Press Air Pollution, Pramono Calls Emission Test In Jakarta Only Basa Basi

Candidate for Governor of Jakarta serial number 3, Pramono Anung (Diah Ayu/VOI)

JAKARTA - Candidate for Governor of Jakarta number 3, Pramono Anung assessed that the motor vehicle emission test carried out by the DKI Provincial Government so far was not very effective in suppressing air pollution in Jakarta.

"The emission test is just a pleasant thing. So it must be taken seriously by standard standard protocols. If it is done for anyone who commits a violation, it is not allowed. If that happens, it will provide positive improvements to air repairs," Pramono said in Jakarta, quoted Friday, November 14.

In its implementation so far, the DKI Provincial Government has collaborated with the police to conduct a motor vehicle raid to check its emission levels. If they do not pass the emission test, the vehicle is ticketed.

The fined 2-wheeled vehicle is subject to a fine of Rp. 250 thousand, while the 4-wheeled vehicle is Rp. 500 thousand. This refers to ticketing vehicles that violate traffic, such as Article 285 Paragraph 1 and Article 276 of Law No. 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation (LLAJ).

However, there are still many vehicles that have not complied with emission tests until now. According to Pramono, emission tests are ineffective because there has been no firm action such as a ban on the use of cars and motorbikes that do not pass the emission test.

"So so far, checking does not have a standard structure protocol, so it must be carried out and really like countries anywhere, if it does not pass the emissions, then it is not allowed to run the vehicle. If it is for Jakarta, later I will control it," explained Pramono.

In addition to exhausting motorized vehicles, Pramono assessed that the source of pollution in Jakarta was also caused by smoke from steam power plants (PLTU) in Jabodetabek and coal storage or stockpiles such as in the Marunda area.

If he wins the Jakarta Regional Election, Pramono promises to encourage the operational tightening of electric development factories with the central government.

"There are 16 PLTUs around Jakarta, so far they have used coal. It should have been changed, it should no longer be allowed to use coal. Use gas, use solar power plants, or garbage. If that is done, the pollution pressure will definitely go down," he explained.