LTA officers will soon be equipped with bodycams

To modernise enforcement practices, the Land Transport Authority Road Enforcement Officers will soon be equipped with body cameras.

LTA Chief Executive Officer, Irimaia Rokosawa says five body cameras will be introduced in the initial phase and rotated among enforcement officers across all regions.

He says the initiative represents a significant step forward while strengthening public confidence, transparency, and accountability in the Authority’s work.

The CEO highlighted that the introduction of bodycams was guided by three key objectives, including providing a clear and reliable record of officer interaction during enforcement duties, to protect both LTA officers and members of the public by reducing the potential for disputes and misunderstandings and enhancing professionalism, accountability and trust in service delivery.

Rokosawa says the bodycams are designed to record both video and sound during public engagements, and store recordings securely to prevent unauthorised access or misuse. He says the body cameras would not operate continuously, nor would it intrude on the privacy of road users outside of enforcement contexts.

The CEO further says its sole purpose is to provide a factual and impartial record of interactions, particularly in situations where disputes or safety concerns may arise.

The rollout of body cameras will begin next week in the Central Eastern Division, with future implementation planned for the Western and Northern Divisions.