Korlantas Forms Special Team to Crack Down on ODOL Truck Violations

KatadataOTO – The National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) is taking serious steps to crack down on frequent violations by ODOL (Over Dimension Over Loading) trucks.

This time, they have formed a national KDM (Excess Dimension and Load) law enforcement team. It aims to prevent violations by commercial transport vehicles.

“We will not tolerate KDM practices that have long been detrimental to the country, endangering safety, and damaging infrastructure,” said Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, Head of the National Police Traffic Corps, on the official Korlantas website, Wednesday (14/05).

Agus said that with the formation of this team, the crackdown on ODOL trucks will be more targeted, systematic, and firm.

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Moreover, the team consists of personnel from the Regional Police Traffic Directorate, Resort Police Traffic Unit, and will work in synergy with the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub), the Transportation Agency, and other institutions.

“The focus of this team is to enforce order, take direct action in the field, and provide legal education to the owners and drivers of freight vehicles,” Agus continued.

He stated that the National Police is always committed to achieving zero ODOL for public safety, business fairness, and infrastructure sustainability.

Later, the team will conduct raids at points prone to ODOL truck violations, such as ports and industrial areas.

In addition, the National Police Traffic Corps will also utilize surveillance with ETLE cameras, integration of digital weighbridges, and application-based public reporting.

The Head of the Traffic Corps explained that ODOL trucks constitute a traffic crime. It is a violation that harms the state and therefore needs to be dealt with firmly.

“This is not just an enforcement action, but a systemic improvement effort. We will take firm action indiscriminately,” Agus concluded.

Legal Basis for ODOL Truck Enforcement

For your information, the legal basis for the National Police Traffic Corps' enforcement against ODOL trucks is stipulated in Article 277 of Law No. 22 of 2009.

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It explains that vehicles that do not meet technical requirements are prohibited from operating. Violators will be subject to one year in prison or a maximum fine of IDR 24 million.

Furthermore, it is stated in Article 307 that drivers or vehicle owners who carry excess loads are subject to two months in prison or a maximum fine of IDR 500,000.

Finally, the enforcement against ODOL trucks is based on Article 169 paragraph (1). It explains that the act of modifying a vehicle without an official permit is subject to two months in prison or a fine of IDR 500,000.