Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Traffic Corps issued an official clarification debunking viral social media claims regarding an alleged free driver's license (SIM) issuance program for 2026..
The misleading claims surfaced across multiple digital platforms, including TikTok account posts, prompting official verification. The Traffic Corps confirmed that the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy has formally classified the information as deceptive and false.
"This information is entirely untrue, misleading, and not an official announcement," it said in an official release on Wednesday (4/11/2026) .
Traffic authorities emphasized that the driver’s license issuance and renewal procedures strictly adhere to statutory frameworks. Pursuant to Article 85 Paragraph 2 of Law No. 22 of 2009 on Road Traffic and Transportation, driver's licenses are valid for five years and require periodic renewal, contradicting viral claims of lifetime validity. Furthermore, administrative issuance fees remain governed under Government Regulation No. 76 of 2020 on Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP).
Traffic Corps urged the public to refrain from circulating unverified links, uploading identity documents, or sharing OTP codes via unofficial social media bio links to prevent digital fraud.
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