Collaboration is Important to Anticipate Declining Air Quality in Greater Jakarta

To reduce the impact of air pollution, an emission test was held for category N and O (heavy duty vehicles) motor vehicles in Marunda, North Jakarta yesterday.

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The smooth running of this emission test involves the Environment Ministry together with Transportation Ministry, Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps, PT Kawasan Berikat Nusantara (KBN), Environment Agency, and Transportation Agency (Dishub).

Environment Minister, Hanif Faisol Nurrofiq asserted that it was important for various parties to collaborate to anticipate the decline in air quality in the Greater Jakarta.

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"We'll work together to develop a more detailed and systematic plan. We also continue to conduct these emission tests sustainably, from one area to another," he expressed.

His party was discussing with the Transportation Ministry and the Police regarding law enforcement related to the implementation of Article 210 of Law Number 22/2009 on Traffic and Road Transportation.

The article stipulates that every motor vehicle operating on the road must meet the emissions threshold for exhaust gases.

"We are currently discussing to ensure that this law enforcement can be applied following existing regulations. However, the fines are not directed at the drivers, but rather at the vehicle owners. This must also be done carefully to avoid disrupting the supply chain," he explained.

He stressed the importance of collective action to address the decline in air quality. Efforts must be able to mobilize all parties.

"We also estimate that air quality will deteriorate during the dry season, so this reduction in emissions must be maximized," he explained.

Jakarta Environment Agency Head, Asep Kuswanto uttered emission tests would be expanded, especially for heavy duty vehicles, which have a significant impact on air quality.

"Emissions test will continue to be intensified for all vehicles, especially those that have a significant impact. Heavy vehicles are also our priority," he asserted.

He added the Environment Agency would coordinate with Polda Metro Jaya to include emission tests as part of the implementation of fines through the Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) system.

"We're currently integrating the emission test that we call Si Elang Biru Jaya with the electronic ticketing system," he added.

Then this simulation of this system integration has been underway since October 2024. Hopefully, the enforcement against vehicles that do not pass the emissions test could be done more effectively.

"This is an important step to enforce all traffic violations through electronic tickets, including those related to emission tests," he stated.