Serang Deputy Mayor Fined for Dropping Off School Children Without Helmets

KatadataOTO – Nur Agis Aulia, Deputy Mayor of Serang, was ticketed by the Serang City Police Traffic Unit. He was caught committing a traffic violation while taking his child to school on a motorcycle.

At the time, he was carrying two children at once without wearing a helmet. This was discovered by officers, who then took action to create a deterrent effect.

"We have ticketed him," affirmed Commissioner Tiwi Afrian, Head of the Serang City Police Traffic Unit, as reported by Antara (14/07).

The action was taken after officers visited Nur Agis's office in the Serang City Government Center (Puspemkot) area. He was charged under Article 291 and Article 292 of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation.

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Article 291 regulates the obligation for motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a national standard helmet, with a penalty of one month in prison or a maximum fine of Rp 250,000.

Meanwhile, Article 292 regulates the prohibition of carrying more than one passenger without a sidecar, with a similar penalty.

Nur Agis's behavior drew public attention because it was committed by a public official who should be an example for his citizens.

Fortunately, Agis did not evade when action was about to be taken. He admitted his mistake and responsibility for the violation committed.

Enforcement of traffic violations will continue, especially now that Operation Patuh 2025 is underway. The activity is being carried out simultaneously throughout Indonesia starting today, Monday (14/07) until Sunday (27/07).

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Specifically in Serang, the activity is named Operation Patuh Maung 2025, which focuses on eight traffic violations. This program is expected to improve public discipline in driving.

8 Targeted Traffic Violations in Operation Patuh 2025

• Driving while using a mobile phone
• Underage driving
• Carrying more than one passenger on a motorcycle
• Driving without a helmet
• Driving without using a seatbelt
• Driving against the flow of traffic
• Driving under the influence of or consuming alcohol
• Driving over the specified speed limit