Bus Vs Train Accident Dhoho: Already In The Shrimp Act, Vehicle Drivers Must Stop When The Train Signal Beeps

JAKARTA - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI highlights the government's supervision of level crossings. This follows a traffic accident between the Harapan Jaya Bus and the Dhoho Train (Blitar-Kertosono) in Tulungagung.

Responding to the incident that occurred on Sunday, February 27, morning, VP of Public Relations of KAI Joni Martinus said that the low discipline of road users has resulted in the high number of accidents at level crossings between road and train users.

Joni said, in 2021, there were 271 traffic accidents at railroad crossings with 67 deaths and 92 injuries.

In fact, said Joni, based on Law Number 23 of 2007 concerning railways and Law 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation, all road users must prioritize train travel when passing through level crossings.

In Law Number 23 of 2007 concerning Railways, Article 124 states that, at the intersection of a plot between a railway line and a road, road users are obliged to prioritize rail travel.

Then in Law No. 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation, Article 114 states that, at level crossings between railway lines and roads, vehicle drivers must stop when the signal has sounded, the rail gate has begun to be closed and or there is a signal. others, prioritizing trains, and giving primary rights to vehicles crossing the rails first.

"KAI asks the government to improve travel safety at level crossings according to its authority. In accordance with Law Number 23 of 2007 concerning Railways, Article 94 paragraph 2 that the closure of level crossings as referred to in paragraph (1) is carried out by the Government or Regional Governments," said Joni, in Jakarta , Sunday, February 27.

Joni also explained, according to the Regulation of the Minister of Transportation Number 94 of 2018 Article 2, the party responsible for managing roads that intersect with railroads is the owner of the road.

The details are the minister, for national roads, governors, for provincial roads, regents/mayors, for district/city roads and village roads, and legal entities or institutions, for special roads used by legal entities or institutions.

"KAI hopes that all parties can be proactive and jointly carry out tasks according to their respective authorities to improve the safety of train travel and road users themselves," said Joni.