New Speed Traps Will Track Drivers From Point To Point, Says Anthony Loke
"We want to prevent drivers from merely slowing down in front of the cameras," he said.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced the introduction of a more advanced monitoring system to enforce speed limits and improve road safety
During a press conference on Tuesday, 7 January, Loke revealed a new system that will track vehicles' average speed between two checkpoints, rather than relying on traditional static speed traps.
He said the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) cameras, set to replace the current static speed traps, aim to encourage drivers to maintain consistent, safe speeds over their whole journey.
"We want to prevent drivers from merely slowing down in front of the cameras. Instead, they should maintain reduced speeds over a specific distance.
"For instance, between point A and point B, we will measure the time taken by drivers. If they complete the journey faster than expected, it indicates speeding, and penalties will apply," Loke explained, as quoted by the New Straits Times.
The system will first be implemented in high-risk areas, such as the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway and the Menora Tunnel between Kuala Kangsar and Ipoh
"Both the routes are hilly and we found that drivers have a tendency to speed when they go downhill," Loke said.
Additionally, the ministry plans to introduce a High-Speed Weigh-In-Motion (HS-WIM) camera system by September this year to address the issue of overloaded vehicles to prevent deadly accidents.
He said 10 HS-WIM cameras will be installed in accident-prone areas with heavy traffic. The system is expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2025.
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