BRTA orders red ‘L’ signs on learner vehicles

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has instructed learner drivers not to operate motor vehicles on roads unless they are taking driving lessons under the supervision of a valid instructor.
It has also directed them to display a large red ‘L’ sign in a visible place on their vehicles.

The instructions were announced in a message posted on BRTA’s Facebook page on Friday afternoon.
According to the message, driving a motor vehicle on public roads without a full driving licence is a punishable offence. Learner licence holders are allowed to drive only while receiving training from a valid instructor.

During training, a large red ‘L’ sign must be displayed in a visible position on the vehicle, the authority said.

People generally obtain a learner or provisional licence before learning to drive and applying for a full driving licence.

The ‘L’ sign, which stands for “Learner”, identifies a vehicle being driven by someone who is still learning. The sign is usually displayed on boards at visible positions at the front and rear of the vehicle.

It helps other road users recognise learner-driven vehicles and take necessary precautions, including maintaining a safe distance.

The latest instructions aim to improve road safety during driving lessons and raise awareness among learner drivers about following traffic rules.