8,254 Accident Cases Occurred In Polda Metro Area, 443 People Died

Release of accident data at the Metro Jaya Police Headquarters (Photo: DOK VOI/Rizky AP)

JAKARTA - Thousands of traffic accidents occurred in the jurisdiction of the Polda Metro Jaya during January to August 2023. In fact, 443 people died. "Based on data from the period January to August 2023, there have been 8,254 cases, and causing 443 deaths," said Deputy Chief of Metro Jaya Police Brigadier General Suyudi Ario Seto, Monday, September 18. When compared to the previous year, the accident rate was said to be higher or an increase of 43 percent. Referring to the 2022 data, 6707 cases occurred and caused 452 people to die from the January to August guidelines. Therefore, the implementation of Operation Zebra 2023 from April 18 to October 1 is expected to reduce traffic accidents. "I hope that through Operation Zebra Jaya in 2023, we can identify the factors that cause traffic accidents, so that prevention can be carried out on target," said Suyudi. Meanwhile, Operation Zebra 2023 will target 15 forms of traffic violations, the following details; 1. Drivers of four or two wheels that go against the current. 2. Drivers or drivers under the influence of alcohol. 3. Drivers or drivers use cellphones while driving. 4. Not wearing a SNI helmet. 5. Not wearing a safety belt. 6. Drivers exceed the specified speed limit. 7. Drivers ride more than one person. 8. Drivers or underage drivers and do not have a driver's license. 9. Two-wheeled, four-wheeled or more motorized vehicles that do not meet the road requirements. 10. Two-wheeled motorized vehicles, four-wheelers or more that are not equipped with a Vehicle Registration Certificate (STNK). 11. Violating the road markings. 12. Two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicles that are not equipped with standard equipment. 13. The motorized vehicle that installs the rotator is not its designation. 14. Controlling four-wheeled vehicles wearing secret number plates. 15. Control of illegal parking.