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Disabled Driving License (Class A/A1)
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Updated: 2026-07-06 23:32:48
What Is It
This is a special driving license for Persons with Disabilities (OKU) in Malaysia. It is categorized into Class A for motorcycles and Class A1 for motorcars.
Who Is Eligible
To be eligible for a Disabled Driving License, you must meet the following criteria:
* Hold a valid Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) OKU card.
* Minimum age of 16 years for Class A (motorcycles).
* Minimum age of 17 years for Class A1 (motorcars).
* Undergo a health examination by a medical officer at a government clinic/hospital.
* The health examination must use the JKM health form to confirm your fitness to drive and capability to operate a modified vehicle.
Required Documents
* Original MyKad.
* Original JKM OKU card.
* Medical report from the health examination.
* Vehicle Registration Card (VOC) if applying for a license for a specific modified vehicle.
* Modification approval letter from the JPJ Automotive Engineering Division, confirming the vehicle is physically modified to suit the OKU driver's specific disability.
Step-by-Step Procedure
1. Obtain JKM OKU Card: Ensure you have a valid OKU card from the Social Welfare Department (JKM).
2. Undergo Medical Examination: Visit a government clinic or hospital to undergo a health examination using the JKM health form. This confirms your fitness to drive and operate modified vehicles.
3. Vehicle Modification & Approval: If you intend to drive a modified vehicle, ensure it is physically modified to suit your disability and obtain approval from the JPJ Automotive Engineering Division.
4. Gather Documents: Collect all required original documents as listed above.
5. Visit JPJ Office: Go to any JPJ State or Branch office to submit your application and documents.
6. License Issuance: If approved, the Disabled Driving License will be issued.
Cost & Processing Time
* Fees: Reduced or nominal driving license fees apply for OKU applicants.
* Road Tax: 100% road tax exemption is granted on one vehicle for OKU license holders.
* Processing Time: Typically processed on the spot or within a few working days, depending on the JPJ branch's workload.
Where to Apply
* JPJ State or Branch Offices throughout Malaysia.
Important Notes
* The vehicle used for the practical test must be physically modified to suit the OKU driver's specific disability and approved by the JPJ.
* OKU license holders are allowed to use their own modified vehicle during practical driving tests.
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