Banten Police Implement Odd-Even Policy On The Cilegon, Pandeglang And Lebak Tourism Routes

Police officers supervise and maintain vehicle speed in the Banten area/Photo: Doc. Banten Police

SERANG - In order to prepare for the security and comfort of the people who will visit tourist sites, the Banten Police will enforce odd-even policy in tourist areas, either in Cilegon, Pangedlang, and Lebak.

"Odd-even will be applied specifically to tourist locations, as was previously enforced at the end of 2021 for the convenience of visitors," said Head of Public Relations of Banten Police, Grand Commissioner Shinto Silitonga in a written statement, Monday, April 18.

According to the results of the analysis and evaluation, it is predicted that there will be an increase in the number of people who will travel in the Banten area on the upcoming Eid al-Fitr 1443 holiday. Local people who do not participate in the homecoming have the potential to crowd tourist sites, including religious tourism.

"To maintain the comfort of residents who are adaptive to preventing the spread of COVID-19, the implementation of odd-even in tourist areas is one option. Even if there is still traffic congestion, the Banten Police will apply one-way traffic at certain hours." Shinto explained.

As implemented last year, the Cilegon, Pandeglang, and Lebak Resort Police will adopt the locations of checkpoints that have been carried out before.

"Currently the Banten Police continue to socialize the odd-even implementation to the community, taking place from D-7 to D+7 Eid al-Fitr, so that the public also gets comprehensive information and participates in its implementation later," concluded Shinto.