Deputy Transport Minister Ab Aziz Kaprawi said the cameras would be installed along highways and federal roads.
They are to help ensure road users comply with traffic rules at all times, as it will be a 24-hour enforcement system.
“The AES cameras will be added as we have a goal of reducing the accident rate by 50% by 2020, as per the international-level agreement,” Aziz told reporters during his Aidilfitri open house at Kampung Parit Jelutong, Parit Raja, here today.
The Sri Gading MP said at present, there are about 50 AES cameras installed nationwide.
He said all countries had been urged to reduce their accident rates by 50% by the year 2020, adding that this posed a big challenge to Malaysia as it was among those with the highest accident rates.
“We (the government) also do not want human capital loss due to accidents.
“Therefore, the AES is the best method since it is impartial. The cameras do not recognise people and will record all vehicles.”
Aziz also advised road users returning after the Hari Raya celebrations to take precautions by driving carefully and avoiding undesirable incidents.
He said roads would be safer if everyone followed the set traffic rules.