Complained By Many People, Polda Metro No Longer Tickets For Emissions Test Violators

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government and Polda Metro Jaya have again held raids and ticketing vehicles that did not pass the emission test, November 1 (Diah Ayu/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya has decided to abolish ticketing sanctions for violators of emission tests. The reason is that many people have complained about their ignorance of prosecution. So, currently only socialization is being implemented. "There are many people who complain. That's why starting today we continue to disseminate socialization, there will be no fines," said Traffic Director of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Latif Usman to reporters, Thursday, November 2. Even though no fines are carried out, vehicle emission test raids are still being carried out on the streets. Later, vehicles that do not pass the emission test, will be advised to repair vehicles.. "Ditlantas will not make a ticket, but will still make an appeal. Because indeed we are looking at the current situation of community conditions, and many people whose terms still need socialization again," he said On the other hand, Latif said based on the results of the evaluation of the implementation of emission test ticketing, there are still many people who do not understand the importance of emission tests.

"So, his party will coordinate with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government and the Ministry of Environment (KLH) to continue to socialize the importance of maintaining vehicle exhaust emissions.," said Latif.