Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Traffic Corps of the Indonesian National Police (INP) clarified that viral social media reports claiming the implementation of a lifetime driver's license policy are completely false hoaxes.

Director of Registration and Identification at Traffic Corps Brigadier General I Made Agus Prasatya confirmed on Sunday (8/11/2026) that the operational validity period for a driver's license remains strictly five years from the date of issuance.

He explained that the five-year renewal policy strictly adheres to Article 85, Paragraph 2 of Law No. 22/2009 on Road Traffic and Transportation. Periodic license renewals serve as a crucial evaluation mechanism to verify an individual's ongoing driving competence, physical fitness, and psychological readiness.

"A SIM serves as proof of competence as well as a person's physical and psychological health suitability for driving. Therefore, periodic evaluation and re-testing every five years are essential to ensure drivers continue to meet road safety requirements," said Chief Made Agus.

Furthermore, police authorities warned the public against digital phishing scams and fraudulent registration links claiming to offer lifetime or free driver's license services across platforms such as TikTok, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The Traffic Corps urged Indonesians  to verify all traffic and licensing updates through official police communication channels to safeguard personal data and prevent the spread of misinformation.

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