Police Traffic Corps Chief Pushes for Digitalisation of Law Enforcement to Address Over-Dimension and Overload Violations
The Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) continues to strengthen technological transformation in maintaining road order. Korlantas Chief Irjen Agus Suryonugroho stressed the importance of digitalising law enforcement to strictly address vehicles violating over-dimension and overload rules.
The statement was delivered by Irjen Agus during a podcast in Jakarta, as reported on the Korlantas Polri website, Friday (3/4/2026). This digitalisation step aligns with the vision of National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo to realise modern, trustworthy Police services oriented towards public safety through technological leaps.
On that occasion, the Korlantas Chief explained that over-dimension and overload are two distinct violations regulated under Law No. 22 of 2009 on Road Traffic and Transportation.
“Over-dimension and overload are actually regulated in the law. Over-dimension is a traffic crime, whereas overload is a traffic violation,” stated the Korlantas Chief.
He explained that over-dimension is governed by Article 277 and constitutes a criminal offence because it involves altering vehicle dimensions not in accordance with provisions. Meanwhile, overloaded vehicles are violations where loads exceed the specified limits.
According to him, handling over-dimension and overload cannot rely solely on a legal approach but must consider various aspects such as economy, logistics, social factors, infrastructure, and safety.
“The legal approach is not the only way. If law enforcement is applied directly, the social reaction would be significant. Therefore, the government is taking preventive, educational steps, and systemic improvements from upstream to downstream,” he clarified.
Currently, the government, together with the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, has prepared a blueprint for regulating over-dimension and overload vehicles.
The Korlantas Chief noted that the regulation will be carried out in phases through socialisation, data collection, vehicle normalisation, and the utilisation of technology such as Weight in Motion (WIM) and Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE).
“Digital transformation is crucial. In the future, law enforcement will increasingly use ETLE, not manual ticketing anymore,” he said.
He also emphasised that over-dimension not only involves drivers but can also implicate bodywork manufacturers who alter vehicle dimensions.
Finally, the Korlantas Chief conveyed that the regulation of over-dimension and overload aims to improve traffic safety, reduce accident rates, and protect road infrastructure from damage.
“We are optimistic that by 2027, we can achieve zero over-dimension and overload. This is for public safety and to maintain road infrastructure,” he concluded.