{
  "id": 13891320,
  "title": "Driver monitoring aims to stop commercial vehicle crashes before they happen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/driver-monitoring-aims-to-stop-commercial-vehicle-crashes-before-they",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T06:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128250/driver-monitoring-aims-to-stop-commercial-vehicle-crashes-before-they-happen"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The government of Malaysia is planning to make driver-monitoring telematics systems mandatory for commercial vehicle operators starting from 2027, as part of efforts to reduce accidents involving these vehicles. The technology will enable operators to monitor drivers' behaviour in real time or through recorded data, including speeding, sudden braking, acceleration, and eye movements. According to Transport Minister Anthony Loke, the systems may also incorporate breath-testing and heart-rate monitoring capabilities to identify drivers who may be unfit to drive. The initiative aims to tackle the underlying causes of accidents, particularly those linked to drug use, by addressing root causes rather than just imposing punishments. Six telematics vendors have already received accreditation from the Road Transport Department, allowing commercial vehicle operators to choose their preferred provider. The installation requirement is currently voluntary, but the government plans to introduce it progressively starting from 2027.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}