Not a Blanket Ban: Dedi Mulyadi Allows Students in Remote Areas of West Java to Bring Motorbikes to School
The Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, has affirmed that the policy prohibiting students from bringing motorbikes to school will not be applied uniformly. This rule will only be strictly enforced in areas that already have adequate public transportation access.
This measure is taken to ensure fairness for students in remote areas with limited public transport facilities, so that learning activities are not hampered by mobility constraints.
Dedi explained that this policy is flexible and adapts to the geographical conditions and infrastructure in each region of West Java.
“The ban is for areas that have public transport. So, those that don’t have public transport can bring (motorbikes). But, those that still have public transport are not allowed to bring motorbikes,” said Dedi Mulyadi, quoted by Antara, Thursday (26/2).
As a long-term solution for areas that are difficult to reach, the West Java Provincial Government is currently reviewing the provision of special student transport.
“We are currently reviewing this, especially in remote areas. We will prepare subsidized vehicles from the West Java Provincial Government,” he said.
The West Java Education Office (Disdik) ensures that this disciplinary rule will be officially implemented in the 2026/2027 academic year. In addition to vehicle regulations, this policy also includes a ban on the use of noisy exhaust pipes and the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
The Head of West Java Disdik, Purwanto, explained that the integrity of this policy will be strengthened through a written commitment with a stamp that must be signed by three parties: the school, parents, and students.
“We will do this in the 2026-2027 academic year. There will be a statement letter that must be signed by the school, parents, and students,” said Purwanto.
The timing of the implementation in the new academic year is deliberately chosen to give schools enough time to carry out socialization. In addition, schools are expected to prepare effective monitoring instruments in their respective environments before the rules are fully enforced.
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If the letter is not responded to within 21 working days, then the agency will continue legal efforts through a lawsuit to the State Administrative Court (PTUN).
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