Compliance check: JPJ officials inspecting heavy vehicles in Sungai Jerangkang Labu, Nilai.
THE Transport Ministry is considering a phased implementation of speed limiter devices (SLDs) integrated with telematics to improve heavy vehicle monitoring and enhance road safety, says Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister said the ministry is conducting a proof of concept with public transport agencies to test integrating SLDs with telematics.
(Telematics refers to the integrated use of telecommunications and information technology to collect, transmit and analyse data on vehicle performance, location and driver behaviour.)
Loke said it will also allow authorities to conduct audits more effectively.
He said all data are securely stored and audited by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
“This will ensure that vehicles comply with speed limits and safety standards, and ultimately encourage cautious driving on our roads,” he told the Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
Loke was responding to Jimmy Puah Wee Tse (PH-Tebrau) who asked the ministry to state its enforcement plans for SLDs, which started in October this year.
Loke says the widespread implementation of speed limiter devices will encourage cautious driving and boost compliance. — Bernama
He also asked how the system, implemented by JPJ, could reduce accidents involving heavy vehicles.
Loke explained that SLDs, which limit a vehicle’s maximum speed, operate through the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
For vehicles without an ECU, the device can be mechanically retrofitted to the engine or transmission system.
He said the JPJ began mandatory enforcement of SLDs in the first phase from Oct 1, covering express buses, tour buses and goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
Compliance has improved from 2.68% at the start to 48.37% as of Monday, according to Loke.
So far, 307 approved installers have been registered nationwide to install and certify the devices.
Loke added that vehicle owners must declare the SLD certification at Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres and keep the documentation in their vehicles for inspection.
