20 more offences under Kejara
Stricter enforcement is meant to save lives, says Liow
KUALA LUMPUR: More offences will be added to the Demerit Points System (Kejara) by year-end, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
He said that among the offences to be included were overtaking across double lines and driving in the emergency lane.
“We are planning to introduce another 19 or 20 offences into the demerit system to keep drivers disciplined and to reduce accidents,” he said at a press conference after witnessing the 3M Malaysia and Miros Partnership to improve road safety in Asean, at Wisma MCA.
Liow said the stricter enforcement was not focused on imposing penalties but on saving lives.
He said there were 7,125 road accident deaths last year and the Government hoped to reduce the accident rate by 10% annually.
“We have to work hard and introduce many measures to reduce accidents,” he said.
Liow said the Government also wanted to come up with a school syllabus to educate children about road safety besides improving road and vehicle designs.
The Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas), which is a combination of the Automated Enforcement System (AES) and Kejara, came into operation on April 15.
Under the system, traffic offenders accumulate demerit points for two offences – speeding and running the red light.
Under Kejara, motorists start with 20 points each and the driving licence will be revoked once all these are deducted.
Liow added that those who did not pay their traffic summonses within three months would be charged and if they fail to turn up in court, they would be blacklisted.
Earlier, Liow launched the Malaysia Book of Records Business Edition (Chinese Version).
In his speech, he encouraged Malaysians to achieve excellence in all fields and to break records.
“The Government is behind you to give you support,” he said.
Today being Malaysia Day, Liow reminded Malaysians to take care and protect the country.
He said people should not spread rumours that the country was going bankrupt.