Farmers In Sukoharjo Get Excited ETLE Tickets, Police: Residents Must Obey Regulations

Head of Central Java Police Humas, Pol. Kombes M Iqbal Alqudusy/ Photo: Doc. Central Java Police

SEMARANG – The news of a farmer getting an ETLE ticket from the Sukoharjo Police has attracted the public's attention. The Head of Central Java Regional Police Humas, Kombes Pol M Iqbal Alqudusy said that the incident was not like the narrative circulating on social media, which said motorcyclists were ticketed in the rice fields. Iqbal said that the motorcyclist got ETLE because he was crossing the district connecting road and was not wearing a helmet.

"The motorcyclist is not a farmer who wants to farm, and the person concerned has admitted his mistake. The man immediately contacted the Traffic Traffic Unit and paid the fine through Briva," explained Iqbal in a written statement, Thursday, June 23.

The ETLE action by the Police, continued Iqbal, was really carried out by prioritizing the interests of the citizens and the main aim was to educate the public.

"People are expected to obey the rules and pay attention to safety aspects in driving. Because traffic rules are made for the benefit of road users as well," he said.

The public is also asked not to assume the situation on rural roads is safe from traffic accidents so that they do not use the required equipment according to driving standards.

In the Sukoharjo area, Iqbal explained, the majority of the connecting roads between sub-districts are rural areas so that quite a lot of motorists pass.

"In Sukoharjo Regency, the incidence of traffic accidents in rice fields is quite high. Throughout 2021 there were 21 accidents, 6 of which resulted in death. Meanwhile, from January to May 2022, there were 10 accidents in Sukoharjo. As for the fatality rate, 2 were slightly injured. , 5 were seriously injured and 3 died," he explained.

As for the application of ETLE mobile in Central Java, he continued, officers can indeed do it through special cellphones, so that they can take pictures of motorized vehicle drivers who commit violations on the road.

"The thing to note is that the mobile ETLE operator is a special officer who gets a warrant. So not every Polantas can become a mobile ETLE operator. At least an officer with the qualifications of an investigator or assistant investigator," he said.

Iqbal added that his party apologized for the hectic response on social media regarding the ETLE action against residents who crossed the connecting road between the sub-districts.

"The point of implementing ETLE is to reduce direct contact between officers and traffic violators on the road so that action is carried out professionally and supported by accurate data based on technology.

The Central Java Regional Police also appealed to residents to continue to prioritize driving safety and obey the applicable rules," he said.