The system began operation on 2005 with the cooperation of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), Malaysian Highway Authority, Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) and the Ministry of Transport Malaysia.
The system is used for traffic monitoring, accident, construction and other situations that happen on the roads and highways in Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley.
The ATMS acts as the eyes and ears of the ITIS where all traffic information are collected.
The data are disseminated via Variable Message Signs (VMS), radio stations, the Internet and the ITIS Call Centre.
In 2007, the Ministry of Transport Malaysia implemented the Automated Enforcement System (AES).