Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, The Karawang Police Traffic Unit (Satlantas) issued a strong appeal to the public not to use pick-up cars or pickups to transport passengers. The police emphasized that according to the specifications and designation of this type of vehicle, it is only permitted to transport goods, so that its use to carry people is considered to violate traffic rules and seriously endanger safety.Kasatlantas Karawang Police, AKP Sudirianto, revealed that his party still often encounters the practice of using open pickup trucks to transport passengers, both for daily commuting purposes and other social activities. In fact, using a vehicle that is not intended for use carries a fatal risk if an incident occurs on the road. "Pickup cars are vehicles for transporting goods, not for transporting people. Passengers in open trucks do not have adequate protection such as seats or seat belts, so they are very at risk of falling or suffering serious injuries during sudden braking or accidents," said AKP Sudirianto, Wednesday (15/7/2026).
The police emphasized that this practice violates the provisions of the Road Traffic and Transportation Law (UULAJ). Apart from the legal aspect, compliance with vehicle functions is a form of driver's moral responsibility in maintaining the safety of themselves and other road users in order to create an orderly traffic culture.Furthermore, the Karawang Police Traffic Unit will continue to increase supervision in the field and educate the public regarding the importance of compliance with vehicle function rules. The hope is that with increasing public awareness, the risk of traffic accidents involving pickup vehicles can be reduced significantly in the Karawang jurisdiction.The public is advised not to take this rule lightly in order to avoid legal sanctions while maintaining life safety. The police invite all levels of citizens to switch to using appropriate and safe modes of transportation in accordance with motor vehicle safety standards set by the government.
