In-car cameras drive more to report offences
Published on Sep 15, 2013
A camera mounted on a rear-view mirror. The Traffic Police and GIA are exploring means to encourage the installation of such cameras in vehicles. -- ST PHOTO: LIM SIN THAI
By Joyce Lim
With more motorists installing surveillance cameras in their vehicles, some have taken to playing traffic vigilantes when they capture footage of others breaking the rules.
"It's like a neighbourhood watch group, except it's on the road," said Mr Jonathan Thong, 45, who has submitted 12 such videos to the Traffic Police in the past year.
The project manager and father of two believes he is helping to promote road safety. If errant drivers know their behaviour might be recorded and reported to the authorities, they may be encouraged to be more courteous on the road, he said.
The videos he sent to the Traffic Police were taken on different occasions and included incidents of motorists who made illegal turns, crossed double white lines and stopped in yellow boxes.
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