DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Finalizes Emission Test Policy As A Requirement For Extension Of STNK

Illustration of vehicle emission tests in Jakarta (ANTARA)

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is formulating a technical policy regarding the extension of the Vehicle Registration Certificate (STNK) which requires motorized vehicles to pass the emission test first.

This process is still in coordination with various Regional Apparatus Work Units (SKPD), and there is no certainty about the timing of its implementation.

Deputy of the DKI Jakarta Environment Agency (DLH), Sarjoko, said that although the policy is still in the formulation stage, the local government does not want this policy to burden the community.

"We are still formulating technical policies related to this emission test plan as part of the vehicle tax extension," said Sarjoko, Tuesday, December 3.

Sarjoko explained that the DKI Jakarta government will ensure that the policy does not burden residents, especially with the potential increase in motor vehicle taxes. Discussions with various parties continue to be carried out to ensure this policy is effective but does not increase the burden on the community.

In addition, Sarjoko said that during the policy formulation process, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government also continues to make efforts to build public awareness about the importance of emission testing for motorized vehicles. Socialization will be carried out so that the public can understand the benefits of this policy in reducing air pollution in Jakarta.

In July, DKI Jakarta DLH revealed that vehicles that do not pass the emission test will not be allowed to extend their STNK. To support this policy, DKI Jakarta DLH plans to prepare emission test cars that will be placed in several locations of the One-Stop Manunggal Administration System (Samsat).

Since 2022, the DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency has conducted vehicle emission tests more than 100 times, with 24 times in 2022, 44 times in 2023, and more than 44 times this year.

This step is part of the government's efforts to reduce air pollution in Jakarta, which is one of the biggest environmental problems in the capital.