The Risks of Photographing ID Cards During Motor Vehicle Tax Payment Processes

SOLO, KOMPAS.com - Photographing an ID card during motor vehicle tax payment is an illegal bureaucratic practice due to incomplete documentation. It is generally carried out through intermediary services or brokers. This method may appear convenient, but it carries various risks that are often overlooked by vehicle owners. From a legal perspective, this practice can be considered an administrative violation and may even enter the criminal realm if there are elements of data misuse or document forgery. “At the registration stage, officers perform verification and validation of documents as well as input of the owner’s identity data and vehicle into the Regident Information System (ERI system). If the requirements are incomplete or invalid, the application must be returned,” said Prianggo to KOMPAS.com recently. Thus, if the process does not follow procedures and verification as required, for example using invalid identity or through third parties without valid completeness, it may legally pose problems, resulting in the application being returned. Motor vehicle tax (PKB) payment is essentially the process of annual STNK validation as regulated in Police Regulation Number 7 of 2021 on Motor Vehicle Regident, article 61 paragraph (2). The mandatory requirements to be attached include: Another issue arises regarding vehicle ownership status. If the vehicle is still in someone else’s name, then administratively a person is not the legitimate owner. This can complicate various matters in the future. When a traffic violation or accident occurs, the situation can become more complicated. The name listed on the STNK is not the actual owner, so legal processes or insurance claims can be hindered. Handling vehicle taxes and administration officially remains the safest and most beneficial choice.