'Stop Tot Tot Wuk', DPR Supports New Siren Rules Officials

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the DPR RI, Rano Alfath supports the policy of the Head of the Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas) of the National Police Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho regarding the time limit for the use of escort sirens for state officials.

According to him, this policy is a positive breakthrough to maintain public order and comfort.

"I view the policy issued by the National Police Headquarters as a positive step and should be supported. We know that the use of sirens is intended for certain purposes, such as escort or emergency conditions. However, in practice, it is not uncommon for sirens to be used excessively or at inappropriate times, causing public unrest," said Rano, quoted Monday, September 22.

The PKB legislator also revealed that he often received complaints from residents regarding the use of sirens which were considered disturbing. Therefore, this policy is expected to be implemented consistently in the field.

"We also often receive aspirations from the public regarding complaints about the use of disturbing sirens. Therefore, I see this policy is in line with the spirit of control and efforts to bring public order. The police as an APH have taken anticipatory steps and of course we need to monitor this together so that the rules can run consistently in the field," he said.

Rano emphasized that Commission III of the DPR fully supports policies whose aim is to maintain public order, comfort, and justice.

"Our hope is that this rule is not only firm in its implementation, but also accompanied by good socialization, so that the public and parties authorized to use sirens understand the limits," he said.

"The point is that we support this policy and hope to be one of the small but important efforts in increasing traffic discipline and public comfort," continued Rano.

Previously, the Head of Traffic Police, Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, temporarily frozen the use of sirens and strobos in escorting state officials' vehicles. He also prohibits the use of sirens at certain times, such as when the call to prayer reverberates.

"In the afternoon or evening or there is an call to prayer not to use sirens," said Agus Suryonugroho, in his statement, Saturday, September 20.

Agus emphasized that sirens can only be used in certain conditions that really require priority. "Even if it is used, the siren is for special things, not arbitrary. Meanwhile, this is an appeal not to use it if it is not urgent," he said.

This policy is a response to criticism and public input, in line with the Polantas Menyapa' program he initiated.