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Keratan Akhbar Pilihan Work With Traffic Cops Not Offenders

Published: 25 Jan 2023 6.20 AM Updated: 17 Jul 2026 3.32 AM
Kuala Lumpur, 22nd January 2023 - JSPT KL Traffic police have appealed to motorists to refrain from posting alerts about police presence on the roads via applications such as Waze as they hamper enforcement against errant drivers, especially those driving under the influence of alcohol and other habitual traffic offenders.
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Kuala Lumpur, 22nd January 2023 - JSPT KL Traffic police have appealed to motorists to refrain from posting alerts about police presence on the roads via applications such as Waze as they hamper enforcement against errant drivers, especially those driving under the influence of alcohol and other habitual traffic offenders.

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department Chief, ACP Sarifudin Mohd Salleh said while there was nothing the police could do to stop people from doing so, motorists should realise dangers caused by drunk drivers and other errant motorists like those beating traffic lights and committing other traffic offences.

He said updates on Waze, which lets users report the presence of police on the pacted police operations.

“We cannot stop the flow of such information. However, we hope users work with the police instead of trying to help those who commit traffic offences.

“There is no need to share the location of police presence as it can impact the effectiveness of traffic enforcement,” he said.

Read further on the New Straits Times' article attached.

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ArticlePublished 25 Jan 2023 6.20 AMUpdated 17 Jul 2026 3.32 AM