KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will all upgrade to all classes of motorcycle licences to the highest B category beginning October 1, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke today.

He said the department was finalising the upgrade programme, including coordinating with driving schools to phase out classes for the lower categories and introduce a new transition course.

The minister said the public may begin applying for the scheme once it is open in October, adding that it was set to go on indefinitely

Currently, there are three categories of motorcycle licences:

B2: Engines no larger than 250cc

B1: Between 251c and 499cc

B: Unrestricted

However, Loke said the upgrade would require B2 and B1 licence holders to have maintained an active licence for at least 10 years.