inp.polri.go.id - West Java. The Sukabumi City Sub-regional Police Traffic Unit recorded 590 traffic violations during the 14-day implementation of Operation Patuh Lodaya 2026 in its jurisdiction.
Of the hundreds of violations caught, driving against the flow of traffic was the most common type of violation encountered by officers in the field.
The Head of the Sukabumi City Sub-regional Police Traffic Unit, Police Senior Inspector Ridwan Sandhi Maulana, through the Head Ops First Police Inspector Ade Hidayat, explained that several law enforcement methods were used to address these hundreds of violators. Most of the handling prioritized an educational approach, with warnings accounting for 60% of the violations, followed by Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) enforcement at 35%, and manual ticketing at 5%.
"Of the violations recorded, the majority were violations of driving against the flow of traffic," said the Chief of Traffic Unit of the Sukabumi City Police on Monday (11/9/2026).
In addition to going against the flow of traffic, the police also caught drivers not wearing SNI helmets, using exhausts that do not meet technical specifications, not having Motor Vehicle Registration Plates (TNKB), and incomplete vehicle documentation.
He emphasized that enforcement against vehicles with loud exhausts is focused on issuing tickets to ensure every vehicle passing through meets technical requirements and is roadworthy.
Although violations are still being found, the Sukabumi City Sub-regional Police Traffic Unit has recorded a positive trend in safety. During the operation, only one traffic accident occurred with minor injuries. This number represents a decrease compared to the previous year's operation period.
"In general, the number of traffic violations this year has also decreased compared to last year. However, going against the flow of traffic violations remains a concern because it has the potential to trigger accidents and endanger other road users," he explained.
The results of Operation Patuh Lodaya 2026 will serve as a basis for periodic evaluation by the Sukabumi City Police to strengthen oversight and educate the public about traffic safety and security.
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