DKI Satpol PP Issues Circular: Business Places To Find Parking Fields, Use Sidewalks Will Be Sanctioned

JAKARTA - Head of DKI Jakarta Satpol PP Satriadi Gunawan issued a circular to all owners or managers of business premises in Jakarta following the large number of sidewalks used as parking lots for visitors.

In the circular letter number 3-0002/SE/2025, Satriadi asked business owners not to use sidewalks as their business parking lots and look for replacement land.

"The owner/manager of the place of business should provide adequate parking space locations for visitors/consumers or look for replacement parking lots," said Satriadi in a circular, quoted on Wednesday, January 22.

If under the supervision of the Satpol PP, they still find a place of business using the sidewalk or shoulder of the road to become a parking lot, the owner of the business will be sanctioned.

"If you do not heed this appeal letter, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government and other relevant agencies will take action in accordance with applicable regulations and all losses caused by this action will be your responsibility," said Satriadi.

Referring to Regional Regulation Number 8 of 2007 concerning Public Order, it is stated that everyone is prohibited from holding parking without the governor's or appointed official's permission.

If violated, there will be sanctions imposed, namely the threat of imprisonment for a minimum of 10 days and a maximum of 60 days or a fine of at least Rp. 100,000 or a maximum of Rp. 20 million.

Along with that, the DKI Satpol PP has also begun to control the sidewalks that are used as parking lots for restaurants to cafes in Jakarta since last Sunday, January 19.

"We started implementing it last Sunday. Continued, continue to coordinate at the sub-district level. City-level Satpol PP, sub-districts, coordinate with Dishub under their respective sub-districts," explained Satriadi.

While walking, the DKI Satpol PP also continues to map the sidewalk points used into parking spaces in various areas. Locations that are prioritized to be put in order are the ones in the public spotlight.

"It's running now. What we can see is clear news, for example those that go viral, we will do it first. Now, we will continue to other areas," said Satriadi.