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        "id": 1634106,
        "msgid": "the-actual-function-of-road-shock-line-markings-on-toll-roads-1774428688",
        "date": "2026-03-25 14:36:00",
        "title": "The Actual Function of Road Shock Line Markings on Toll Roads",
        "author": "Muhammad Idris",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Road shock line markings, or 'marka kejut', on Indonesian toll roads are wavy lines designed to produce vibrations and noise when driven over, alerting drivers to potential hazards ahead and prompting them to reduce speed. Placed in high-risk accident areas, these markings enhance road safety by increasing driver vigilance, combating drowsiness, and preparing motorists for changing road conditions without requiring direct intervention from authorities. As part of the Ministry of Public Works' initiatives, they play a crucial role in maintaining security and comfort on toll roads.",
        "content": "<p>When passing through toll roads, drivers may have felt vibrations\nwhen their vehicle wheels cross certain road surfaces. This section is\nknown as road shock line markings, which actually have an important\nfunction in driving safety. According to the Toll Road Regulatory Agency\n(BPJT) of the Ministry of Public Works, shock markings are wavy road\nmarkings designed to provide warnings to drivers. The vibrations\nproduced when crossed aim to make drivers more alert to the road\nconditions ahead. Generally, shock markings are placed on toll road\nsections that have a high risk of accidents. The function of shock\nmarkings is to encourage drivers to reduce vehicle speed. Their wavy\nshape creates a vibration sensation that automatically reminds drivers\nto adjust their speed to the road conditions. With the presence of shock\nmarkings, drivers are expected to be more prepared to face changes in\nroad situations, thereby reducing the potential for accidents. In\naddition, the vibration and sound effects produced when vehicles pass\nover them provide an effective shock therapy to wake up drowsy or\nunfocused drivers. This marking becomes one of the effective safety\nelements without requiring direct intervention from officers. Therefore,\nalthough often considered trivial, road shock markings play an important\nrole in maintaining security and comfort in driving on toll roads.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/the-actual-function-of-road-shock-line-markings-on-toll-roads-1774428688",
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