Police Warn of Lane Hoggers on Indonesian Toll Roads

Indonesian police are urging drivers to be aware of and avoid 'lane hogger' behavior on toll roads. The rightmost lane is designated for overtaking, but some drivers habitually occupy it, hindering traffic flow. The official X account of TMC Polda Metro Jaya highlighted this issue, reminding drivers to use middle or left lanes when traffic is clear and to avoid the shoulder.

Lane hogging is described as a static speed in the rightmost lane. This practice has become a common frustration for toll road users, sometimes leading to confrontations when other drivers attempt to warn the lane hoggers. The police emphasize that this behavior is dangerous, can cause accidents, and significantly disrupts traffic.

According to the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPTJ), lane hoggers are strictly prohibited. Drivers who have finished overtaking must return to their original lane. This behavior violates Article 108, paragraph (2) of Law No. 22/2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation, and Article 41, point (b) of Government Regulation No. 15/2005 concerning Toll Roads. Drivers encountering lane hoggers are advised to signal with headlights or honk calmly, encouraging them to move to a different lane.