Minister Of Health Reminds Homecomers To Take A Moment Of Rest Every 4 Hours Driving

Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin (ANTARA/IC Senjaya)

Minister of Health (Menkes) Budi Gunadi Sadikin appealed to travelers who use private vehicles via toll roads during the 2025 Lebaran backflow period to rest at least 15 minutes after each four hours of driving.

"Rest for 15 to 20 minutes after four hours of driving to avoid traffic accidents," said Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin in Semarang, Central Java, Sunday, April 6, as reported by ANTARA.

After resting for a while, said the Minister of Health, he would return the driver's vigilance.

Data from PT Jasa Raharja, continued the Minister of Health, showed a decrease in the number of accidents by 12 percent on the flow of homecoming and back this year. In addition, according to him, the death rate due to accidents decreased by 88 percent compared to last year's Eid.

The Minister of Health also said that the various alternative routes that were prepared could also calm down motorists during the return flow.

Meanwhile, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo appealed to travelers to rest for a while if they experience fatigue while driving.

According to the National Police Chief, travelers can rest for a while by exiting the nearest toll gate if the resting place available on the toll road is full.

He appealed to travelers not to rest on the shoulder of the toll road.