An illegal parking along Jl Tomang Raya, Grogol Petamburan Sub-district is complained by local residents. Allegedly, it is triggered by vehicles parked along the sidewalk around one kilometer, precisely in front of a restaurant.

Car and motorcycle parked on the sidewalk because restaurants hold a wedding reception, etc

Head of West Jakarta Transportation Sub-dept, A Banjarnahor disclosed that illegal parking is very rampant every weekend. He suspected, it is due to small parking lot belongs to some restaurants alongside Jl Toman Raya.

"Car and motorcycle parked on the sidewalk because restaurants hold a wedding reception, etc. The land is small thus the guests use the sidewalk as a parking lot," he stated, Sunday (5/15).

Therefore, his sub-dept asks the restaurant owner to resolve the problem. If not, the parking lot will be controlled.

"You (restaurant owner) must coordinate with Transportation Sub-dept first for handling parking if you want to hold any event. We will also intensify operations," he closed.