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        "id": 1574067,
        "msgid": "driver-who-drove-against-traffic-now-a-suspect-heres-the-punishment-1772160058",
        "date": "2026-02-27 07:12:00",
        "title": "Driver Who Drove Against Traffic Now a Suspect, Here's the Punishment",
        "author": "Aditya Maulana",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "Hafiz Mahendra, the driver of a Toyota Calya who drove against traffic and caused multiple collisions in Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta, has been officially named a suspect. He faces up to one year in prison or a fine of IDR 3 million for endangering other road users, with the penalty increasing to two years imprisonment or a fine of IDR 4 million if material losses or injuries are caused.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Hafiz Mahendra (25), the driver of a Toyota\nCalya who drove against traffic and collided with several vehicles in\nGunung Sahari, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday (25\/2\/2026) afternoon, has\nbeen officially named a suspect.<\/p>\n<p>Police assessed that his actions endangered other road users and\ncaused a traffic accident.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegarding the accident itself, the person concerned has been named a\nsuspect,\u201d said the Director of Traffic at the Jakarta Metropolitan\nPolice, Commissioner Pol Komaruddin, to reporters on Thursday\n(26\/2\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>In paragraph (1), the perpetrator who drives in a manner that\nendangers the safety of other road users faces a maximum prison sentence\nof one year or a maximum fine of IDR 3 million.<\/p>\n<p>The penalty increases in paragraph (2) to a maximum prison sentence\nof two years or a maximum fine of IDR 4 million if it causes material\nlosses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are conducting a deeper investigation into the alleged\nperpetrator, given that his actions caused an accident, resulting in\nmaterial losses and injuries,\u201d said Komaruddin.<\/p>\n<p>The Founder of Jakarta Defensive Driving Consulting (JDDC), Jusri\nPulubuhu, explained that evasive actions are often triggered by the\nmental pressure that arises when a person faces law enforcement\nofficers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a form of psychological intimidation towards him, which\nmakes him take evasive action and not want to interact with the police,\u201d\nsaid Jusri to Kompas.com on Thursday (26\/2\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the fear usually does not only come from the\ntraffic violation committed at that time. The driver may be carrying\nother mistakes or have a previous background of problems, so he chooses\nto avoid interacting with officers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMoreover, the level of fault they carry is not just about documents.\nThere could be other mistakes that are not related to traffic,\u201d said\nJusri.<\/p>\n<p>KOMPAS.com is committed to providing clear, trustworthy, and balanced\nfacts. Support the sustainability of clear journalism and enjoy\ncomfortable reading without advertisements through Membership. Join\nKOMPAS.com Plus now.<\/p>",
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