Viral Cyclists Fight Their Mouth With Polantas On Jalan Sudirman, This Is Dirlantas' Response

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JAKARTA - Footage went viral on social media showing an argument between cyclists and traffic police (polantas). The reason is that cyclists are prohibited from crossing the fast lane of Jalan Jenderal Sudirman-Thamrin before the Semanggi Interchange, Jakarta.

Referring to the Instagram account @kamerapengawas.id, the feud between cyclists and the traffic jam occurred on Wednesday, July 24, at around 06.15 WIB.

Starting from the traffic police who reprimanded cyclists to cross the fast lane. However, the cyclist did not accept it because he felt he just wanted to exercise.

However, the traffic police still prohibits on the basis of the time limit for cyclists on weekdays only until 06.00 WIB.

However, the cyclist forced him. In fact, he had time to question who he was going to ask for the rules for cyclists to be changed.

Responding to the viral video, the Director of Traffic of the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Latif Usman, said that his members took the right steps by prohibiting the cyclist.

"Yes, no, we can't, we extend (the time for the pesepda to cross the fast path). You can't. It's a pity for people who will work to make money. If they are just exercising, exercise is time, the provisions," said Latif when confirmed, Wednesday, July 24.

According to the regulations, cyclists can cross the fast lane with longer time only on Saturday and Sunday. The deadline is until 08.00 WIB.

They want to exercise, please do it on Saturday-Sunday, and the bicycle lane is already there. If it's a normal day Monday-Friday, if it's above six o'clock, you have to enter the bicycle lane, there are already bicycle lanes and general lanes for people who will be active to work," he said

So far, the police have only been able to provide understanding to cyclists. However, regarding the rules, the authority lies with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov).

"If we don't have an argument, we just give directions. If there are people who don't want to care, it means that people don't want to care about other people, only take care of themselves," said Latif.