West Java Police Chief Wanti-wanti Driver Make Sure Vehicles Are Roadworthy

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West Java Police Chief Inspector General Suntana appealed to drivers to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy before leaving for the 2022 Christmas and 2023 New Year holidays.

Inspector General of Police Suntana while reviewing traffic in the context of the 2022 Lodaya Candle Operation ahead of Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023 at Simpang Gadog, Bogor Regency, West Java, said that the flow of homecoming and the flow of visits to tourist attractions began to be crowded.

"Data from the Bogor Regency PHRI, confirmation from the Bogor Police Chief, that this Friday has experienced congestion. It can be seen that the density (vehicle traffic) has started and the hotel has been ordered for almost 90 percent as well as the new year," he said, December 23, as reported by Antara.

Inspector General of Police Suntana also conveyed that the police invites the mass media to participate in urging people who will carry out holidays, ensuring that their vehicles are healthy and run smoothly, starting from brakes, oil, oil, and lighting.

In addition to road-worthy vehicles, drivers are also advised to be sure they are healthy so they can drive properly, obey traffic rules and avoid accidents.

"Especially on toll roads or at the top, if you are tired, tired, please don't force driving. Please come to the rest area. To the people of West Java, specifically for Bogor and wherever you are, let's welcome it with joy, with joy," he said.

Finally, he said, West Java residents were invited to give friendly attitudes in accordance with Sundanese culture to tourists who came.

"Sundanese people are famous for being friendly, so our guests are comfortable on vacations to West Java," he said.

Based on the prediction of traffic density in Puncak Bogor, the Bogor Resort Police, West Java, will completely close the vehicle to the route during New Year's Eve, namely from Saturday (31/12) at 18.00 WIB to Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 06.00 WIB.

The imposition of a night without motorized vehicles on the Puncak Line applies to all types of vehicles, including motorcycles. The closure is carried out at the Gadog, Gadog, and Puncak Pas toll exits.