Department for Transport written question – answered at on 11 February 2025.
Luke Taylor
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (London)
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department recognises the use of Malaysian driving licenses.
Lilian Greenwood
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is currently working towards putting in place a driving licence exchange agreement with Malaysia. This is subject to public consultation and the introduction of domestic legislation.
Currently, holders of a driving licence issued in Malaysia who become resident in the UK can drive small vehicles (motorcars and motorcycles) for up to 12 months from the date they become resident in the UK. To continue driving after this period the licence holder must apply for a provisional driving licence and pass both a theory and practical driving test here. If the holder of a driving licence issued in Malaysia is only visiting the UK they can drive using their Malaysian licence for up to 12 months from the date they last entered the UK.
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