Traffic police prepare Indonesia’s Zero ODOL policy for 2027

Indonesia’s traffic police are preparing for the implementation of a Zero Over Dimension Over Load policy in 2027, with the national traffic police chief warning that the rollout must not disrupt traffic or public mobility.

Inspector General Wibowo gave the instruction while opening a traffic safety analysis and evaluation meeting attended by traffic directorate officials from police forces across Indonesia. He asked officers to map potential problems before the policy takes effect.

“Prepare properly, recheck the readiness of the infrastructure and facilities, review the routes, and identify the problems that may arise during these activities,” Wibowo said, according to a written statement.

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Prepare properly, recheck the readiness of the infrastructure and facilities, review the routes, and identify the problems that may arise during these activities.

He also emphasized coordination with all relevant stakeholders. The movement of freight vehicles creates traffic issues that the police cannot handle alone, he said, and requires cooperation across government agencies and other institutions.

“Minimize the problems and coordinate with the stakeholders, because I am sure we cannot solve our problems by ourselves,” Wibowo said. He expressed hope that cross-sector preparations and coordination would allow the 2027 policy to meet its objectives without hindering traffic flows or people’s mobility.

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Minimize the problems and coordinate with the stakeholders, because I am sure we cannot solve our problems by ourselves.