Understandably Metro Police Cancels Emission Test Ticket, Heru Budi: It Takes Time

Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono. (Diah A-VOI)

JAKARTA - Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono accepted the Polda Metro Jaya's decision to cancel the fine for vehicles that have not or did not pass the emission test in the capital city.

"Yes, just follow. It's up to the police friends who know the policy," said Heru at DKI Jakarta City Hall, Monday, September 11.

Heru understands that he has stopped the imposition of fines on emission test violators. Moreover, according to him, the DKI Provincial Government has mobilized a single agent of brand holders (ATPM) to increase the number of vehicles conducting emission tests.

The head of the Presidential Secretariat also realized that the ticketing for vehicle inspection operations on the road takes more time and energy than usual.

"Indeed, if the ticket is in the field, it does require energy, time. Yes, we are just looking for an efficient one," he said.

As is known, the emission test ticket will begin on September 1 at several points. Vehicles that do not pass the emission test will be subject to fines ranging from Rp250 thousand to Rp500 thousand.

2-wheeled vehicles are subject to a fine of Rp. 250 thousand. Meanwhile, 4-wheeled vehicles are Rp. 500 thousand. The amount of fines is regulated in accordance with Article 285 Paragraph 1 and Article 276 of Law No. 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation (LLAJ).

After a few days, Polda Metro Jaya changed the enforcement scheme in the emission test. Later, vehicles that do not pass the emission test will not be ticketed.

"In the future, there will not be a ticket that does not pass (emission test). So a persuasive and educational approach," said Irwasda Polda Metro Jaya as well as Kasatgas for Air Pollution Control Kombes Nurcholis when confirmed.

Violators of the emission test will only be asked to repair their vehicles. Thus, it does not contribute to air pollution in Jakarta.

The reasons behind the elimination of prosecution are in the form of a ticket to violators of the emission test because it is not effective when applied.

"After being evaluated, it is not effective. The public is advised to serve or maintain vehicles," said Nurcholis.