Penang govt orders immediate halt of ‘hot’ ANPR parking system
Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow says the decision was made after discussions with Penang DAP chairman Steven Sim and vice-chairman Zairil Khir Johari.
Penang's government has halted the use of its automated number plate recognition (ANPR) parking system, following a discussion with DAP leaders Steven Sim and Zairil Khir Johari. The decision comes after the system recorded between 7,000 and 10,000 parking violations per month, according to state government reports. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated that the review is essential to ensure policies align with the interests of Penangites.
The ANPR system cross-references number plates with the road transport department database, issuing on-the-spot fines for illegal parking or unpaid fines. Implemented in April last year, the system was operated by the Penang island city council and Seberang Perai municipal council, each with five ANPR vehicles. Mayor A Rajendran said the council supervises nearly 20,000 parking bays, and the system enhances efficiency while minimizing the need for extra enforcement personnel and high operating costs.
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