09 Sep 2024

Why Is Illegal Parking Prohibited?

by:Eva Simorangkir

Editor:Ramdan Malik Batubara, Amira Sofa

09 Sep 2024

Have you ever walked on the sidewalk only to be forced to step off because a motorcycle was blocking your way? This means its owner is engaging in illegal parking. Illegal parking refers to parking vehicles in unauthorized or improper places. Not only does it cause inconvenience, but illegal parking is also a violation. This article will explain illegal parking and how you can report it. Let’s dive in!

Illegal parking is prohibited. Source: Jakarta Smart City

Regulations on Illegal Parking

The prohibition of illegal parking is stated in Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 22 Tahun 2009 Tentang Lalu Lintas dan Angkutan Jalan. Article 287 in paragraph four states: “Any person driving a motor vehicle on the road who violates traffic movement regulations as referred to in Article 106, paragraph (4), letter d, or the rules on stopping and parking as referred to in Article 106, paragraph (4), letter e, shall be subject to imprisonment for a maximum of 1 (one) month or a fine of up to Rp250,000 (two hundred fifty thousand rupiah).”

Don’t just fear the fine. If you think about it, there are many other risks associated with illegal parking, such as:

inconveniencing other road users by obstructing their way;

disrupting traffic flow;

reducing the security of parked vehicles; and

increasing the risk of accidents.

Channels to Report Illegal Parking

Someone is considered to be engaging in illegal parkingwhen they park their vehicle in unauthorized places, such as sidewalks, road shoulders, and access to public facilities like bus stops. This practice harms others.

In Jakarta, you can report illegal parking issues. The Jakarta government provides 13 official complaint channels:

JAKI
X (dahulu Twitter) @DKIJakarta
Facebook Pemprov DKI Jakarta
E-mail dki@jakarta.go.id
Personal social media of the Governor or Vice Governor
SMS/WhatsApp 08111272206
Pendopo Balai Kota (City Hall Pendopo)
Inspectorate
Kantor Wali Kota (Mayor’s Office)
Kantor Kecamatan (District Office)
Kantor Kelurahan (Sub-district Office)
Aspirasi Publik Melalui Media Massa
LAPOR! 1708

These channels are managed within the Citizen Relation Management (CRM) system. By integrating reports from the 13 complaint channels, the follow-up on reports will become more effective and efficient.

Report Illegal Parking Using JAKI

You can use the JAKI app to meet various needs in Jakarta. You can also report illegal parking through JAKI. Here’s how:

Download and open JAKI. If you don’t have the application yet, download it on

Google Play Storeor Apple App Store;

Tap the camera icon at the bottom of the Home screen;

Take a photo of the issue you encounter. Make sure to enable location services on your device. This helps officials address the problem more easily;

Fill in the details and location;

Select the “Parkir Liar” (illegal parking) category and then submit your report.

Also read: Take a Peek at Citizen Report on JAKI 3.0

Smartcitizens, you have the right to feel comfortable in Jakarta, so don't hesitate to report illegal parking! If you want to learn more about the complaint channels, follow the social media accounts of @jsclab, @cepatresponjkt, and @jakisuperapp.

Also read: Want to Report a Problem? Use These Complaint Channels!