Cover image via Paul Tan
The Automated Enforcement System (AES), which was introduced in September 2012, will be making a comeback this March and the government plans to include the road offenders' demerit point system (Kejara) along with it
But why is the AES getting so much flak from the public?
The AES, a system consisting of fixed and mobile cameras, can automatically detect and record traffic offences by using an advanced system with the cameras being placed at easy-to-identify places. This system is presently used to detect those who beat speed limits and red lights in Malaysia. AES is also being used in many other countries including France, Germany and Australia.
**However, it was alleged that companies running the system – Beta Tegap Sdn Bhd dan ATES Sdn Bhd – were contracted to install and run the speed-trap camera system, allowing them to earn RM16 from every fine issued by the system. This sparked public anger over what is seen to be a privatisation of traffic law enforcement.**
