Newer speed enforcement cameras might get some extra features that are capable of recognising digital vehicle registration plates (e-plates) in the future.
Studies are currently being conducted on the Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS), according to Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah who also mentioned that the cameras will be installed in new locations, based on reports from Malay Mail.
As for improvements, there may be additional newer cameras installed but not in their current form, at new locations but this is still being studied in regard to e-plate usage.
Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah
It was a response to a supplementary question by Libaran MP Datuk Suhaimi Nasir at Parliament.
The Deputy Minister also mentioned that these cameras are expected to be able to detect the driver, vehicle number and speed level which would be helpful for authorities, FMT reported.
AwAS or formerly known as the Automated Enforcement System (AES) has a total of 45 cameras currently in operation in the country.
E-plates use radio frequency identification (RFID) technology that allows radio signal tracking and digital monitoring.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke previously mentioned that the government might introduce e-plates, but added that it would not be compulsory for vehicle owners considering the costs of changing their license plates.
