Police Revenue from Driver's License Issuance Reaches Rp 1 Trillion

Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) of the Police from motor vehicle administration is largest from the issuance of Driver's Licenses (SIM). Based on the 2015 Central Government financial report data, Police revenue from SIM issuance reached Rp 1.1 trillion, STNK (Vehicle Registration Certificate) issuance Rp 987.6 billion, and Motor Vehicle Ownership Book (BPKB) issuance reached Rp 818.6 billion.

On December 6, 2016, the government issued Government Regulation Number 60 of 2016 concerning the types and tariffs of non-tax state revenue applicable to the Indonesian National Police. This regulation came into effect on January 6, 2017, replacing PP Number 50 of 2010. However, this tariff increase has drawn much criticism from the public as it is considered too high and lacking coordination from relevant agencies.

Amidst a sluggish domestic economy, the public was surprised with a New Year's increase in electricity tariffs, fuel prices, and motor vehicle administration fees. These simultaneous tariff and price increases erode public purchasing power. This is despite the government's recent announcement that the poverty rate in September 2016 fell to 10.7 percent from 10.86 percent in March 2016.