Director-General Nadzri Siron said they wanted to know the reasons why these people did not possess a driving licence despite being eligible for one.

“The RTD wants to know whether they do not want to drive, do not have a vehicle or are dependent on public transport.

“We have to trace them to avoid problems, especially if they drive without a driving licence.”

He was speaking after the closing of the RTD National Cadet Camp 2016 by Deputy Transport Minister  Aziz Kaprawi at Kem Tasoh today.

Nadzri said this was in line with the Road Safety Plan 2014-2020 that sets a target to reduce up to 50 per cent fatal accidents in the country.

“Of the total number of cases, some 62 per cent involved motorcycles.”

“The government must ensure that the public and the next generation of Malaysians possess attitudes and practices that prioritise road safety and compliance with the law.

“There are 18.8 million registered vehicles that are still active, involving 14 million drivers.”

According to statistics, a total of 6,700 fatal accidents were recorded last year.

Of the number, some 30 per cent involved school students.