Stakeholders in Malaysia are pushing for mandatory dashcams in vehicles, claiming significant safety improvements and reduced insurance fraud. Experts argue that dashcams deter reckless driving and provide crucial evidence in accidents.
Reports by JUNAID IBRAHIM, FARIK ZOLKEPLI and GERARD GIMINO PETALING JAYA: Dashboard camera, once an optional accessory, is now seen as a vital safety feature of a vehicle to ensure better driving behaviour, say stakeholders. In a push to transform road safety , industry players are advocating for mandatory dashcams in vehicles, citing significant improvements in road safety and a reduction in false insurance claims.
Transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan said that with dashcams, driving can be safer as motorists are aware they are being recorded. “When drivers know they’re being recorded, they’re less likely to speed, tailgate, or engage in aggressive behaviour.Wan Agyl added that the use of dashcams should also be paired with a comprehensive system such as the implementation of artificial intelligence. He said that with the system, not only bad driving habits can be recorded but potential accidents can also be avoided.“For individual drivers, the same principle applies. “Knowing you’re being recorded doesn’t just keep you in check; it also gives you a layer of protection against false claims or unfair blame in an accident.Wan Agyl said mandatory dashcams should be imposed on commercial vehicles such as lorries and buses, where accountability is important. “Encourage private drivers to install dashcams by offering incentives like insurance discounts or tax deductions. “Most importantly, establish clear laws around data protection and footage use, so people feel confident their privacy is respected,” he said. Assoc Prof Dr Law Teik Hua, head of the Road Safety Research Centre at Universiti Putra Malaysia’s Engineering Faculty, said dashcams provide clear and unbiased information in accidents.“They also promote safer driving by acting as a deterrent to reckless behaviour and support law enforcement in investigation
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