Tickets For Emission Tests In Jakarta Stopped Then Implemented Again, DPRD Values Due To Lack Of Study

DKI Jakarta DPRD Building (doc DKI Jakarta Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - Chairman of Commission B of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Ismail, views that the re-implementation of fines for vehicles that do not pass the emission test indicates a lack of study on the implementation.

Initially, the emission test ticket had been running since September 1, 2023. However, its implementation was only carried out in the first week and the Metro Police decided to stop it, before it was finally decided to be re-implemented.

"There are indications of lack of study. Therefore, this (emission test ticket) in its implementation must be prepared properly," Ismail told reporters, Friday, October 13.

Ismail considers it legal if the emission test ticket is valid again. However, the DKI Provincial Government together with the Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya must prepare for its implementation properly.

"Prepare it carefully. One of them is carefully studied. Involve related parties who have the authority, have competence, so that when implemented they do not confuse residents," said Ismail.

On the other hand, the DKI Provincial Government also needs to raise public awareness that testing exhaust emissions on their vehicles is carried out to reduce pollution levels in Jakarta, not just fear being subject to fines.

"When we don't find an effective way to raise awareness, then whatever method it is, it must be temporary. For example, a ticket, okay. Well, when we apply the emission test it is slack, people will return to their original habits, not paying attention to the issue of carbon emissions. Even though what we want is awareness. This is what the formula needs to be sought," he explained.

Previously, the Head of the Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, said that the ticket for vehicles that had not or did not pass the emission test that had again been in effect had been agreed with the Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya.

"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.

Initially, the emission test ticket had been running since September 1, 2023. However, the implementation was only carried out in the first week and the Metro Police decided to stop it.

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 do the fine, the population will fully carry out emission tests," he continued.