Drivers Convoying Zigzag on Becakayu Toll Road Apologise, Admit It Was for Content
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - A number of car drivers who drove with zig-zag manoeuvres on the Bekasi–Cawang–Kampung Melayu Toll Road (Becakayu) have apologised for their reckless driving.
In a video received by Kompas.com, seven people suspected to be involved in the zig-zag act stood side by side, accompanied by police officers. One of the perpetrators read a statement.
“We, as the drivers who went viral on social media, drove zig-zag on the Becakayu Toll Road on 1 March 2026 at 04:00 WIB. We apologise for the disturbance we have caused and we also apologise to the parties concerned, Mr Heri as the Head of Becakayu Toll Road and from the police,” said one of the perpetrators.
The perpetrators said the zig-zag convoy was conducted for social media content.
“What we did cannot be justified and what we did was only for content,” he added.
“We have issued verbal warnings; six of those who zig-zag participated in five cars; one person did not zig-zag but filmed,” explained AKBP Reiki, Head of the Road Traffic Patrol Unit (Kasat PJR) Ditlantas Polda Metro Jaya, when contacted, Saturday (7/3/2026).
Reiki stressed that all drivers were adults and held vehicle documents such as a driving licence (SIM) and vehicle registration certificate (STNK).
“Most are about 25 years old; they already have a driving licence,” he said.
Earlier, police confirmed they would not fine a number of drivers who conducted the convoys with zig-zag manoeuvres on the Becakayu Toll Road.
Although the action was deemed potentially dangerous to other road users, police chose an educational approach for those involved.
“If possible, we will issue verbal warnings so that they do not perform manoeuvres that could disrupt other drivers intending to overtake,” Reiki said when contacted by Kompas.com.
He emphasised that the police would not levy fines in this case because prevention is prioritised or education is given first.
The video was uploaded by the Instagram account @jakarta_siders. In the recording, several cars can be seen zig-zagging on a relatively quiet road.
The narration in the post states that although traffic appears light, the action still carries the potential to endanger other road users should an accident occur.
“Several cars were recorded convoying zig-zag as if on a racing circuit on the Becakayu Toll Road, Kalimalang, East Jakarta. Although the road appears quiet, the action is still considered dangerous to other road users passing through the same area,” reads the caption of the @jakarta_siders account.