PURWAKARTA-ASWINNEWS. COM — The Purwakarta Regency Government together with the local Police have reiterated the penalty for underage motorists, namely vehicle confiscation. This action is in order to realize the Memorandum of Understanding between the West Java Police Chief and the Governor of West Java regarding the appeal and strengthening of vehicle enforcement for minors in the Purwakarta Regency area.
In addition, there is also a prohibition on students bringing vehicles, this is clearly stated in the circular letter of the local Education Office (Disdik) through circular letter number: 000.4.8 / 1337-Dikdas / 2025 as a form of strengthening the implementation of Purwakarta Regent Regulation Number 131 of 2022 concerning Character Education.
This effort is also carried out based on 3 objectives, namely creating traffic safety, reducing cases of underage drivers, and education for parents.
In the action carried out on Jalan Raya Sadang – Subang, precisely in front of the Campaka Police Headquarters, led directly by the Purwakarta Police Chief, AKBP Lilik Ardhiansyah and the Purwakarta Regent, Saepul Bahri Binzein on Monday, (5/26/2025).
In addition, also present were the Deputy Chief of Purwakarta Police, Kompol Sosialisman Muhammad Natsir, Head of the Purwakarta Regency Education Office, H. Purwanto, Head of Communication and Information Rudi Hartono, Head of Operations Kompol Erwan Dwiyanto, Head of Traffic Unit AKP Muthia Khansa Nurwijaya, Campaka Police Chief AKP Firman Budianto, Commander of Subdenpom III 3-4 Purwakarta Lettu CPM Asep Caca, Head of Propam AKP Atik Sukron, Head of Intelkam Sat Iptu Hevi Hendra Gunawan and Head of the Purwakarta School Discipline Movement Task Force (GDS) Erfin Aulia.
Purwakarta Regent, Saepul Bahri Binzein in his statement said, he together with the Purwakarta Police Chief found a number of students who were still stubborn in bringing motorbikes to school even though it was clearly prohibited.
“Here I am with the Police Chief and the Traffic Police Chief again conducting a raid on school children who are bringing motorbikes. Alhamdulillah, it has been monitored to be relatively orderly. Yes, but there are still some who violate,” said Om Zein.
In addition, Om Zein said that school hours for elementary, junior high and high school students in Purwakarta Regency are at 06.00, we ensure that children do not bring motorbikes to school. In our country, the rule is to start at 6 am for elementary, junior high and high school, bring provisions from home. For elementary and junior high schools, they are not allowed to bring cellphones and for those who are not old enough to bring motorbikes, they are not allowed to bring motorbikes to school,” he said.
On that occasion, Om Zein asked the teachers to firmly prohibit students from bringing motorbikes to school and to reprimand any students who violate. It is known that in this activity there were 19 vehicles that were secured at the Purwakarta Police Headquarters.
Meanwhile, the Purwakarta Police Chief, AKBP Lilik Ardhiansyah said that the activity was a step and manifestation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the West Java Police Chief and the West Java Governor, which was continued with the Memorandum of Understanding of the Purwakarta Police Chief and the Purwakarta Regent.
“This activity is between the Purwakarta Police, the Purwakarta Regency Government, and the TNI in maintaining security, peace, and public order. In addition, this activity is an effort to reduce the number of accidents in Purwakarta Regency, “said Lilik.
Regarding the procedure, the Police Chief explained that underage drivers caught crossing the highway will be stopped and asked for information. Furthermore, the vehicle will be taken to the Purwakarta Police to be detained and the parents will be summoned.
“Those that have been confiscated will of course be returned on the condition that the parents must come to the office and report to the police. We (the police) clearly educate the child, but the main role is on the parents. So we educate the parents a lot, “said Lilik.
To note, confiscating vehicles is indeed one of the police’s authorities. This has been regulated in Article 260 paragraph (1) letter ‘d’ of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Road Transportation (LLAJ Law).
The Police Chief appealed to parents to be more active in fostering and providing good education to their children, especially regarding driving safety. “Children who are still minors are not yet physically or mentally mature enough to drive motorized vehicles. This is not only a violation of the law, but also very dangerous for their lives and others, “said Lilik.
The Chief of Police reminded parents to limit their children from riding motorbikes before they reach a sufficient age. With education, role models and shared concern, it is hoped that they will be able to create a safer environment for the next generation, “said AKBP Lilik.
Writer: Usup Supriatna.
Editor: Rahmat Kartolo.
