Malaysia

Don’t use Waze to share roadblocks, aid traffic offenders: police

It hampers enforcement efforts against drunk driving, other road offences, authorities say

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 29 Jan 2023 9:28AM

Don’t use Waze to share roadblocks, aid traffic offenders: police
Road users should be aware of the dangers they face due to negligence from drunk drivers, or those running red lights, driving against the flow of traffic and so on – the public, especially road users, should cooperate with police instead of trying to help those who commit road offences, say the authorities. – ALIF OMAR/The Vibes file pic, January 29, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Kuala Lumpur police have advised the public not to share information on police presence and roadblocks through the Waze navigation application. 

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said doing so will only hamper enforcement efforts against motorists driving under the influence of alcohol and those who commit other traffic offences. 

Azmi said road users should be aware of the dangers they face due to negligence from drunk drivers, or those running red lights, driving against the flow of traffic and so on.

“Those who have never been affected by the misfortune caused by the carelessness and negligence of traffic offenders, will not be able to feel the pain and suffering victims’ families have to endure.

“And that is why it is my hope that the public, especially road users, will cooperate with police instead of trying to help those who commit road offences,” he said in his speech at the High Profile Policing programme at Wonderland Park, Taman Sri Murni here last night.

Also present at the programme, which is aimed at raising awareness about crime prevention and safety, were Sentul district police chief Beh Eng Lai and JL 99 group executive chairman Datuk Seri Jeff Lee. – Bernama, January 29, 2023

Related News

Malaysia / 1d

Police maintain cordon at Paya Terubong landslide site after doctor’s death

Malaysia / 2d

Man dies after being stung by bees

Malaysia / 3d

Police looking for owner and driver of car spotted with two men on it

Malaysia / 3d

Indonesia seizes 1.16 tonnes of ketamine from tanker in Strait of Malacca

Malaysia / 4d

Penang to seek greater clarification over Waze ban

Malaysia / 6d

Waze banned to protect government information and users' personal data from Israeli threats – PM

Spotlight

Malaysia

Mahathir’s RM150m defamation suit against Anwar faces uncertainty

Malaysia

Son shocked by father’s fatal hacking in FELDA settlement

Malaysia

Election Commission to meet on Nov 6 to set key dates for Sarawak polls

Malaysia

PH says final 72 hours could decide Melaka election outcome despite 70-80% target

Malaysia

RM3.28m Govt aid reaches 164 Indian community places of worship

Malaysia

Ismail Lasim holds off on new Negeri Sembilan exco appointments pending court decision

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Battersea project’s high upfront cost led to losses for Malaysian investors, says Anwar

Malaysia

Ras Adiba condemns unauthorised entry into missing TV host Zalina Azman’s home

You may be interested

Malaysia

M40 spend nearly 70% of income on essentials as Govt reviews aid eligibility

Malaysia

Retired government servant charged with committing sexual offenses against two children

Malaysia

PN moves to discipline Bersatu, with suspension or expulsion possible

Malaysia

Online scam losses hit RM1.2b, but only RM14.3m recovered, Home Minster says

Malaysia

Chinese national obtained drugs from Penang supermarket, say cops

Malaysia

Zahid defends RM6.1b rural road spending, says RM2.1b gap does not indicate leakage

Malaysia

Son shocked by father’s fatal hacking in FELDA settlement

Malaysia

‘Zalim apa ini?’ Anwar challenges claims opposition areas are sidelined

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir