What is Vehicle Age Restriction? Here is the Complete Information!

Vehicle age restrictions are currently a hot topic in society. So what is the meaning of this policy? For more details, please pay attention to the following review.

Complete Information About Vehicle Age Restrictions

What are vehicle age restrictions? Why is there such a stir when this discourse is proposed? Vehicle age restrictions are a policy created by the Jakarta City Government to reduce traffic congestion and high air pollution levels. This policy is written in the Special Regional Law of Jakarta (DKJ) Number 2 of 2024.

In the future, motor vehicles that are more than 10 years old will not be allowed to roam the streets of DKI Jakarta. The discourse on age restrictions for vehicles has sparked public debate, leading some members of the community to oppose it. And it is important to note that this discourse was also proposed in DKI Jakarta in 2015. However, over time, the discourse regarding this policy faded away.

In 2019, the Governor of DKI Jakarta issued Governor's Instruction Number 66 of 2019 regarding Air Quality Control. In this policy, there is a clause regarding the prohibition of vehicles aged 10 years or older from passing through DKI Jakarta in 2025.

Positive Impacts of Implementing Vehicle Age Restrictions

There are several positive impacts that the people of DKI Jakarta will receive if the vehicle age restriction policy is implemented.

1. Better air quality in DKI Jakarta

As is known, as the capital of the Republic of Indonesia, DKI Jakarta is the most congested area in Indonesia. Even the government itself has acknowledged that Jakarta is facing an air pollution crisis.

The high level of air pollution in Jakarta is caused by transportation in the area contributing 44% of air pollution. With the implementation of the policy to restrict old vehicles from operating in Jakarta, it is hoped that this can be a solution to reduce air pollution, thus improving air quality in DKI Jakarta.

2. Healthier citizens

The decrease in air pollution levels due to the implementation of this policy will also impact the health of citizens. With operational restrictions on old vehicles, the level of exhaust emissions will also decrease, making the air cleaner and healthier to breathe.

3. Reducing traffic congestion

By limiting the operation of old vehicles on the roads, it is hoped that traffic congestion in DKI Jakarta will also decrease drastically.

4. Reducing fuel consumption

As is known, fuel consumption in Indonesia is very high, becoming a burden for the country. This has also been reported by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, stating that the consumption of pertalite fuel in 2022 reached 29.68 liters.

This fuel consumption figure has increased by 70% over the past five years. With the implementation of the policy to restrict old vehicles in DKI Jakarta, it is hoped that it can reduce high fuel consumption, thus alleviating the burden on the state regarding fuel subsidies.

Negative Impacts of Implementing Vehicle Age Restrictions

There are several negative impacts that the people of DKI Jakarta will face if the vehicle age restriction policy is implemented.

1. Decreased revenue for the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government

As is known, motor vehicle taxes are the largest contributors to the revenue of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government. In 2023, the vehicle tax revenue for the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government reached IDR 9.4 trillion, surpassing other tax sectors such as hotel and restaurant taxes.

2. Many citizens losing their sources of income

As is known, many residents of DKI Jakarta use old vehicles as their source of income. This includes public transportation services, motorcycle taxis, or production vehicles. If the policy to restrict old vehicles is implemented, then the sources of income for many of these residents will disappear.

Thus is the review regarding vehicle age restrictions along with its pros and cons. After reading the above review, do you agree if this policy is implemented?

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