JPJ issues over 56,000 summonses since Sept 1

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 1): Captured through the Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) that took over the system on September 1 this year, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued more than 56,000 summonses, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Kamaruddin Jaafar.

The Malay Mail reports that he told Dewan Rakyat today that 52,846 were issued for speeding while 3,834 were for running red lights.

“The number of traffic offenders who have settled their summonses is very low and this is quite saddening. But they must pay their summonses or risk being blacklisted.

“Those blacklisted will no longer be allowed to deal with JPJ until they have settled their summonses,” Kamaruddin was quoted as saying.

The consequences of being issued the Awas summonses, require a payment of RM300 within a period of 60 days. If the fine is not paid, individuals will be charged in court. Should they fail to turn up in court, they will be blacklisted from dealing with JPJ. 

The news portal reports that in responding to a question by Wan Hassan on camera placements, the deputy minister said that any decision would be made following engagement with agencies under the purview of his ministry, including the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS).