REFORMULATION OF REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF PATROLS AND ESCORTS AS A STEP TOWARD PROMOTING INCLUSIVITY ON THE ROADS

Abstract

Patrol and escort is an emergency escort service and must therefore be given priority over other road users. However, many members of the public use Patrol and escort illegally or inappropriately. This study aims to examine the extent of the effectiveness of Law No. 22 of 2009 on Road Traffic and Transportation and its implications for creating justice on the roads. Using a normative legal method, this study examines various laws and regulations as well as other relevant legal norms, such as Law No. 22 of 2009 on Road Traffic and Transportation. The results of the study indicate that in practice, there is a misinterpretation regarding the phrase “specific interests,” leading to the illegal use of police escorts by individuals who operate sirens or strobe lights without authorization from law enforcement. This is driven by legal cultural factors and legal structures, resulting in the lack of effectiveness of these provisions. Therefore, there is a need to reformulate regulations regarding the use of police escorts to be limited to emergency situations, which includes strengthening supervision by law enforcement officials and raising awareness among the public and officials to achieve justice for all road users.