Big bikes join traffic patrol

JAKARTA: The city police introduced 25 new Harley Davidson motorcycles to their traffic corps on Wednesday.

Police chief Insp. Firman Gani said that the "hogs" had been donated by the city administration.

In an attempt to convince the public that the Harleys were just what Jakarta needed, a simulation was held at Jakarta Police Headquarters, where the officers demonstrated various tricks that might prove useful in policing, such as standing on top of the motorcycles while driving them.

Imbued with the spirit of serving the public, Firman said that on Saturdays and Sundays the officers riding the Harleys would provide the public with "shows" lasting between two and three hours, which would be conducted in "less crowded areas".

"We have established a traffic management center, which will also provide escorts using the Harleys," Firman said. -- JP