Maluku Police Increase Traffic Regulations In Dense Hours Ahead Of Iftar
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TERNATE - Increased traffic in the month of Ramadan occurs in many areas, including Ternate. For this reason, the Directorate of Traffic and the Directorate of Samapta of the North Maluku Police (Malut) added members to control several points, especially in the near future of breaking the fast.

The Head of Public Relations of the North Maluku Police, AKBP Bambang Suharyono in Ternate, Saturday, stated that the increase in traffic regulation was carried out during Ramadan to anticipate and reduce congestion that often occurs before breaking the fast.

In fact, ANTARA reporters in the field reported, it was seen that many people flocked to takjil sales sites every time before breaking the fast.

Efforts to regulate traffic aim to create comfort for the community and prevent congestion due to the increase in these activities.

He hopes that the anticipatory efforts made can facilitate traffic flow and provide a sense of security and comfort for the community in carrying out fasting.

"With the increase in traffic regulation, the congestion situation in Ternate City is expected to be minimized, so that fasting can be carried out calmly and smoothly," he said, quoted by Antara, Saturday, March 16.

Previously, personnel from the Traffic Directorate (Ditlantas) of the North Maluku Regional Police conducted socialization and gave warnings to two-wheeled and four-wheeled riders on the first and second days of Safety Operation Kie Raha 2024.

The Head of Public Relations of the North Maluku Police, AKBP Bambang Suharyono, admitted that socialization and reprimands were the first steps to minimize accident rates and increase public awareness in traffic.

This activity is also a Cipta Kamseltibcarlantas Operation which was carried out for 14 days starting from March 4-17, 2024 simultaneously throughout Indonesia. This operation aims to increase community discipline in driving so as to avoid accidents. said the head of the district

He revealed that this activity focuses on preventive, preventive, and reprimand activities. This is done as an effort to reduce the risk of accidents.

In this operation, there were several operational targets including driving while using cell phones, underage riders, riding more than 1 person, not wearing an SNI standard helmet, driving under the influence of alcohol, going against the current, not using a seat belt, exceeding the speed limit and vehicles that use Brong exhaust.

With this operation, it is hoped that it can reduce the number of accidents and improve a safer and orderly traffic culture in the Ternate City area.


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