ACEH TENGAH | INDATANEWS.COM - The Traffic Unit (Satlantas) of the Aceh Tengah Police carried out humanitarian patrols on Saturday night, August 1, 2026, to prevent illegal street racing while ensuring public safety, traffic order, and smooth traffic flow (Kamseltibcarlantas) in several vulnerable areas across Takengon City.
The patrol operation was conducted from 8:30 p.m. WIB until midnight and focused on several locations identified as areas requiring increased monitoring by officers. These included Jalan Lebe Kader, Jalan Sengeda, the old Takengon Terminal area, Inpres Market, the Lintang gas station area, and Jalan Desa Mongal in Bebesen District.
Police Prioritize Dialogue and Preventive Measures
During the operation,
Aceh Tengah Traffic Police officers not only monitored traffic conditions but also conducted public awareness activities, particularly targeting motorcycle riders. Road users were urged to comply with traffic regulations, refrain from participating in illegal street races, and avoid using loud modified exhaust systems (Knalpot Brong) that could disturb residents' comfort.
The officers emphasized that maintaining traffic safety requires collective awareness and discipline from all road users. Through direct communication and education, police sought to build understanding among motorists regarding the importance of responsible driving behavior.
ROAD USER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN:
Aceh Tengah Traffic Police officers provide guidance to motorcycle riders regarding compliance with traffic regulations and the prohibition of loud exhaust systems that may disturb the community. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Illegal Exhaust Systems Subject to Enforcement
In addition to providing education through a humanitarian approach, officers found several motorcycle riders using exhaust systems that did not meet factory standards. A total of five motorcycles equipped with excessively loud exhausts were subsequently inspected and taken under control by the
Aceh Tengah Traffic Police.
During the operation, officers did not issue fines to the riders. Instead, they applied an educational approach by requiring vehicle owners to replace non-standard exhaust systems with factory-standard equipment at the Aceh Tengah Police Headquarters (Mako).
This measure is part of the police efforts to increase public awareness and strengthen discipline among road users. Authorities hope the educational approach will provide riders with a better understanding of traffic safety and the consequences of using vehicles that do not comply with regulations.
Traffic Safety Remains the Main Priority
Aceh Tengah Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq, S.I.K., M.H., through Traffic Police Chief AKP Rerit Oktafiandi, S.Tr.K., S.I.K., CPHR., stated that the humanitarian patrols were a preventive effort aimed at improving public awareness of safe and orderly traffic culture.
According to him, the activity was also intended to prevent potential traffic accidents and disturbances to public security and order that may arise from illegal street racing activities or the use of excessively loud exhaust systems.
"Through education and guidance, we hope the community will become increasingly disciplined in traffic, creating a safe, orderly, and comfortable environment for all road users," he said.
AKP Rerit added that the presence of officers in the field was not solely focused on enforcing regulations but also on providing understanding to the public so that safe and comfortable traffic conditions could be created together.
IMPROVING TRAFFIC DISCIPLINE:
Aceh Tengah Traffic Police Chief AKP Rerit Oktafiandi explains that humanitarian patrols are a preventive measure aimed at improving public traffic discipline. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Traffic Conditions Remain Safe and Stable
Throughout the patrol activities, public security and order (Kamtibmas) as well as traffic flow within the jurisdiction of the
Aceh Tengah Police remained safe, smooth, and stable.
The Aceh Tengah Traffic Police confirmed that similar patrols would continue to be conducted regularly, especially during periods and in locations considered to have a higher risk of traffic violations or public disturbances.
Through these humanitarian patrols, the police called on the entire Aceh Tengah community to actively contribute to road safety, obey traffic regulations, prioritize the safety of all road users, and work together to create a more comfortable traffic environment.
(IDNC)REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala