Zebra Operation In South Sulawesi Net 7,901 Traffic Violator

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JAKARTA - There were 7,901 traffic violators who were caught in the 2022 Pallawa Zebra Operation for 14 days in South Sulawesi.

"It was recorded that 54 drivers were ticketed, and 7,901 violators were subject to reprimands and were required to sign a statement not to repeat and complete the completeness of their vehicles from the traffic officers in the field," said Director of Ditlantas Polda Sulsel, Kombes Pol Faizal in Makassar, Tuesday, October 18, as reported by Antara.

The implementation of operations that run 14 days on 3-16 October 2022 aims to make motorists obedient and orderly in traffic for the safety of themselves and others.

For traffic accident data (Lakalantas) in all Polres ranks in 24 regencies and cities, said Faizal, this year's Zebra operation experienced a significant decline.

The number of Laka incidents was recorded at 126 cases, or decreased compared to 2021 as many as 242 cases or decreased by 48 percent. Meanwhile, the death toll from Lakalantas in 2022 was 18 people and 2022 as many as 50 people or decreased by 64 percent.

Meanwhile, 26 people were seriously injured in 2022, and in 2021 19. This trend increased by 37 percent. Of the minor injuries in 2022 as many as 147 cases, in 2021 there were 285, or a decrease of 48 percent.

When referring to the number of traffic violations, Makassar, he said, it was still the highest from other regions. There were 504 violations recorded. A total of 450 violators were subject to warning witnesses.

In addition, during Zebra's operation, 54 vehicles violating traffic were caught on CCTV camera Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE).

"We hope that the road users will adhere to the existing rules and traffic signs. Prioritizing safety in driving is because it is very important," he stressed.