Polda Metro Jaya Prepares Special Road Bike Tracks, Cyclists Can No Longer As Long As Crossing Public Roads

A cyclist passes during a trial for the implementation of a road bike track on the non-toll flyover (JLNT) Kampung Melayu-Tanah Abang (Akbar Nugroho Gumay/Antara)

JAKARTA - The Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya has prepared a special lane for road bikes and will take firm action against cyclists who are still using public roads or leaving special lanes. Strictly against bikers," said Director of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Purnomo Yogo as reported by Antara, Saturday, May 29. This was conveyed by Sambodo in response to the large number of cyclists using the right lane on public roads and closing some roads. others and even go viral on social media. A motorcyclist who was allegedly annoyed that his road was blocked by a group of "road bikers" raised his middle finger at the group.

Sambodo explained that the special route that was being prepared by the Polda Metro Jaya and the DKI Jakarta Transportation Service was the Non-Toll Flyover (JLNT) Kampung Melayu-Tanah Abang. has not determined when the route will be operational. The sanctions for this cyclist have been regulated in the Traffic and Road Transport Law. "There is a violation of the Traffic Law. Article 299 of the LLAJ Law," he said. Article 299 of the LLAJ Law reads "Everyone who drives a non-motorized vehicle who deliberately clings to a motorized vehicle to be pulled over, pulls objects that can endanger other road users, and / or use the vehicle road as referred to in Article 122 letter a, letter b, or letter c, the punishment is a maximum imprisonment of 15 days or a maximum fine of Rp. 100 thousand." Then Article 122 of the LLAJ Law reads "Non-motorized vehicle drivers are prohibited from: a. .a. deliberately allowing the vehicle to be towed by a motorized vehicle at a speed that could endanger safety; b. to transport or tow objects that may hinder or endanger other road users; and/or c. to use a motorized vehicle lane if a special road lane has been provided for non-motorized vehicles ".