The North Jakarta Metro Resort Police recorded that 209 traffic accidents happened in North Jakarta from January until mid-April 2014. From that amount, 43 people died and 166 injured.

Road damage is predicted reaching 75 percent

Chief of North Jakarta Metro Traffic Accident Unit, Adj. Comr. Heri Amran disclosed that the main cause of the accident is road damages in North Jakarta.

Adj. Comr. Amran stated that a number of road damage in North Jakarta are found along Jalan Raya Cilincing, Jalan Raya Cacing, Jalan Raya Akses Marunda, Jalan Raya Yos Sudarso, Jalan Raya Lodan Raya, Jalan Raya Gunung Sahari, and so on. "Road damage is predicted reaching 75 percent," he reported, Tuesday (4/22).

He hoped repair initiated by the government can run well and does not disturb traffic flow, thus citizens can feel safe and comfortable in driving.

In addition, locals were urged to check their vehicle documents and completeness of the vehicle before traveling.

"Four-wheeled vehicles for instance, where the driver must first check seat belts, engine condition, feasibility wheels and vehicles," he said.