DKI Jakarta Transportation Service Together With Polda Metro Jaya Ticketed 1,205 Motorized Vehicles Against Direction

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) together with the Polda Metro Jaya have carried out traffic raids and managed to crack down on 1,205 motorized vehicles for going against a number of roads in DKI Jakarta.

The head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, revealed that the number of vehicles being prosecuted was the result of action against motorized vehicles in the opposite direction by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Transportation Agency for nine days, from February 22 to March 15, 2024.

"The number of vehicles being prosecuted (Police BAP / ticket) is 1,205 vehicles," said Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) Syafrin Liputo when confirmed in Jakarta, Saturday, March 16.

The raid was carried out simultaneously in five areas of Jakarta, starting from 07.30 to 10.00 WIB and 16.00 to 18.00 WIB, involving joint personnel from the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, TNI, and the Traffic Directorate (Ditlantas) Polda Metro Jaya.

According to Syafrin, the selection of enforcement locations is adjusted to the regional potential for violations to occur against the direction or against the flow. This is done in the hope of increasing awareness and discipline in traffic and creating smoothness, security, and road safety.

The prosecution was also carried out in 33 locations spread across several areas of Jakarta, including Jalan KH Wahid Hasyim, Kebon Sirih, Kalibata Raya, Lt. Gen Suprapto, Balikpapan, Kramat Bunder, Kramat Jaya, Marunda, Lake Sunter, Emporium, Nias Bridge, Pegangsaan Dua Pintu, Tanah Merdeka, Kapuk Water Gate, Cengkareng, Rawa Buaya, Ring Road Rawa Buaya, Kamal Raya, Tanjung Barat, Ciputat Raya, Pondok Labu, and a number of other locations.

Riding a motorcycle against the direction is a dangerous behavior that can lead to various risks and serious consequences, including:

Accident: Riding a motorbike in the opposite direction increases the risk of frontal collisions with other vehicles moving according to direction. This can cause severe accidents and serious injuries to motorists, passengers, and other road users.

Injuries and deaths: Accidents that occur in the opposite direction have the potential to cause serious injuries, such as fractures, burns, head injuries, and internal trauma. In fact, severe accidents can lead to the death of the driver or other person involved.

Legal action: Riding a motorbike against the direction is a serious violation of the law and can result in legal action, such as fines, legal sanctions, and revocation of a driving license. In addition, drivers who are involved in accidents against directions can also be prosecuted civilly and criminally.

Disturbing traffic: The opposite behavior disrupts the traffic flow that has been set and increases the risk of accidents for other motorists who do not expect the existence of motorbikes that come from the wrong direction.

Psychological impacts: Being involved in an accident or breaking the law can cause serious psychological impacts for motorists, such as stress, anxiety, guilt, and trauma.

Therefore, it is important for all motorcyclists to respect traffic rules, including the prohibition of riding a motorcycle against direction, for the safety of themselves and other road users.