Traffic Violations Among Students, Central Java Police Educated To A Number Of Schools Regarding Driving Ethics

In order to suppress the acceleration and traffic violations committed by young drivers or minors, the Central Java Police promoted socialization activities in the school environment.

This activity, which is packaged in the Police Goes To School program, is one of the mainstays of the Central Java Police to educate teenagers and children at the elementary to high school levels.

"Students or minors are given education so that they understand the safety of traffic," said Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Police, Kombes Pol Satake Bayu Setianto, Friday, March 8.

Young motorists, he said, were often caught for committing violations such as riding three, using a ranmor that did not match specifications to speeding action and illegal racing.

"They need an understanding of the safety aspect. If you do a quick action, it can endanger yourself and others," he explained.

"Vehicles need ethics. There are legal sanctions for those who violate, especially if they are involved in accidents that harm others," added the Head of Public Relations.

The phenomenon of traffic violations by minors, often occurs in Central Java. Based on data in 2023, there are 15,321 children under the age of 15, who are registered as traffic violators.

In fact, as stated by the Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Police, Kombes Satake Bayu Setianto, every accident always starts from traffic violations. For this reason, he hopes that parents will not easily allow minors to drive motorized vehicles.

"Through traffic safety operations, we are trying to suppress traffic accidents, including traffic accidents involving children," said Satake Bayu.

According to Kombes Satake, driving not only requires physical and mental readiness, but also good traffic skills and knowledge.

"Don't be easy to give access to vehicles to children. Legally, someone can only get a SIM at the age of 17 and have an ID card," he said.