Balikpapan Became The First City In East Kalimantan To Apply ETLE, Spread In 16 Points

Tangerang ETLE car/ Photo: IST

BALIKPAPAN - Polda Kaltim has implemented electronic traffic law enforcement (ETLE) according to the instructions of the National Police Chief in Balikpapan City. Balikpapan became the first city in East Kalimantan Province to implement an electronic ticketing system installed at 16 points. "We realize that ETLE in East Kalimantan has minimal quantity," said Head of Gar Subdit Bingakkum Ditlantas Polda Kaltim AKP Alimuddin when he was a resource person in the ETLE Application Effectiveness dialogue and his evaluation, virtually in Samarinda, Antara, Thursday, January 12. The implementation of this ETLE is carried out to eliminate fines on the spot. This is the goal so that there will be no more direct action in the field. Alimudin explained that the implementation of the new ETLE was running in Balikpapan City. While in the trial process in Samarinda at 4 points, several other areas immediately followed. He continued, the East Kalimantan Police instructed all parties, both the police and local governments, to take part in the procurement of ETLE. This means that the Polres ranks are expected to coordinate with local governments to help with procurement. "We hope that the role of the local government to be able to provide assistance. So that performance in the field can run optimally in reducing the number of accidents," he explained. He said that based on data, there were 1,000 violations during 2022 that were caught in static ETLE. With the implementation of ETLE, all motorists are expected to still comply with all traffic regulations. So that the risk of negligence due to driving can be minimized.