DENPASAR, BALINEWS – Police have taken action against several traffic violations during the 2026 Patuh Agung Operation on Jalan Cok Agung Tresna in Renon, Denpasar, on Thursday, October 29. The enforcement focused on motorcycles with exhaust systems that do not meet technical specifications, commonly known as illegal or excessively loud exhausts, riders without Indonesian National Standard (SNI)-certified helmets, and vehicles with missing license plates.
The enforcement was carried out by personnel from the Law Enforcement Task Force (Satgas Gakkum). Meanwhile, the Preventive Task Force and the Public Education Task Force (Satgas Dikmas) conducted traffic control and provided road safety education to motorists.
Officers addressed visible traffic violations firmly while maintaining a human-centered approach. The measures were intended to improve compliance with traffic regulations and reduce accident risks associated with vehicles that fail to meet safety standards.
AKBP Satrio said law enforcement was not the primary objective of the operation. Instead, the police aimed to raise public awareness of the importance of road safety.
“Our enforcement measures are a last resort. Our main hope is that people become increasingly aware that road safety is a fundamental necessity on the road, not merely a matter of avoiding traffic raids,” Satrio said.
In addition to enforcement, officers provided direct guidance to motorists on the importance of using appropriate safety equipment and ensuring that vehicles meet technical requirements before being driven on public roads.
As part of the preventive measures, officers also distributed brochures and leaflets promoting traffic discipline to passing motorists, public transport drivers, and people in the surrounding area.
The educational materials outlined priority violations under the 2026 Patuh Agung Operation, encouraged compliance with traffic signs and regulations, and emphasized the importance of prioritizing the safety of both drivers and other road users.
Through the operation, the police urged the public to carry complete vehicle documents, wear SNI-certified helmets, avoid exhaust systems that do not comply with technical specifications, and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before travelling.
The 2026 Patuh Agung Operation is expected to improve compliance with traffic regulations while fostering a stronger culture of road safety, reducing accident risks, and creating safer and more comfortable road conditions across Bali.
