YOGYAKARTA - The use of roof boxes or additional storage parts placed on the roof of a car has recently become a trend. There are those whose purpose is indeed to carry objects, but there are also those that are solely to beautify the shape of their favorite means of transportation. Let's discuss what are the conditions for using a roof box so you don't get a ticket!
Not long ago, the Observer of Transportation and Legal Issues who is also the former Head of Law Enforcement Sub Directorate (Gakkum) of the Metro Jaya Regional Police Traffic Unit, Budiyanto, shared his thoughts on the use of roof boxes. For him, the application of the roof box violates the technical and road-worthy provisions.
"Every motorized vehicle that is operated on the road must meet technical and road-worthy requirements. A roof box installed on a vehicle or car is a traffic violation that can be subject to fines," said Budiyanto, quoted by several sources.
Accumulating a roof box on a car means violating the technical concept of transportation equipment according to its designation and will affect the suitability of the pioneer engine's energy to the track.
Budiyanto added, the use of a roof box that causes the weight of the transportation equipment to increase from its original weight is a traffic violation. The use of this section is said to violate Law No. 22 of 2009 concerning Road Transportation Traffic (LLAJ Law) article 50 paragraph 1 which stipulates that if the means of transportation has been modified it is obligatory to carry out a type test.
Furthermore, said Budiyanto, in an indirect way the use of a roof box on a car can be subject to punishment in accordance with Article 285 paragraph 2 of the LLAJ Law which states that you can be jailed for a maximum of 2 months or pay compensation of up to IDR 500 thousand. Then, what is the police's view on this matter?
Requirements To Use A Roof Box To Avoid Being Ticketed
Kasubdit Gakkum Ditlantas Polda Metro Jaya Kompol Arga Dija Putra explained that the installation or use of a roof box on a car will not be fined as long as it does not violate the height and weight requirements of the vehicle.
It's just that, it should be noted, the use of a roof box can be subject to fines if you carry excess weight and are abnormally large. For example, the use of a roof box that is very large and has the potential to hit a large barrier at the entrance to the toll gate.
The owner must also ensure that the installation of the roof box is safe and sturdy. This is to avoid the formation of malfunctions that could lead to disaster. It's a good idea before deciding to install this part, first measure the size of the car before and after installing the roof box. Also, pay attention to the installation method, our recommendation is to choose a roof box expert who is already professional.
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