Over 600 SMS alerts for "Clean Air" campaign

If Malta is anything to go by, it seems that authorities calling out for citizens to report on other citizens works. But if such initiatives proliferate, will we always know when we cross the line, between performing a civic duty and becoming an informant?

In just three days, 639 reports of emissions have been logged with the Malta Transport Authority under its new Emission Alert SMS 4 Clean Air campaign, reports The Times of Malta.

"Motorists and commuters are being urged to assume the role of enforcement officers by sending a text message to 5061 1899 with the registration number of the vehicle belching out the offending smoke."

Related: - Malta launches "Emission Alert" by SMS

emily | 9:30 AM | Citizens as Informants |
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