PETALING JAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is continuing its study on the necessity of body-worn cameras (BWC) for its enforcement officers.
Deputy Director-General (Planning and Operations), Datuk Jazmanie Shafawi, said a comprehensive review is required before the implementation can proceed.
"There is indeed a need for our enforcement officers to use BWCs, but it is still in the early stages of study.
"We have already conducted a proof-of-concept (POC) test series regarding this matter before it can be fully implemented," according to Sinar Harian where he told reporters after attending the Negri Sembilan JPJ Integrated Ops at the Senawang Toll Plaza on Friday (Nov 21).
Also present was Negri Sembilan JPJ Director, Hanif Yusabra Yusuf.
According to Jazmanie, the use of BWCs can enhance the integrity of the team during enforcement activities and, at the same time, improve public trust in JPJ officers.
Meanwhile, Jazmanie revealed that JPJ had issued 51,421 summonses for various offences to motorcyclists during the 22-day Special Motorcycle Ops, which began on Nov 1.
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He explained that the operation involved inspections of 243,240 motorcycles, of which 36,673 faced action and 1,812 were seized.
"Throughout the operation, the top five offences recorded were riding without a competent motor licence (CDL) at 19,080 cases, followed by expired motor vehicle licences (14,163) and lack of insurance (12,794).
"Other violations included non-compliant registration plates (4,040) and expired CDLs (1,344)," he said.
Jazmanie added that 1,299 motorcyclists involved were foreigners, while 146 were underage riders.
Of the 239 motorcyclists required to undergo urine screening, 10 tested positive for drugs.
"JPJ will not compromise with any rider or pillion who fails to adhere to traffic regulations as stipulated from time to time," he said.
