Making dashcams compulsory a challenge – Police

SHAH ALAM - In an effort to enhance road safety and address the rising number of daily road crashes, Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department is strongly advocating for the use of dashcams in motor vehicles.

However, its director Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the proposition of making dashcams mandatory for all vehicles in Malaysia faces significant challenges.

Azman acknowledges the prevalence of road accidents in the country and emphasises the potential benefits of having dashcams installed in vehicles.

The proposition of making dashcams mandatory involves a complex process that requires careful planning and collaboration among various authorities, he said.

"It will be a big challenge to make dashcams compulsory as the authorities would have to plan and decide how to enforce it. It is a car accessory, and we can only encourage people to use it, but making it compulsory would be challenging.

"However, making dashcams mandatory would certainly benefit the motorists and all authorities involved in the long run.

"On top of that, a serious collaboration is needed with all authorities involved in making this happen," he said.

While dashcams are increasingly becoming a standard feature in new passenger cars, there is a call for motorists with older vehicles to install them voluntarily.

"Currently. road crashes occur on a daily basis in the country.

"The Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department of the Royal Malaysia Police strongly recommends motorists to install dashcams in their motor vehicles," he added.

Meanwhile, experts had also urged authorities to consider making dashcams mandatory for all vehicles, citing their crucial role in enhancing road safety and resolving disputes.