PDRM is considering a suggestion to make dashcams compulsory for all road users as part of an effort to strengthen enforcement and road safety.
Mohd Rozi Jidin, deputy director I (enforcement/traffic control/saman management) at JSPT Bukit Aman said that for now, dashcams are still considered an accessory and are not compulsory, but it is time for that to be reassessed by the authorities, especially the transport ministry. He adds that the suggestion is for the public to be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the authorities.
“It’s time that our country can perhaps set conditions or obligations (syarat atau kewajipan). For now it’s not compulsory, more to an accessory, but perhaps it’s time for us to make it compulsory so that all road users can be the eyes of the authorities, where offences can be recorded and reported,” he told Astro Awani yesterday.
Mohd Rozi also said that JSPT is planning a mechanism that will offer merit or incentive to individuals who report traffic offences via dashcam recordings. He gave an example of future saman discounts for those who are active in sending information.
“This is still in JSPT’s planning in the context of dashcams. Maybe when it’s the time for saman discounts, those who didn’t report (offences via dashcam) won’t get it, but those who did so have an advantage,” he said, adding that JSPT has received positive feedback from the community in support of widening the use of dashcams in enforcement.
What do you think of this compulsory dashcam idea and a possible reward system? In 2024, amid similar suggestions, transport minister Anthony Loke said that MoT has no plans to make the fitment of dashcams mandatory in all vehicles. An issue to consider was cost, he said then.
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ironic because mandatory bodycam for pdrm would have given evidence about durian tunggal melaka shooting incident – “jangan saya ada anak”
bodycam for polise officer would have benefited altantuya , pastor koh, amri, pamela ling, durian tunggal “jangan saya ada anak” , and many other victims
Agreed but compulsory for every new car sold. Front and rear too. For existing vehicle OTR, will be hard to implement unless got incentive from gov/maker!
what about mandatory bodycams for officers?
Mandatory body-cam on law enforcement personnel is good, provided they do not cover-up the camera lens while bullies victim(s) power abuse similar to USA police officers or sheriff KEK
PDRM wants us to do their job for them. Patrol car doing what then? Buta gaji much?
I report, u kena saman… U report, I plk kena saman… I dpt diskaun, U pun dpt diskaun… There the cycle goes sampailah Bang Jamil mampus
If you don’t commit an offense there would be nothing to report on you. So there will be no “cycle” .
PDRM cars got dashcam or not?
Kenot bro, then they have to justify all their stunts when supposed to be patrolling.
At last reporter get incentives
It feels like PDRM has witnessed too many innocent people struggle to find justice on the road. Moving to make dashcams mandatory is a very positive step.
However, the real game-changer lies in promoting advanced, AI-powered dashcam technology. If Malaysia integrates this with smart city infrastructure, we could become a global leader in road safety.
Beyond just recording accidents, these AI cameras act as “smart eyes” that continuously analyze road conditions, providing immediate audio/visual alerts to drivers for tailgating or distracted driving. By feeding this data into advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), it directly helps develop autonomous technology for a more controlled, automated, and safer driving/riding style, ultimately reducing risky behavior through real-time feedback.
How about having body cams on everyone too?
Should make it a mandatory for all car manufacturers to fix it just like safety belt and 3rd brake light.
PDRM should watch the following channels on YouTube
1. Malaysia road Dashcam
2. Malaysia road CCTV
3.Kisah Pandu Bodoh Dashcam
and many other Dashcam videos of Malaysian drivers…if they can arrest all the arrogant and dangerous drivers. Many lives will be saved