'Many break rules for personal reasons'<\/p>\n
Vice President Hamzah Haz publicly apologized for using the
\nbusway lane on his way to the office and has even vowed to stop
\nat traffic lights despite his law-given privileges to break
\ntraffic rules. The Jakarta Post asked to some residents whether
\nstate officials really deserved such privileges.<\/p>\n
Teguh Susilo, 43, is an employee of a private company on Jl.
\nSudirman, Central Jakarta. He lives on Jl. Pramuka in Central
\nJakarta:<\/p>\n
I think a mistake made by Vice President Hamzah Haz should not
\nspark pointless debate on whether VVIPs (very very important
\npersons) should be given special treatment or not on the streets.<\/p>\n
I think such special treatment should continue. In my opinion,
\npresidents and vice presidents deserve to receive such exemptions
\nbecause they need to move fast to meet their tight schedules.<\/p>\n
What we must discuss is how well the police enforce the
\nexisting traffic regulations and how to create a transportation
\nsystem that works for all of us, VVIPs or not.<\/p>\n
Suwandhi, 29, works for a non-governmental organization. He is
\nsingle and living with fellow activists in Tomang, West Jakarta:<\/p>\n
The time is right for the government to revoke a number of
\nregulations that give privileges to state officials because many
\nof such privileges have been misused. Are they driving through
\nstop signs to attend emergency meetings or are they using their
\nprivileges for personal reasons, like visiting their second or
\nthird wives?<\/p>\n
Most importantly, they should be treated equally under the
\nlaw. If ordinary motorists have to struggle to get through
\ntraffic congestion, they should too.<\/p>\n
--The Jakarta Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/many-break-rules-for-personal-reasons-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }