Watch when driving in Bekasi

Watch when driving in Bekasi

From Kompas

As I was driving from Bekasi to Jakarta on May 17, 2001, my car's left rear mirror was hit by a man in a passing vehicle just after the traffic lights in front of Grand Mall in West Bekasi. Then after driving about 400 meters, a passenger in a black Kijang van that was overtaking my car commanded me to take the left turn and stop my car.

That was my second experience as some nine months ago, I was robbed of Rp 800,000 also in West Bekasi.

The police advised that if you suspect your car was intentionally hit from behind, or someone was pretending he had been hit by your car, don't stop or even open the car door or window. Instead contact the nearest police station at 8855775 for Bekasi, 8842752 for West Bekasi and 4604348 for Cakung. Robbers usually target women or old men driving alone.

Therefore, I would like to urge police to conduct routine checks along roads where motorists are vulnerable to robberies.

It's no use noting the license number of the suspected car as often they use fake license plates. Just be careful, particularly when driving between Kranji and Cakung. It's a long stretch of road and police stations are few and far between.

ACHMAD

Jakarta