Odd-Even License Plate Policy is Abolished During Isra Mi'raj and Chinese New Year Holidays, January 27-29

Odd-even illustration on the Jakarta (ANTARA) section

JAKARTA – The Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) announced that the odd-even system for motorized vehicles in the capital city will be abolished on Monday to Wednesday, January 27-29, 2025.

Head of the Jakarta Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, explained that the elimination of the odd-even system was carried out because it coincided with a national holiday in the context of the commemoration of Isra Mi'raj and the celebration of Chinese New Year.

"In connection with the commemoration of Isra Mi'raj and the celebration of Chinese New Year, the odd-even provision on January 27-29, 2025 is abolished," said Syafrin in his statement, Monday, January 20.

The determination of this holiday refers to the Joint Decree of the Minister of Religion, Minister of Manpower, and Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform of the Republic of Indonesia Number 855 of 2023, Number 3 of 2023, and Number 4 of 2023 concerning National Holidays and Joint Leave in 2024.

In addition, Governor Regulation Number 88 of 2019 Article 3 Paragraph (3) states that traffic restrictions with an odd-even system do not apply on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays determined by presidential decree.

Syafrin appealed to the public to continue to comply with traffic regulations during this long holiday. "We appeal to drivers to always obey traffic signs, prioritize safety on the road, and follow the directions of officers in the field," he added.

The odd-even system in Jakarta is applied on 25 roads every Monday to Friday, with two time sessions. The first session runs from 06.00 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB) to 10.00 a.m. WIB, while the second session starts at 16.00 WIB to 21.00 WIB.

Drivers who violate this rule will be subject to a fine of up to IDR 500,000, in accordance with Article 287 Paragraph 1 of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Road Transportation.