Land Transport Authority (LTA) Road Enforcement Officers will soon begin wearing body-worn cameras, or bodycams, as part of efforts to improve road safety enforcement and enhance transparency in their operations.

LTA Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa said five bodycams would be introduced in the initial phase and rotated among enforcement officers across all regions.

“This initiative represents a significant step forward in modernising enforcement practices while strengthening public confidence, transparency, and accountability in the Authority’s work,” Mr Rokosawa said.

He said the introduction of bodycams was guided by three key objectives, to provide a reliable record of officer–public interactions, to protect both officers and road users by reducing the potential for disputes, and to enhance professionalism and trust in how the Authority delivers its services.

“Enforcement is a vital part of road safety. It is about saving lives and ensuring every road user behaves responsibly.”

“The bodycams will not only support our officers in carrying out their roles more effectively, but also give the public reassurance that their rights and safety are protected during interactions with enforcement teams.”

The small, portable cameras will record both video and sound during official duties and store recordings securely to prevent unauthorised access or misuse.

Mr Rokosawa said the bodycams would only be activated during enforcement duties such as roadside checks or issuing Traffic Infringement Notices.

“The rollout of bodycams is about fairness and protection, for both sides.”

“They safeguard our officers from false accusations while also ensuring the public is treated with respect, transparency, and professionalism.”