The Road Transport Department ( JPJ) has embarked on an AWAS speed camera upgrade, replacing the old and damaged units of the Redflex with the state-of-the-art Ekin Spotter. The replacement exercise was inevitable as the older cameras suffered severe damage and are no longer supported by the manufacturer. The new cameras are fitted with ANPR technology that will provide a more effective and efficient system of enforcement against those who commit offenses about the prescribed speed limit and running the red light.
Not only are they fitted with enhanced functionality, but the Ekin Spotter cameras also provide added features such as WiFi hotspots and city lighting. In this regard, the updates so provided are attuned to JPJ’s long-term objective of reducing accidents and fatalities on Malaysian roads. The department thus calls upon all road users to adhere strictly to traffic regulations for their safety and that of others.
The latest cameras have also integrated the 360-degree surveillance module, providing high-resolution images both during the day and at night. This further helps the cameras to monitor and enforce traffic laws with greater efficiency. The black color of the cameras’ less visible pole design acts as more of a deterrent against reckless driving behaviors.
With an over 99% compliance rate, the government will increase the number of AWAS cameras within the country through the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research. This move is made in a bid to further enhance road safety and minimize traffic-related incidents in Malaysia.
