Emission Test Tickets In Jakarta Again Valid November 1, 2023

Illustration of a ticket (ANTARA)

Head of the Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, said that the ticket for vehicles that have not passed or have not passed the emission test will be valid again on November 1.

This was agreed with the Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya after previously the implementation of the emission test ticket was terminated a month ago.

"We are also coordinating with colleagues from Polda Metro Jaya, with Pak Dirlantas, as of November 1, we will again carry out a ticket for emission test violations," Syafrin told reporters, Sunday, October 8.

Syafrin admitted that the emission test ticket had been temporarily suspended to provide opportunities for the public to undergo emission tests in order to control air pollution in Jakarta.

Based on data up to October 6, 2023, it was recorded that 1,120,672 four-wheeled vehicles and 119,792 two-wheeled vehicles had carried out emission tests. From the addition of the number of vehicles tested for emissions, Syafrin said that the emission test ticket had been effectively carried out.

"The consideration is that socialization has been massive, free emission tests have also been massive, and there has been a significant increase in the number of tested vehicles," said Syafrin.

"This means that as a whole the community is aware of carrying out emission tests. So that when we carry out the ticketing, the population will fully carry out emission tests," he continued.

As is known, the emission test ticket will begin on September 1 at several points. Vehicles that do not pass the emission test will be subject to fines ranging from Rp250 thousand to Rp500 thousand.

2-wheeled vehicles are subject to a fine of Rp. 250 thousand. Meanwhile, 4-wheeled vehicles are Rp. 500 thousand. The amount of fines is regulated in accordance with Article 285 Paragraph 1 and Article 276 of Law No. 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation (LLAJ).

After a few days, Polda Metro Jaya changed the enforcement scheme in the emission test. Later, vehicles that do not pass the emission test will not be ticketed.

"In the future, there will not be a ticket that does not pass (emission test). So a persuasive and educational approach," said Irwasda Polda Metro Jaya as well as Kasatgas for Air Pollution Control Kombes Nurcholis some time ago.

Violators of the emission test will only be asked to repair their vehicles. Thus, it does not contribute to air pollution in Jakarta. The reasons behind the elimination of prosecution are in the form of a ticket to violators of the emission test because it is not effective when applied.

"After being evaluated, it is not effective. The public is advised to serve or maintain vehicles," said Nurcholis.