The Stop Tot Tot Wuk Wuk Movement Is Measuring From A Sense Of Injustice On The Road

The sticker for the 'Stop Tot Wuk Wuk' movement in a resident's vehicle insinuated astrobe user official and siren on the highway. (X/@SelebtwitMobil)

JAKARTA The emergence of the stop tot tot wuk wukkulangan movement is a form of public anger over the practice of misuse of vehicle attributes.

Lately, social media is busy with the movement to stop tot wuk wuk, which depicts the sound of sirens and strobos that are often used by officials in Indonesia on highways and toll roads.

The use of vehicle accessories is considered to have violated the rules and disturbed driving comfort. This form of protest appears in various ways, ranging from digital posters spread across social media, to satire stickers attached to private vehicles.

One of the stickers that was circulating was reading, "Our tax is on your vehicle. Stop noisy on the Tot Tot Wuk Wuk!" road

Artist Bertrand Antholin was among those who vocally voiced his anger over the illegal use of sirens and strobes. He is often even said to represent the voices of the people who are fed up with the use of these sirens and strobos.

Public complaints are mainly directed at official vehicles that use escort, although not in an emergency situation. In fact, not a few civilian-plated vehicles use strobo or sirens.

"If it's hot, it's jammed, then the sounds sound is really loud, it just makes you emotional. We both pay taxes, but we have to pay taxes for officials who just want to have meetings or ordinary things," said a motorist from Jakarta, who admitted that he was annoyed every time he heard the sound of sirens on the road.

Responding to netizens' concerns in social media. The Palace spoke up. Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi emphasized that public officials must maintain propriety and not use siren and strobe facilities excessively. The rules do allow it to certain conditions, but its implementation must respect public order.

"Don't use it for something that goes beyond reasonable limits and still we have to pay attention to and respect other service users," said Prasetyo at the Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex, Friday (19/9/2025).

This Gerindra Party politician also gave an example of President Prabowo Subianto who does not always wear sirens while driving. The president often joins in traffic jams, even if the red light also stops, when there is nothing that is in a hurry to reach a certain place," said Prasetyo.

Transportation observer Djoko Setijoworno said the most basic reason for the public's rejection was the misuse of sirens and rotators or known as strobos on the streets. People often see private vehicles or officials who are not in an emergency using stroboe to penetrate congestion.

This, said Djoko, raises the perception that strobo is a symbol of privilege, no longer a tool for public safety.

"This inappropriate use creates an unfair sense and triggers anger," said Djoko in a statement received by VOI.

Not only causing social jealousy, but the use of rotators also has a direct impact on the comfort of residents, according to Djoko. The loud siren sound, especially at night or in a densely populated environment, often disturbs people's rest times.

Furthermore, the use of sirens and strobes carelessly also has the potential to reduce public confidence in the emergency system.

When they heard the siren, the public was no longer sure whether it was really an emergency situation or just a vehicle looking for a shortcut. As a result, when there is a real emergency situation, the response of the community to give way may not be as fast or what they should be," he added.

Referring to Articles 134 and 135 of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Force, red or blue sirens and signal lights (strobos) are allowed for vehicles that have major rights, namely fire engines carrying out their duties, ambulances transporting sick people, and vehicles to provide assistance in traffic accidents.

In addition, its use is also allowed to escort vehicles led by state institutions as well as vehicles leading and foreign state officials as well as international institutions that are state guests, convoys of corpse delivery, and convoys or vehicles for certain interests, according to the consideration of police officers.

The illegal anti-air siren and strobe movement emerged shortly after a massive protest by the Indonesian people over the existence of various allowances, including housing allowances of IDR 50 million per month, for members of the DPR. If calculated, the total revenue of council members reaches IDR 200 million per month.

This figure is considered too fantastic, giving rise to fairly wide inequality with the people, the majority of whom are experiencing financial difficulties.

Feelings of injustice were also poured out to officials who took advantage of the use of illegal sirens and strobos which are often used to divide congestion, not infrequently even running red lights, thus creating injustice on the highway.

"This rejection is not just discomfort, but has a serious impact," said Djoko.

"Essentially, the use of sirens and rotators that are not in accordance with the rules creates injustice, disturbs calm, and ultimately destroys the essence of its goal as a means of safety," he added.