Tuesday, 27 October 2026
BATAM | INDATANEWS.COM - Barelang Police have stepped up traffic enforcement under the regional Patuh Seligi 2026 operation, targeting road offences at four key locations in Batam, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. During checks on Monday, 26 October 2026, officers used electronic traffic monitoring and warnings to encourage compliance and improve road safety.
The traffic enforcement task force began operations at 9.30 am Western Indonesian Time (WIB), with nine officers deployed. Their duties included identifying traffic offences and encouraging road users to comply with regulations.The operation aims not only to address violations but also to promote safer driving habits and greater awareness of the need to protect all road users.
Barelang Police public relations chief Police Commissioner Budi Santoso said the task force was focusing on enforcing traffic regulations while raising public awareness of road safety.At these locations, officers used electronic monitoring systems to identify offences and issued warnings to motorists who breached traffic regulations. The measures form part of wider efforts to strengthen traffic enforcement across Barelang Police's jurisdiction.
The increased monitoring is intended to encourage more disciplined behaviour among road users and improve public understanding of the consequences of traffic offences. Officers are also seeking to reinforce the importance of orderly traffic for the safety of everyone using the roads.Enforcement and warnings are being used together to remind motorists of their obligations and highlight how individual behaviour can affect the safety of others.
Police have urged road users to obey traffic signs and regulations, carry the required vehicle documents and use the prescribed safety equipment. They have also warned against dangerous behaviour that could put motorists and other road users at risk.
Road safety education remains an important part of prevention efforts. Observing speed limits, adapting to road conditions, maintaining a safe following distance and respecting the rights of other road users can all help reduce the risk of accidents.Compliance is about more than avoiding penalties. Every road user shares responsibility for public safety, including protecting passengers and pedestrians and showing consideration for others using the same roads.
Police have called on the public to make compliance a daily habit rather than following the rules only when enforcement officers are present. Consistent observance of traffic regulations is essential to keeping traffic moving safely and smoothly.
According to the operation report, the traffic enforcement task force carried out its duties in a calm and controlled situation. Barelang Police have urged residents to play an active role in maintaining public order and road safety across Batam.
Public cooperation is essential to complement enforcement measures with a stronger sense of individual responsibility. Respecting traffic regulations and other road users can help create a safer and more orderly road environment.Barelang Police have also reminded the public that emergency assistance is available through police hotline 110. Members of the public can use the number to seek police assistance or report incidents requiring an immediate response.
Through Patuh Seligi 2026, Barelang Police are reinforcing the importance of consistent traffic enforcement alongside public education. Checks at the four locations form part of wider efforts to establish a more disciplined, safer and more responsible road culture in Batam. (IDNC)REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
