PETALING JAYA: Road safety experts weighed in on the use of dashcams on e-hailing and commercial vehicles, pointing out how it could transform the investigations of accidents and the enforcement of traffic laws. “Empirical research generally shows that dashcams are very effective in capturing and recording accidents, although the level of deterrence against reckless driving shows varying results. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia traffic and road safety psychologist Prof Dr Rozmi Ismail echoed similar views and said the ­government should hold campaigns to encourage the use of dashcams in vehicles. “Apart from traffic accidents, it can help solve crimes and even provide information on wildlife straying from their habitat. “Motorcyclists especially, who comprise the highest number of traffic fatalities, should consider using dashcams, as they are highly vulnerable to accidents,” Rozmi said.

Source: The Star January 25, 2026 06:49 UTC