Bangladesh, Nov. 8 -- 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...