Police Catch 5,644 Motorcyclists Driving on Sidewalks during Raid
24 July 2017 11:38 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Jakarta Metro Police caught 5,644 violators during 5-day raids, from July 17 to 21, on motorcyclists who use the sidewalks, said Adj. Sr. Comr. Budiyanto, head of Sub-directorate of Education and Law Enforcement Directorate.
Budiyanto said that motorcyclists who were caught during the raids said they had to use the sidewalks due to traffic jams.
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The police said that sidewalks are built for pedestrians in accordance with Law No. 22/2009 on Traffic and Road Transport. The regulation says that pedestrians reserve the right to use sidewalks, bridges and other facilities.
They also have the right to safety when crossing the road. “The safety of pedestrians and motorcyclists should be prioritized. Riders who ignore safety may face two years imprisonment and Rp500,000 fines,” Budiyanto said.
According to Budiyanto, raids on motorcyclists who use the sidewalks will be carried out regularly. He has called on Jakartans to realize and understand the functions of sidewalks.
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