AES cameras have captured 185,000 traffic offences since January, but only 43,312 summonses issued

Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras have captured nearly 185,000 images of errant motorists between Jan 1 and May 15, but only 43,312 summonses have been issued, the Malay Mail Online reports.

Out of the 184,791 images snapped, 160,489 were of motorists speeding up to 40 km/h above the speed limit, while 8,061 images were of those exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 km/h. Revealing the statistics, deputy transport minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi said 38,929 summonses for speeding offences had been issued so far.

Additionally, the system caught 16,241 images showing motorists running red lights, and 4,383 summonses had been issued for these offences.

Explaining the disparity in images taken to the number of summonses issued, he said fancy number plates were among the reasons that made it difficult for enforcers to locate vehicle owners. He said the issue of illegible plates will be addressed soon through a crackdown by JPJ against illegal number plates.

AES cameras have captured 185,000 traffic offences since January, but only 43,312 summonses issued

“The summonses are being issued in stages, but there are some cases where the number plates are not visible. This is because these fancy numbers plates do not follow specifications set by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). The images are being looked at thoroughly to avoid any disputes. That is also the reason why issuing the summonses is taking time,” he explained.

He reiterated that seven more AES cameras will be put in place this year to join the 14 cameras already in place nationwide. Among the seven new locations will be accident-prone areas in Johor and Kelantan. He added that for now, the AES will only be used to nab motorists for speeding and traffic light offences.

The system is integrated with the Kejara demerits points system under AWAS (Automated Awareness Safety System), which went online from April 1.

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