Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that the Road Transport Department (RTD) will implement bodycams for its personnel to improve enforcement transparency, particularly concerning heavy vehicles. This measure aims to protect the RTD's image and integrity while safeguarding officers from criticism and accusations during enforcement actions.
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Why are lorries more dangerous on the road? A deep dive into the risks, penalties, and new laws in the pipeline Speaking at a press conference following the Ministry’s 2025 New Year briefing, he stated that equipping RTD officers with bodycams in the field would improve their effectiveness, particularly concerning heavy vehicles.
“As I have mentioned before, sometimes our officers face criticism, humiliation, and various accusations. With the body camera, RTD officers are protected, as any evidence during their enforcement actions can be captured,” he said.
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