Caution, Reduced Custody, Policies Keep Odd-Even Violators Acting With ETLE And Manual

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JAKARTA – Along with the extension of the Level 3 Community Activity Restriction (PPKM) which was announced by the government, the Jakarta Metro Police has again extended the odd-even rule in the DKI Jakarta area.

Dirlantas Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Sambodo Purnomo Yogo explained that the odd-even rule would be extended until September 13, 2021. In addition, a crowd free night will also be held starting this weekend.

"We heard an announcement from the government regarding the extension of PPKM level 3 in the Jabodetabek agglomeration area. Therefore, we will carry out restrictions on mobility either by the odd-even method or by adding a crowd free night for at least the next week," said Sambodo in his statement. , Tuesday 7 September.

Sambodo explained, in this odd-even extension, his party is no longer on guard at the mouths of the road, but is spread over several points. Such as at the Senayan Roundabout, Semanggi, and the Horse Statue Roundabout.

"I think because in terms of socialization, it has been going on for quite a long time and people have understood it," he said.

Although he is no longer on guard at the mouths of odd-even areas, Sambodo emphasized that his party will continue to monitor passing vehicles and take action if caught committing violations.

"But here we will still install the signposts. But if anyone tries to violate it, we will take action with a ticket, both through an ETLE ticket and a manual ticket," said Sambodo.

As previously reported, the Government has decided to extend the implementation of community activity restrictions (PPKM) levels 2-4 in Java-Bali from 7-13 September 2021. There are a number of adjustments to community activities in this extension.

This was conveyed by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Marves), Luhut Binsar Panjaitan in a virtual press conference, Monday 6 September.

"Along with the COVID-19 condition getting better and the implementation of health protocols continuing, there are some adjustments to community activities that can be done during the period from 7 to 13 September," explained Coordinating Minister Luhut.