PPKM Level 4 Extended: Travel In Agglomeration Areas No Vaccine Card Required But Must Bring STRP

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JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) officially announced the extension of the implementation of PPKM level 4 to August 9 in order to suppress the spread of the Corona virus or COVID-19. Limitations on the extension of this level of PPKM are adjusted to regional conditions.

The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) released Circular No. SE 56 of 2021 concerning Guidelines for the Implementation of Domestic Travel by Land Transportation during the COVID-19 Pandemic. It regulates driving provisions in the PPKM Level 1 to PPKM Level 4 areas. So what are the travel rules during this PPKM period?

Travel in Agglomeration Areas Not Required to Bring Vaccine Cards

Routine trips in one area/urban agglomeration area only apply to the interests of essential and critical sectors. For travelers in one urban agglomeration area, random tests can be carried out. Travel in the agglomeration area is not required to show a vaccine card and a certificate of negative RT-PCR or Antigen Rapid Test results. However, travel within the agglomeration area must be accompanied by document requirements in the form of a Worker Registration Certificate (STRP) or other Certificate issued by the local Regional Government and/or an assignment letter signed by the company leader or a minimum echelon 2 official (for the government) and wet stamp or electronic signature.

Long Distance Travel Must Bring Vaccine Card and PCR Results

Meanwhile, long-distance travelers using land transportation and crossing transportation to and from Java and Bali islands as well as areas designated as areas with PPKM Level 4 and Level 3 categories are required to show a vaccine card (at least the first dose of vaccine).

In addition to the vaccine card, travelers are also required to show a negative result of the RT-PCR test whose sample is taken within a maximum period of 2x24 hours before departure or a negative result of the Rapid Antigen Test whose sample is taken within a maximum period of 1x24 hours before departure. These conditions apply to users of individual motorized vehicles, motorcycles, and general motorized vehicles. Traveling persons under the age of 12 are temporarily restricted.

If the RT-PCR certificate or rapid antigen test is negative but there are symptoms indicating COVID-19, the passenger is prohibited from continuing the journey. Passengers are required to carry out RT-PCR diagnostic tests and self-isolation during the waiting time for the results of the examination. Meanwhile, travelers with special medical interests who are not/not vaccinated for medical reasons based on information from specialist doctors can continue their journey by showing a certificate of negative test results RT-PCR test a maximum of 2x24 hours before departure or a rapid antigen test a maximum of 1x24 hours before departure. Logistics Drivers Are Not Required to Show Vaccine Cards but Must Bring PCR Results or Antigens

Then, especially for drivers and assistant drivers of logistics vehicles, they are not required to show a vaccine card. However, the driver and assistant driver of the logistics vehicle must show a certificate of negative RT-PCR test results a maximum of 2x24 hours before departure or a rapid antigen test a maximum of 1x24 hours before departure. Drivers and driver assistants who have not carried out vaccinations are directed to vaccinate by the COVID-19 Handling Task Force if available at the land transportation node location. Limited Passenger Number

Passengers of motorized vehicles both public and private cars are also limited. For areas on the island of Java and Bali with the PPKM Level 4 category, the number of passengers is limited to a maximum of 50 percent of the total seating capacity and the application of physical distancing. Meanwhile, for areas on the island of Java and Bali with the PPKM Level 3 category, passenger restrictions are at most 70 percent of the total seating capacity and the implementation of physical distancing.

Motorcycles used for the benefit of the community are installed with barriers between drivers and passengers for the implementation of physical distancing.