Polda Metro Jaya Affirms Ban On Motorcycles Entering Toll Roads

Director of Traffic Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Latif Usman. ANTARA/Fianda Sjofjan Rassat

JAKARTA - The Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya confirmed the prohibition of motorbikes from entering toll roads as stipulated in the law.

"It's not just prohibiting it, it's not allowed by the rules, and indeed the provisions and safety on toll roads are not allowed," said Traffic Director of Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Latif Usman, quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, August 24.

The legislation in this case is contained in Government Regulation (PP) No. 44 of 2009 concerning amendments to PP No. 15 of 2005 concerning toll roads with Article 38 paragraph (1) which reads: "Toll roads are intended for users who use four-wheeled motorized vehicles. or more."

Latif also said that there was no discussion of hearings with any community regarding motorcycles entering toll roads.

Kombes Latif said the motorcycle community should have understood that according to regulations, two-wheeled vehicles are not allowed to cross on toll roads

"Nothing, and they should have understood the rules," he said.

He emphasized that the only two-wheeled vehicles allowed to enter the toll road were officers' motorbikes with certain specifications.

"Indeed, the provisions are for four wheels, except for officers who can use two wheels with large cc," he added.

The discourse about motorbikes crossing has resurfaced after Instagram social media users with the @IchaBigBike account requested that big motorbike users (MOGE) be allowed to cross the toll road.

"Okay, brother, please share what Om Rian has said, so that we as motorbike or Harley users can get facilities on the highway such as bicycles too. We can get facilities on toll roads, so if we want to tour far we can take the toll so it won't take long, don't make traffic jams," said Icha's statement on his Instagram account.