Noisy And Disturbing People, Police Secure Hundreds Of Brong Exhausts

Hundreds of Brong exhausts were secured at the Cilacap Police Station/ Photo: Doc. Cilacap Police

CILACAP - Starting at the beginning of 2024, the Cilacap Police Traffic Unit ranks intensified Brong exhaust raids or exhausts that did not comply with standards. Within 3 days, starting from January 2 to January 4, 2024, the Cilacap Police have secured 150 Brong exhausts.

Cilacap Police Chief Kombes Pol Ruruh Wicaksono through the Cilacap Police Traffic Unit, Kompol Nunung Farmadi, said that his party carried out a raid in response to public complaints, which were disturbed by the noise of the Brong exhaust.

According to him, users of this Brong exhaust vehicle also have a tendency to drive at high speed, which can increase the risk of accidents.

"This action is part of preventive measures to create a more comfortable and safe environment for the people of Cilacap," said Nunung, in a written statement, Friday, January 5.

Nunung explained that the motorized vehicle users who confiscated the exhaust were subject to a ticket. The vehicle can be taken after the exhaust is replaced with the standard one.

The Cilacap Police will also continue to socialize to sellers and workshops that provide Brong exhaust and educate school about the importance of Brong Zero Exhaust.

As stipulated in Article 285 Paragraph 1 in conjunction with Article 106 Paragraph 3 of the Road Traffic and Transportation Law, the sanctions are in the form of imprisonment for a maximum of one month and a maximum fine of IDR 250 thousand.

According to Nunung, this Brong exhaust raid will be routinely held and vehicle users who commit violations will be dealt with firmly.

"The goal is to maintain public order, so that residents can feel comfortable, safe, and not cause noise on the highway," he said.