Failure of traffic law

Failure of traffic law

From Sinar Pagi

I agree with legislator Muhammad Buang who said that the
substance of 1992 Traffic Law No. 14 is good (Sinar Pagi of Sept.
22). The problem lies in its inconsistent enforcement because
certain members of the City Land Transportation Agency and
traffic violators have sealed their business in briberies. Even
when a traffic violation case is brought to court, middlemen at
the court offer their mediatory services. So, drivers tend to
ignore traffic violations.

As a public transport driver I think there are four reasons
why road accidents are rampant.

First, the compulsory daily amount of money drivers have to
pay to vehicle owners is burdensome. Second, there are too many
public transport vehicles on given routes. There is no limit to
the issuance of permits to public transport operators, resulting
in competition among drivers on the road. Third, operators never
bother to teach drivers about road courtesy. Fourth, the high
cost of living.

The government and related agencies should find a way out.

MARISI NAINGGOLAN

Bekasi, West Java