Illegal Racing Perpetrators Fined 3 Million Rupiah, Motorcycles Face Confiscation
The Situbondo State Court in East Java has imposed maximum fines of 3 million rupiah against perpetrators of illegal street racing as a firm measure against activities that cause public alarm and endanger the safety of road users.
The decision was taken in response to growing public concern caused by illegal racing, which not only disturbs public order but also poses a high risk to public safety.
“The court has imposed maximum fines against illegal street racing perpetrators of 3 million rupiah per person, with no room for negotiation,” said Humas (public relations officer) of Situbondo State Court Alto Antonio at the Situbondo State Court in East Java on Friday (27 February 2026).
Antonio stated that on this day, 73 illegal street racing perpetrators have been sentenced to pay fines of 3 million rupiah each. If they fail to pay the fines, their motorcycles will be confiscated and auctioned by the prosecutor’s office.
He explained that the panel of judges’ decision took into account the serious impact of illegal racing, which threatens the safety of both perpetrators and the public.
“The judges considered that illegal racing causes public alarm and threatens the safety of the perpetrators and others,” he said.
According to him, the maximum sentence is expected to have a deterrent effect, not only on the perpetrators but also on spectators who support illegal racing activities.
“Supporting illegal racing by watching is the same thing, because illegal racing would not exist without spectators,” Antonio said.
Payment of fines can be made from today until seven days after the verdict is announced. If payment is not made within this deadline, the motorcycles of the perpetrators will be confiscated and auctioned by the Situbondo State Prosecutor’s Office.
Meanwhile, a Situbondo resident named Fendi expressed his support for the firm action taken by law enforcement against illegal racing.
“We certainly support the firm measures taken by Situbondo State Court, the maximum fine of 3 million rupiah can serve as a deterrent to youths who frequently engage in illegal racing that endangers other road users,” he said.