Competent Driving Licence (CDL), while offences for not having a Goods Driving Licence (GDL) and a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence totalled 1,933 and 85 cases, respectively.