Police Are Still Discussing The Pattern Of Action Against Cyclists Who Violate The Rules

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JAKARTA - The police are still discussing the pattern of prosecution for cyclists who violate the rules. The draft rules were discussed with a number of related parties.

"For law enforcement efforts, of course, we will discuss with relevant stakeholders," said Wadirlantas Polda Metro Jaya AKBP Rusdy Pramana to reporters, Friday, June 4.

The discussion will focus on the pattern of prosecution. That is, starting from the confiscation of evidence in other words confiscation to the trial process for traffic violations.

"Especially for the criminal justice system, because of course the technical aspects of law enforcement, which may include how to confiscate any evidence to be confiscated, how then can violators be brought to trial and so on," said Rusdy.

On the other hand, for the problem of traffic accidents involving cyclists and motorized vehicles, Rusdy said, there are rules. This provision refers to the rules of Road Traffic and Transportation (LLAJ).

"For accidents (accidents) themselves, it has been regulated in another article. We are talking about how drivers of non-motorized vehicles must be able to enter the prepared lane, when the lane already exists," he said

Some time ago, a photo of motorcycle riders with AA plates and a group of racing or road bike riders was suddenly discussed on social media.

In the photo, the motorcyclist is pointing his middle finger at the group of bicycles that fill the Jalan Jenderal Sudirman section.

After much discussion, the goshow.cc Instagram account gave clarification. In an English caption, the account said they were cycling together to celebrate the birthday of one of their community members.

The goshow.cc account admitted that they were driving on the right lane to pass down traffic in Dukuh Atas. This is due to the bus crossing to the Dukuh Atas underpass. After crossing, the road bike cyclists wanted to return to the left lane, suddenly a motorcycle cyclist overtook and raised their middle finger.

Their explanations were countered by many netizens. A number of parties feel that the group of cyclists is still wrong because they use the right lane. Finally, the goshow.cc account apologized.

"For the crowds a few days ago, we from the #GoShowcc community apologize to the community. We are committed to better road use in the future. Share and evaluate past mistakes so that all road users can feel safe and comfortable, " he said