As video clips of alleged road traffic offences are increasingly captured on video and shared on social media platforms, the proliferation of videos of this nature have led to ‘trial by social media’, and should not be encouraged, The Star reported Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri as saying.
Road users or others who have recorded the acts of road bullies or occurrences of road mishaps are to pass the information or video clips to the authorities, Mohd Yusri advised.
“We will take stern action if videos of road mishaps or offences are merely recorded for content, marketing and viral purposes that could jeopardise the safety of others or cause public confusion. We urge all road users to be aware and adhere to all traffic laws and regulations,” the Bukit Aman JSPT director said.
“We want everyone to feel safe on the road, in line with our tagline ‘Selamat Bersama JSPT’,” and urged witnesses of accidents to inform the police, especially the JSPT, as soon as possible. “It will help us to complete an investigation and identify those who are negligent or committed offences in accident cases,” he added.
On the other hand, the trend of recording videos of reckless drivers and sharing them on social media can help reduce bad behaviour on the road, said Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
“This could also enhance public awareness, promote accountability and engage communities about road safety. Perhaps, the recordings can provide evidence for law enforcement if the question of admissibility in a court of law is not an issue,” Lee said.
“This collective awareness can lead to increased local advocacy for better traffic laws and enforcement measures. Such videos can also serve as educational tools, demonstrating real-life consequences of reckless driving and encouraging safer driving practices among the public,” Lee added.
The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman said that there are motorcyclists who would rather disregard safety while on the road, and that the behaviour is possibly due to a combination of economic pressure, lack of training and a perceived low risk of repercussions.
Meanwhile, recording incidents of reckless driving or riding could assist authorities in identifying and apprehending offenders, said content creator Megat S. Hadi, reported The Star.
“Crowdsourced footage can also supplement official reports and help create a more accurate picture of road safety issues,” Megat said, although cautioning that such footage should be used responsibly and not lead to mob justice or harassment of the parties involved.
“I believe the spread of videos depicting traffic rule violations do potentially deter people from breaking the law. The fear of being publicly shamed or recognised online can serve as a powerful motivator for compliance,” Megat added.
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take stern action against people who share videos to create awareness? why are the people in power punishing the innocent?
Does this applies to normal citizen or VVIPs as so many cases seen slow action unless it is taken to public anger especially on political affinities individual.
when the law enforcers do not do their jobs , a vigilante will
Sure! If our courts are free from political interference and able to serve transparent and fair judgements. Until then all offenders will be trialed by the public. We don’t receive salaries from the gomen unlike the public prosecutors and judges so the public’s judgement is always impartial and fair
So pulis can accept bribes and cover up offenses?
haha…
these they let it go, bisu jer… these drived or riders are sober and knowing what they doing. driving fast recklessly.
meanwhile drunk, under influence, they complain…
which is more dangerous? accident caused by Under influence or driver sober and reckless?
“Road users or others who have recorded the acts of road bullies or occurrences of road mishaps are to pass the information or video clips to the authorities, Mohd Yusri advised.”
Pass to who? Do you trust them?
Why? So easier to hush if the perpetrator is “someone”?
This is no different that trying to protect offenders.
Sharing is caring
Just admit that you people with authority are not competent enough to mitigate those issues. You should be ashamed of yourself pdrm and jpj
Sharing on the socmed is good deterrent and to help the authorities to apprehended laws breakers. It also serves as a wakeup to those with similar behavior on the roads. If everything were to submit to the authority directly, it will have chances being swept under the carpet.
Spot on Brother Kenny Tan…
Dashcam and CCTV videos tell the whole story… Its probably the madanon gov got caught with their pants down… thats why they want to hide it…
To all those, who have done it…thank you for showing the truth…I say keep sharing it… there is no law that can prohibit the citizen from uploading their videos to soc med.
TheStar already has a caption on the picture…
“For safety or evidence: Videos (as seen on the rearview mirror) can serve as educational tools, demonstrating real-life consequences of reckless driving and encouraging safer driving practices among the public.”
Perpetrators are their own species so kita jaga kita
maybe, let’s enforce 360 GPS camera for every car sold,
enforce encryption so it cannot be share, only for police access for security and investigation purpose.
win win, god’s eye to next level for Malaysia.
When you have a culture of COVER UPS of course this low IQ thinking
Hellooooo… rakyat already help you as eye and ear without cost… also do not know how to say “Thank You”
Dear PDRM, jangan tutup punca berita atau maklumat Yang awak mungkin perlu untuk membantu siasatan. Fokus pada siasatan bukan punca maklumat.
the traffic police nowadays a bit bias. sometimes the video show a drive is wrong but they can twist and turn the law
How to report? Jpj app can’t even report reckless driving. Some ass hole in a honda jazz tried to push me off the road when he was in a race with a honda civic