Alphard seen speeding in HI used fake plates to avoid odd-even restrictions
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police have taken action against the driver of an Alphard vehicle that ran a red light and used a fake license plate in Jakarta.
- The driver used the fake plate to evade the odd-even traffic restriction policy.
- Three members of the West Java Regional Police were subjected to ethical sanctions in connection with the incident.
Authorities have apprehended the driver of a luxury Alphard vehicle involved in a traffic violation in Jakarta. The vehicle was observed running a red light and was found to be operating with a counterfeit license plate. This fraudulent plate was reportedly used to circumvent Jakarta's odd-even traffic restriction policy, which limits vehicle usage based on the last digit of the license plate on certain days.
The incident led to police taking disciplinary measures. Three members of the West Java Regional Police have been subjected to ethical sanctions as a consequence of their involvement or association with the driver and the vehicle. The specific nature of their ethical violations and the extent of their connection to the driver's actions are part of the ongoing review.
This enforcement action underscores the police's commitment to upholding traffic laws and combating fraudulent practices. The use of fake license plates to bypass regulations is a serious offense, and the swift response aims to deter similar behavior. The investigation into the misuse of the license plate and the involvement of the police personnel is continuing.
Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.