Enhancing Road Safety: RTD’s Digital Enforcement Efforts
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is set to enhance its digital enforcement efforts, exploring the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve the detection of traffic offenders. This initiative aims to strengthen enforcement against violations that pose high risks of accidents and fatalities on the road.
Strengthening Enforcement
RTD Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli announced that enforcement officers will increase their checks at key locations, especially on highways and areas with high accident rates. "This technology enables RTD to improve enforcement effectiveness and reduce offences," he said in a statement today.
Public Awareness Campaign
Aedy Fadly also highlighted the importance of a public awareness campaign to educate the public on the importance of adhering to road safety regulations. The programme will target young and high-risk drivers, focusing on safety aspects such as wearing seat belts, driving at safe speeds, and being responsible on the road.
Collaboration and Infrastructure Development
JPJ is collaborating with other authorities to enhance road infrastructure nationwide and ensure all vehicles adhere to safety standards. Regular inspections and strict safety checks will continue, particularly for public and commercial vehicles. Aedy Fadly emphasized that JPJ will continue strengthening cooperation with transportation companies and industry associations to ensure adherence to road safety regulations.
Stricter Measures for Commercial Vehicles
By implementing stricter measures on commercial vehicles such as buses and lorries, JPJ hopes to reduce accidents involving large vehicles on the roads. "Road safety is a collective responsibility shared by authorities, drivers, riders, and all road users," Aedy Fadly highlighted. "We encourage everyone to take responsibility for safety by following traffic rules and behaving responsibly on the road."
Conclusion
JPJ is committed to making Malaysia’s roads safer for everyone. Through its digital enforcement efforts, public awareness campaigns, and infrastructure development, the department aims to lower accident rates and ensure a safer environment for future generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the goal of JPJ’s digital enforcement efforts?
A: The goal is to strengthen enforcement against violations that pose high risks of accidents and fatalities on the road.
Q: What is the focus of the public awareness campaign?
A: The campaign targets young and high-risk drivers, focusing on safety aspects such as wearing seat belts, driving at safe speeds, and being responsible on the road.
Q: How is JPJ collaborating with other authorities?
A: JPJ is collaborating with other authorities to enhance road infrastructure nationwide and ensure all vehicles adhere to safety standards.
Q: What is the aim of implementing stricter measures on commercial vehicles?
A: The aim is to reduce accidents involving large vehicles on the roads.