Latest Odd-Even Traffic Rule in Jakarta
In order to streamline road space in Jakarta and relieve congestion, odd-even regulations are applied on various roads for four-wheeled or more motorized vehicles. Odd-even regulations during the pandemic vary according to the level of activity restrictions. Finally, the odd-even regulation will be applied to 13 roads from 24 May to 5 June 2022 based on the Head of Transportation Decree №268 Year 2022. Now, the latest odd-even regulation is implemented on 25 roads which will start on June 6, 2022.
Odd Even Rule Reactivation
The latest odd-even regulations on Jakarta roads are valid Monday-Friday, 06.00–10.00 and 16.00–21.00 WIB.
This latest regulation is adjusted to the Minister of Home Affairs Instruction №26 of 2022, SE Minister of Transportation №45 of 2022, as well as Governor Regulation №88 of 2019. Following are the roads that apply odd-even:
- Jalan Pintu Besar Selatan;
- Jalan Gajah Mada;
- Jalan Hayam Wuruk;
- Jalan Majapahit;
- Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat;
- Jalan M.H. Thamrin;
- Jalan Jenderal Sudirman;
- Jalan Sisingamangaraja;
- Jalan Panglima Polim;
- Jalan Fatmawati (from Simpang jalan Ketimun 1 until Simpang Jalan T.B. Simatupang);
- Jalan Suryopranoto;
- Jalan Balikpapan;
- Jalan Kyai Caringin;
- Jalan Tomang Raya;
- Jalan Jenderal S. Parman (from Simpang Jalan Tomang Raya until Jalan Gatot Subroto);
- Jalan Gatot Subroto;
- Jalan M.T. Haryono;
- Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said;
- Jalan D.I. Panjaitan;
- Jalan Jenderal A. Yani (from Simpang Jalan Bekasi Timur Raya until Jalan Gatot Subroto);
- Jalan Pramuka;
- Jalan Salemba Raya Sisi Barat dan Jalan Salemba Raya Sisi Timur (from Simpang Jalan Paseban Raya until Simpang Jalan Diponegoro);
- Jalan Kramat Raya;
- Jalan St. Senen;
- Jalan Gunung Sahari.
Exception for Motorized Vehicles Entering Odd-Even Areas
The odd-even application on the 25 road sections is exempted for certain vehicles, those are:
- Specially marked vehicles that carry people with disabilities.
- Ambulance vehicle.
- Firefighter.
- Public transportation (yellow plate).
- Vehicles driven by electric motors.
- Motorcycle.
- Special goods transportation for BBM and BBG.
- Vehicles for the leadership of RI high institutions: President/Vice President; Chairman of the MPR/DPR/DPD; Head of MA/MK/KY/BPK.
- Operational Service Vehicles (KDO) with official plates, TNI, and Polri.
- Vehicles for leaders and officials of foreign countries and international institutions who are state guests.
- Traffic accident aid vehicle.
- Vehicles for certain purposes according to the consideration of Polri officers (vehicles carrying money and filling ATMs) with supervision from the Police.
- Vehicles for health workers handling Covid-19 during the national disaster management period caused by the spread of Covid-19.
- Patient mobilization vehicles and Covid-19 vaccines.
- Covid-19 vaccine mobilization vehicle
- Oxygen cylinder carrier.
- Logistics transport vehicle.
Obedient Driving in Jakarta
If you are a driver of a four-wheeled motor vehicle or more who will travel to Jakarta, make sure you comply with the odd-even regulations that are currently in effect, yes. As an alternative, public transportation can be your choice for mobility in Jakarta. The rate of active cases of Covid-19 has indeed decreased, but the pandemic is still not over. So, don’t be careless and forget to apply health protocols in public transportation.