PASIR GUDANG: More Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforcement officers may be equipped with body-worn cameras as part of efforts to enhance transparency and protect them from claims of misconduct while carrying out their duties.
Johor JPJ director Zulkarnain Yasin said they only have 23 body-worn cameras in use but there are plans to increase its use.
"The cameras provide evidence of interactions during enforcement operations and can prevent false accusations or claims against officers," he said after participating in an operation along Jalan Besar, here on Wednesday (June 10).
He said body-worn cameras have been in use since Jan 1, which are part of measures to strengthen enforcement integrity and accountability.
The operation was conducted simultaneously at six locations across Johor, namely Segamat, Pontian, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Muar and Pasir Gudang.
Zulkarnain said the one-day state-wide enforcement operation was carried out from 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday involving 275 personnel, including eight police and 13 Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) officers.
On the operation, he said a total of 2,291 summonses were issued after 8,982 vehicles were inspected.
"The three most common offences detected were driving without a licence, expired motor vehicle licences and expired insurance coverage.
"A total of 571 cases involved motorists without a valid driving licence, followed by expired road tax (523) and expired insurance (506)," he said, adding that other offences included illegal vehicle modifications and commercial vehicle-related infractions.
He said summonses issued during the operation carried a minimum fine of RM150, adding that offences prosecuted in court have penalties ranging from RM300 to RM2,000.
He added that the public can channel traffic-related complaints through the MyJPJ application or email at aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my.
