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The Star
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
AwAS proves effective, but at RM15.5mil a year
THE Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS), designed to enhance road safety by reducing traffic violations, incurs an annual maintenance cost of RM15,491,876.58, the Dewan Rakyat was told. This includes services and maintenance of cameras, back-office systems and the printing of summonses, says the Transport Ministry in a parliamentary reply to Mohd Hasnizan Harun (PN-Hulu Selangor). According to a study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research from 2014 to 2018, the ministry said the installation of AwAS cameras has significantly increased compliance, with the Perception of Being Caught reaching up to 99% at enforced locations. 'This suggests that the presence of these cameras has a substantial impact on driver behaviour at specific sites where they are installed,' it said. While the system has proven effective at these locations, the ministry said the overall impact on reducing traffic violations on a broader scale remains a point of discussion. 'The ministry continues to evaluate the system's efficacy and explore ways to enhance its reach and effectiveness across the country,' it said. The Automated Enforcement System (AES) in Malaysia, now integrated into AwAS, was introduced to address the high incidence of road traffic violations and improve road safety. Initially launched in 2012, AES employs cameras to monitor traffic offences such as speeding and running a red light. Despite facing criticism and challenges during its early implementation, including public resistance and debates over privacy concerns, AES has been credited with improving compliance in areas where it is operational.
The Star
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Awas traffic system costs govt over RM15mil yearly, says Transport Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas), designed to enhance road safety by reducing traffic violations, incurs an RM15,491,876.58 annual maintenance cost, the Dewan Rakyat was told. This includes services and maintenance of cameras, back-office systems and the printing of summonses, said the Transport Ministry in a Parliamentary reply to Mohd Hasnizan Harun (PN-Hulu Selangor). A Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) study from 2014 to 2018 showed that the installation of AwAS cameras has significantly increased compliance, with the Perception of Being Caught (POBC) reaching up to 99% at enforced locations. "This suggests that the presence of these cameras has a substantial impact on driver behaviour at specific sites where they are installed," the ministry said. While the system has proven effective at these locations, the ministry said the overall impact on reducing traffic violations on a broader scale remains a point of discussion. "The ministry continues to evaluate the system's efficacy and explore ways to enhance its reach and effectiveness across the country." The Automated Enforcement System (AES) in Malaysia, now integrated into AwAS, was introduced to address the high incidence of road traffic violations and improve road safety. Initially launched in 2012, AES employs cameras to monitor traffic offences such as speeding and running a red light. Despite facing criticism and challenges during its early implementation, including public resistance and debates over privacy concerns, AES has been credited with improving compliance in areas where it is operated.
Rakyat Post
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Rakyat Post
AwAS Point-To-Point Speed Monitoring System Not Yet Implemented
Subscribe to our FREE Messages that the government will activate the point-to-point speed monitoring system under the new Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS) camera on all major highways starting 1 June 2025 have been making its rounds on WhatsApp. It has also found its way to However, a major part of this story has conveniently been left out. What is AwAS? AwAS is Malaysia's upgraded traffic enforcement system designed to improve road safety. It is a government initiative that combines the older Automated Enforcement System (AES) with Demerit Points System For Traffic Offences (KEJARA). The system will automatically detect and record traffic offences committed by road users through detector cameras installed on highways. Among the many things that this system is capable of doing is the point-to-point speed monitoring system. On highways, the system will calculate the average speed based on the travel time between one toll plaza to another. Should a road user arrive earlier than the minimum expected time based on the speed limit, the system will detect the offence and a court summons will be issued straight away. Not just an ordinary traffic ticket. Photo: Freepik Several months ago, the government said they were planning a pilot test for this function, not a full activation. At the time, it was said the pilot test would involve two locations beginning 1 June. The AI-Based system was originally planned for pilot testing at two major highways which are; From the Genting Sempah Tunnel to the Gombak Rest Stop, and From the Senawang Toll Plaza to the Simpang Ampat Toll Plaza in Alor Gajah. Other than that, the system is also expected to be installed in other high-risk and accident-prone areas like the route between the Menora Tunnel to the Sungai Perak R&R. Is it activated? According to The Malay daily said they were informed about this by the office of the Transport Minister and that no new date has been given. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Malay Mail
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Loke: Half of AwAS traffic camera fines to fund road safety efforts
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — A new funding mechanism to channel half of the overall AwAS summons collected by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to implement road safety initiatives has been proposed and agreed upon today. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the decision, made during today's Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Congestion meeting, will be forwarded to the Cabinet at the soonest for approval. 'The committee has agreed on a new funding mechanism policy for road safety initiatives where a request will be made with the Finance Ministry to channel 50 per cent of the overall AwAS summonses collected back to the Transport Ministry afor implementation. 'Said initiatives include installations of street lights at several fatal accident hotspots identified to improve visibility in the area,' he said during a press conference at the Prime Minister's Department here. MORE TO COME
