Penalties for public officials

Penalties for public officials

From Republika

The case of a vice presidential limousine using the dedicated
busway lane is one example of a trend among bureaucrats to
violate their own rules. According to the city police, the
procedure for escorting public officials is covered by a
government regulation while busway operation is under regional
control.

If it is the hierarchy of regulations that matters, the
question arises whether the vice presidential convoy in the
busway route can be subject to Law No.14/1992 on highway traffic.

Another case involved a House member who violated the rule on
three-in-one traffic zones and defied police authorities. Now let
us see if such regulations apply to all citizens or only to those
not in a strong bargaining position.

Do ordinary people who observe traffic rules on public roads
have to submit to a small group of individuals with a lot of
money and power? We can only hope that public officials will set
a good example for the recovery of our nation.

DODI KURNAEDI
Jakarta