Jakarta Odd-Even January 9, 2025, Strict Despite Heavy Rain

KatadataOTO – Despite the overnight rain, the DKI government has confirmed that Jakarta's odd-even rule will remain in effect. This regulation is even more crucial as people are more likely to choose cars for their activities.

The decision to use private cars could worsen traffic congestion compared to normal conditions. Therefore, the restriction is key to keeping traffic flowing.

Today, Thursday (09/01), it is the turn for cars with odd-numbered plates to pass freely on dozens of main roads. Meanwhile, vehicles with even-numbered plates must wait until the restriction period is over.

The public is also expected to utilize the public transportation facilities provided by the government. These range from TransJakarta, LRT, MRT to KRL with affordable fares, ensuring mobility is maintained.

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It should be noted that the government only implements the Jakarta odd-even rule in the morning and afternoon. Thus, people can still use cars with even-numbered plates for activities at certain times.

Jakarta Odd-Even Schedule

• Morning: 06:00 AM to 10:00 AM (WIB)
• Afternoon: 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM (WIB)

Not only that, the government will also provide several alternative routes that can be used by cars with non-compliant plates. However, these routes are detours, making the travel time longer.

In addition, several vehicles are also given leeway and are not affected by the Jakarta odd-even rule. One of them is the electric car, whose development is currently being encouraged by the central government. 

List of Vehicles Exempt from Jakarta's Odd-Even Rule

• Electric cars
• TNI-Polri (Military-Police) vehicles
• Ambulances
• Fire trucks
• Vehicles for health workers, including doctors
• Public transport and taxis

Besides deploying officers, the police also utilize technology to monitor traffic. From Static to Mobile ETLE (Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement) will be deployed during the traffic engineering.

All violations will be subject to a fine of Rp 500,000. This rule is in accordance with Article 287 of Law Number 12 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation (LLAJ).

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To make the Jakarta odd-even rule more effective, the police are implementing a contraflow system on the inner-city toll road from KM 0+200 (Cawang) to KM 7+200 (Semanggi) from 06:00 AM to 10:00 AM (WIB).

The DKI government is also implementing traffic engineering in several locations to support MRT construction. Therefore, the public is expected to adjust their travel schedules.