The Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) conducted a simultaneous illegal parking crackdown operation in five administrative city areas starting Monday, June 8.
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A total of 600 combined personnel were deployed in the operation, which also involved elements from the Civil Service Police Unit, the Population and Civil Registration Agency, the Social Affairs Agency, the Indonesian Military, and the National Police.
The head of the Jakarta Transportation Agency stated that the operation will run for a full week.
“A total of 600 personnel attended this joint assembly and will conduct simultaneous crackdowns on illegal parking and illegal parking attendants in five cities in Jakarta,” he said while leading the Illegal Parking Crackdown Operation Assembly at Monas, Central Jakarta.
He stated that in the second week, crackdowns will be carried out three times a week, and in the third week, twice a week, before a comprehensive evaluation is conducted.
According to him, the crackdown is carried out to restore the function of roads as a means of public mobility and to reduce illegal parking practices that often cause traffic jams.
In the operation, officers will apply a number of actions, including Valve Stem Removal Operation against vehicles parked carelessly and towing of vehicles that violate regulations.
“We urge the public not to park in prohibited places. We will be present to take action in the form of towing or valve stem removal,” he said.
He mentioned that one of the main causes of rampant illegal parking in Jakarta is that some people still park vehicles in locations where parking prohibition or no-stopping signs have been installed.
This condition is exacerbated by the presence of illegal parking attendants who direct vehicles to park in prohibited areas. Therefore, in addition to taking action against vehicles, officers will also crack down on illegal parking attendants. He said that the Population and Civil Registration Agency and the Social Affairs Agency are involved in verifying population data of parking attendants caught in the operation.
“If they are found not to be Jakarta residents, they will be returned to their area of origin through coordination with the Social Affairs Agency. Meanwhile, Jakarta residents will be given guidance according to applicable regulations,” he explained.
He added that the crackdown operation focuses on 15 points that have been prone to illegal parking. In West Jakarta, the crackdown is carried out in the Cengkareng, Kalideres, and Kembangan areas. In Central Jakarta, it covers Kebon Sirih, KH Wahid Hasyim Street, and Thamrin City.
Meanwhile, in South Jakarta, the operation targets the Casablanca area, HR Rasuna Said Street, and Prof Dr Satrio Street. In North Jakarta, the crackdown is carried out in Kelapa Gading, Pademangan, and Tanjung Priok. In East Jakarta, it covers East Jatinegara, West Jatinegara, and the Jatinegara Station area.
“The limited availability of parking lots is also a challenge that needs attention. Therefore, the Transportation Agency together with the Civil Service Police Unit will continue to conduct supervision and crackdowns in the field to create traffic order and comfort for road users,” he concluded.
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