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ETLE trial for freight vehicles finds 140,000 violations

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation recorded 140,309 violations by freight vehicles during an Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) trial.
  • The trial, conducted from January to June 2026, focused on over-dimension and over-loading (ODOL) offenses.
  • These findings are part of preparations for the 'Zero ODOL' program set to launch in 2027.

Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation has recorded a significant number of violations by freight vehicles during a trial of its Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) system. A total of 140,309 violations were detected among heavy goods vehicles during the trial period, which ran from January 27 to June 30, 2026.

Since January 27, 2026, to June 30, 2026, there were 140,309 violations by freight vehicles.

— Aan SuhananThe Director General of Land Transportation at the Ministry of Transportation reported the findings from the ETLE trial.

This initiative is a preparatory step towards the implementation of the 'Zero Over Dimension Over Loading' (ODOL) program, scheduled for 2027. The ETLE trial was conducted at three Vehicle Weight Measurement (UPPKB) units equipped with Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) facilities in South Sumatra and West Java.

Director General of Land Transportation at the Ministry, Aan Suhanan, stated that the violations comprised 82,158 cases (54%) related to carrying capacity and 58,057 cases (46%) concerning documentation. An additional 94 cases involved improper loading procedures. Suhanan explained that all detected violations have been followed up with confirmation letters sent to vehicle owners through the regional offices of the Directorate General of Land Transportation.

A total of 27,789 confirmation letters have been sent to the violators through the regional offices of the Directorate General of Land Transportation. Of that number, 883 letters have received confirmation from the vehicle owners.

— Aan SuhananThe Director General of Land Transportation detailed the follow-up process for detected violations.

Out of the 27,789 confirmation letters sent, 883 have received a response from vehicle owners. Suhanan urged violators to provide their confirmation promptly as part of the law enforcement process. He added that the ETLE-based monitoring system will undergo regular evaluations to enhance its effectiveness in overseeing freight vehicles, aiming for a more transparent, accountable, and efficient enforcement process.

Of course, this system will be evaluated periodically to realize more transparent, accountable, and efficient supervision and enforcement of freight vehicles.

— Aan SuhananThe Director General of Land Transportation discussed future plans for the ETLE system.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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