The Banten Traffic Traffic Police will prohibit motorcyclists from socializing while driving on the highway. This was conveyed by the Director of Lantas Polda Banten, Kombes Pol. Rudy Purnomo, who said that apart from obeying traffic rules, there are several things that motorcycle riders should not do while driving.
Dirlantas Polda Banten explained, the prohibition is regulated in Law No. RI. Article 22, Article 283 of 2009, combined with Article 106 paragraph 1, stipulates that every person driving a motorized vehicle on the road must drive a motorized vehicle in a reasonable and intensive manner.
“For motorized vehicles, apart from obeying traffic regulations, there are some activities that should not be done while driving. Motorcyclists are prohibited from using earphones to listen to music because it can reduce driving attention. 22 of 2009 Article 283 Jo Article 106 Paragraph 1 In addition, it is prohibited to ride a motorcycle while operating GPS
Because it interferes with concentration according to Law no. 10. Article 22, Article 283 of 2009 is the same as Article 106 paragraph 1,” he explained.
In addition, according to Law No. 10, motorcycle riders are prohibited from smoking while driving, because it will affect concentration and endanger other motorists. He closed by saying that in 2009, Article 22, Article 283 and Article 106 paragraph 1, “Let’s obey traffic rules together, cultivate a culture of orderly traffic and continue to apply health protocols”.
