“Police reported ahead.”
Thanks to Waze, sometimes we’re alerted about the presence of police as far as 1km ahead of us. This feature is especially beneficial to speedsters. However, there is something that Waze or any GPS applications cannot detect.
Say hello to MOVING AES
This link shows you all the speed traps in Malaysia, those fixed/permanent AES by the side of the road, officially enforced in September 2012. However JPJ’s official website does not mention if the viral moving AES video that we have all been receiving on WhatsApp is already in effect.
The said TikTok video that’s been circulating recently is actually from November 2023. The video shows a JPJ officer with a speed trap attached to his bike but here’s the trick.
The moving AES does not only detect speeding drivers but it can also reveal information about the owner of the vehicles based on the registration number alone. The speed trap uses the APNR concept (Automated Number Plate Recognise), which tells a lot about the person behind the wheel.
“The device can detect if the road tax of the vehicle has expired. If you’re caught driving with an expired road tax and insurance, get ready to receive a call,” the caption in the video stated.
In a YouTube video by J Nakama Channel, a briefing was conducted by the JPJ officers before they begin testing the moving AES. To this day, there is no official word if the moving AES is enforced.
You can watch the TikTok video below.
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To those who travel often, have you spotted these moving speed trap devices on the road? Do you think it’s a brilliant idea to catch those who are not only speeding but also driving illegally with expired road tax?
