According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the government has not installed any new AWAS (Awareness Automated Safety System) cameras. In a report by The Star, Loke said there are currently 45 cameras in operation. Of the 45 cameras, 29 are used for monitoring speed limit offences, while the remaining 16 for traffic light regulation.
Loke was responding to a question from Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar on whether the government intends to set up more AWAS cameras and how much it would cost to do so. “At this time, the government has not installed any new cameras using government funds,” said Loke.
“All the AWAS cameras were installed under the previous contract. The cost of installation for the cameras was borne by the two companies. However, the detailed breakdown cost of the installations were not stated,” he added.
Loke estimated that installing one camera would cost between RM200,000 and RM250,000, which includes the electric cable, infrastructure, camera and ground work costs, but excludes maintenance.
The minister also reiterated that the purpose of AWAS is not to trap anyone, but to educate motorists to adhere to the road rules especially in accident-prone areas.
“In areas where AWAS is enforced, there are ample signboards of the system at the distance of three kilometres, two kilometres and one kilometre before the location of the actual camera. These signboards are to inform road users that the system is in force and not to trap or catch drivers off guard,” he explained.
For now, about 90,000 summonses have been issued under the AWAS system, although the settlement rate remains low.
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No new speed cameras, waivers of existing samans, legalising dark tint just by paying money. Yup, our Transport Minister is doing a swell job to assist lawbreaking. How kind of him, but what about the poor law abiding citizens?
Law breaking and PH Gov, berpisah tiada
termination of license already, can go to JPJ take test again to obtain license again?
When not in power, claimed AES/AWAS camera cost is RM30,000 only. When come into power buy AES/AWAS camera at RM250,000, which way more than what the previous government was paying. Back then, cried corruption, but now it is acceptable.
What kind of governance is this?
“What kind of governance is this?”
Its veli clear, Poorly-run & Hopeless Gov.