Tens Of Thousands Of Traffic Violators In Semarang Come From Minors

Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Police, Kombes Satake Bayu Setianto/ Photo: Doc. Central Java Police

Central Java Police appealed to parents not to easily allow minors to ride motorbikes or cars, let alone pass on the highway. This was conveyed, following reports from a number of minors who were caught by the police during the 2024 Candi Traffic Safety Operation.

The phenomenon of traffic violations by minors, often occurs in Central Java. Based on data in 2023, there are 15,321 children under the age of 15, who are registered as traffic violators.

In fact, as stated by the Head of Public Relations of the Central Java Police, Kombes Satake Bayu Setianto, every accident always starts from traffic violations. For this reason, he hopes that parents will not easily allow minors to drive motorized vehicles.

"Through traffic safety operations, we are trying to suppress traffic accidents, including traffic accidents involving children," said Satake Bayu, in a written statement, Thursday, March 7.

According to Kombes Satake, driving not only requires physical and mental readiness, but also good traffic skills and knowledge.

"Don't be easy to give access to vehicles to children. Legally, someone can only get a SIM at the age of 17 and have an ID card," he said.