West Java Police Chief: Three-Axle Trucks Cause Congestion and Holiday Travel Accidents

Bandung — The West Java Regional Police are taking enforcement action against three-axle vehicles and large-tonnage transport trucks, which are considered one of the primary causes of traffic slowdowns during the Eid holiday exodus period.

According to West Java Regional Police Chief Inspector General Rudi Setiawan, police analysis reveals that numerous traffic congestion incidents and accidents on holiday routes have been caused by three-axle vehicles parked on road shoulders or experiencing difficulties whilst traversing uphill sections.

“Several traffic accidents have occurred because three-axle vehicles park on road shoulders, slowing down traffic flow, particularly when ascending and descending,” Rudi said during an inspection of the Integrated Command Post for Operation Ketupat Lodaya 2026 in the Nagreg area, Bandung Regency, on Sunday.

He stated that these vehicles frequently slow down other traffic, triggering long queues at multiple points along holiday routes.

To address this issue, the police together with relevant agencies have prepared several parking areas as holding facilities for three-axle vehicles that violate regulations during the holiday period.

“We have prepared several holding areas. If violations continue, we will impound these vehicles,” he said.

Additionally, the police have requested freight transport companies to replace large vehicles with smaller ones to avoid disrupting traffic flow.

“We ask freight companies and transport services to switch large vehicles for smaller ones so as not to impede holiday traffic,” he said.

Rudi noted that enforcement action against three-axle vehicles has already been carried out across several areas in West Java.

“Several police districts have already taken action. I was informed about operations in Sumedang and several other areas have also been conducting enforcement,” he said.

He emphasised that these measures are being undertaken to ensure smooth holiday traffic flow and reduce the risk of accidents during the Eid holiday period.

“We want smooth holiday travel, safe journeys, and happy families,” Rudi said.