Indonesian Police Deny Hoax About New Traffic Ticket Rules in 2026

Indonesian police have debunked circulating social media information about new traffic ticket regulations and a 150% fine increase slated for 2026. The National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri) clarified that the Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) system, both static and mobile, remains the primary method for traffic enforcement.

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The policy for enforcing traffic laws continues to prioritize the Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) system, both static and mobile. Information stating the return of comprehensive manual ticketing or a 150% increase in fines is untrue.

Irjen Wibowo, head of Korlantas Polri, stated that information regarding the widespread return of manual ticketing or a 150% fine hike is false. He emphasized the police's commitment to using technology for objective, transparent, and accountable law enforcement.

However, Wibowo acknowledged that police officers retain the authority to issue manual tickets in specific, selective situations. These manual tickets are reserved for obvious violations with the potential for fatal outcomes or those endangering other road users. Examples include non-standard exhaust pipes, illegal street racing, driving against traffic, and reckless driving.

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Manual enforcement is only carried out selectively for traffic violations that are clearly visible and have the potential to cause fatalities or endanger other road users.

Wibowo reassured the public that the priority of ETLE has not changed. Manual ticketing is intended to address violations that the ETLE system cannot capture. He urged the public to be discerning about information shared on social media, advising them to verify it with official sources like NTMC Korlantas before spreading potentially misleading content.

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We invite the public to be wise in using social media. Ensure all information received comes from our official sources, through NTMC Korlantas, so as not to spread misleading and unverified information.