President of Retired Senior Police Officers Association of Malaysia, Dato’ Meor Chek Hussien Mahayuddin said, such an alternative should be adopted by heavy vehicle operators who transport goods.

“As much as possible, we should utilise rail trains to move goods,” he said.

Meanwhile, Director of Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), CP Dato' Sri Mohd Mohd Yusri Hj. Hassan Basri said, police encourage public tip-offs of traffic offences, especially those involving drivers of heavy vehicles.

“We strongly urge people to pass us such information fast as it will help in preventing accidents from occurring.

“Such a move will assist JSPT or other enforcement agencies to take action. But the recordings must be given through the proper channels.

“Such cooperation through the sharing of information is vital towards reducing the number of accidents in the country and tracking down offenders,” he said.

However, Dato' Sri Mohd Yusri advised the public against taking advantage of a situation by merely recording a road mishap for the sake of making it viral on social media and gaining followers.