Easy Ways to Check Vehicle License Plate
As one of the metropolitan cities, Jakarta is certainly crowded with private vehicles such as cars and motorcycles. Due to the high number, the local government has made several driving regulations aimed at reducing the number of vehicles on the roads and addressing traffic congestion. Among the traffic rules implemented, the odd-even rule in Jakarta may be one of the most effective regulations to date.
The odd-even system in Jakarta was actually only recently realized. This rule was implemented in August 2016 with the aim of forcing Jakarta residents to switch to public transportation, thereby reducing congestion. It cannot be denied that traffic congestion is a classic problem in Jakarta that continues to cause losses to the community.
The losses caused by the high number of private vehicles in Jakarta are indeed very significant. It is estimated that due to traffic congestion alone, the city of Jakarta incurs trillions of rupiah in losses each year. Not to mention the air pollution that arises and the non-material losses caused by congestion. Traffic congestion has become a persistent problem that seems to worsen each year. Although the odd-even rule in Jakarta has been implemented, the local government appears to still be unable to address the congestion in the capital city.
In addition to the aforementioned problems, private cars are also often involved in various accidents or serious traffic violations. Moreover, many private car owners do not fulfill their tax obligations for various reasons.
How to Check Jakarta License Plate
For this reason, the Jakarta city government has created various conveniences for the public to check Jakarta license plates for various interests. Here are some methods that you can use.
Through SMS Text Message
With just a mobile phone or smartphone, you can check the license plate number of a vehicle. The method is also very easy. You just need to type the format: METRO(space)vehicle license plate number and send the message to 1717, which is the Jakarta Samsat number. Wait for a moment until you receive a reply containing the name of the vehicle owner, the amount of vehicle tax due, and when the last tax payment was made.
Official Samsat Jakarta Website
To use this service, you are highly recommended to use the Google Chrome browser when opening the official Samsat Jakarta site (https://samsat-pkb2.jakarta.go.id/). On this site, you will find a column containing vehicle license plate codes and also a column for the Population Identification Number (NIK), which you can actually leave blank.
After filling in all the data completely, next check the box for “I am not a robot” and then click the Process menu. After a moment, information will appear such as vehicle tax, the name of the vehicle owner, the amount of vehicle tax due, and when the last tax payment was made.
DKI Jakarta Online Tax Application
In addition to using SMS and the website, you can also use the application created by the Jakarta provincial government. To use this application, you must first install it from the Google Play Store. Besides downloading it from the Play Store, you can also download it via the following link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=id.go.jakarta.pajakonline.mobile&hl=en_US.
After installing, open the application and select the Vehicle Tax Info menu. Complete the required data and then click Process. Wait for a moment until complete information appears such as vehicle tax, the name of the vehicle owner, the amount of vehicle tax due, and when the last tax payment was made.
Please note that the three methods above only apply to vehicles with Jakarta license plates such as West Jakarta, East Jakarta, South Jakarta, and North Jakarta. The above methods cannot be used to check license plates of vehicles from other regions. Each region usually has its own regulations and services that can be accessed by the public for free.
