Number of Traffic Violations Recorded via ETLE, January-May 2023

Indonesian National Police (Polri) traffic data processed by the Indonesian National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) shows that the number of traffic violations recorded through Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) reached 512,900 vehicles from January to May 2023.

ETLE automatically processes violations using surveillance cameras. This method led to the temporary abolishment of manual ticketing.

The trend shows that ETLE tickets in January 2023 reached 81,200 vehicles. Violations increased in February 2023, reaching 107,400 vehicles.

The number of vehicles ticketed in March and April decreased, to 104,500 and 78,900 vehicles respectively. However, the number of vehicles ticketed in May 2023 increased drastically to 140,600 vehicles.

Polri's Public Information Service explained that they have resumed manual ticketing to strengthen ETLE, particularly on road sections without ETLE cameras.

The following shows the reinstatement of manual ticketing in several regions after the implementation of ETLE:

* DKI Jakarta: April 14, 2023
* North Halmahera: May 8, 2023
* Bandar Lampung: May 9, 2023
* East Lampung: May 11, 2023
* Tangerang: May 15, 2023
* Bekasi: May 15, 2023
* West Java: June 1, 2023

Insufficient ETLE Enforcement Infrastructure

According to *TrenOto*, the police acknowledge that the number of ETLE cameras is insufficient. Currently, there are only 433 static ETLE cameras and hundreds of other cameras supporting similar regulations.

This number is considered far from sufficient due to the many points that need monitoring and the numerous types of traffic violations committed by the public.

"To date, the number of ETLE cameras is 433 static types, five weight-in-motion (mobile weighing) cameras, 806 mobile handheld cameras, and 65 mobile on-board cameras," said Inspector General Pol Firman Shantyabudi, Head of the Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps in Jakarta (05/07/2023).

However, Polri claims to need 3,465 static cameras, 1,472 weight-in-motion cameras, 39,691 mobile handheld cameras, 1,261 mobile on-board cameras, and 737 portable cameras.

Not only is there a shortage of cameras, but the technology within them also needs improvement. One example is the ability to recognize vehicle license plates.

"Cameras must be able to identify the types of violations committed by the public while on the road," he said.

The budget for improving ETLE is considered limited. Firman hopes to receive budget support, such as grants, to be allocated to the Korlantas and regional police to increase the provision of ETLE cameras.

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