Big bikes join traffic patrol

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