Usage of Lanes on the Toll Road, Starting from the Left Lane to the Shoulder
Although referred to as a toll road, it does not mean that friends can drive there recklessly. In addition to several regulations that must be followed, the toll road also has lanes that cannot be traversed carelessly.
The lanes on the toll road consist of four types. There are the left lane, right lane, shoulder, and median. Each of these lanes has its own usage. So, what is the usage of the four lanes on the toll road?
Left Lane
Let's start with the left lane first. On the toll road, the left lane is designated for vehicles traveling at slow speeds. In other words, traveling according to the minimum speed limit indicated on the toll road.
This lane is usually equipped with a sign that says "Use Left Lane." This lane is commonly used by buses or trucks. These two vehicles are indeed typically driven at slow speeds while on the toll road.
Right Lane
Unlike the previous lane, this lane is used by high-speed vehicles. Alternatively, it can also be used for vehicles that wish to overtake. The right lane is commonly used for private cars or heavy vehicles (buses/trucks) that want to overtake vehicles in the left lane.
Like the left lane, the right lane is also equipped with a sign. The difference is that the sign in the right lane says "Right Lane Only for Overtaking." For users of the right lane, it is recommended to travel at the maximum speed indicated on the toll road.
Shoulder
The shoulder is located on the far left of the toll road. Usually, the shoulder is located in the Road Ownership Space or rumija. For those who do not know, rumija is an area of the toll road that consists of empty land with grass and a barrier fence.
This lane is only allowed for vehicles that are in an emergency situation, such as an accident. Like the other two lanes, this lane is also equipped with signs so that drivers know how to use this lane.
Median
The last lane on the toll road is the median. This lane, also known as the separator, functions as a divider between the toll road and the opposing traffic.
One example of a median is the rumija that we explained in the shoulder section. Besides rumija, another example of a median is a concrete separator.
The concrete separator is a median located 1 meter from the right lane. The distance between the concrete separator and the right lane serves as a safe boundary for drivers.
Drivers are prohibited from crossing this safe boundary. Even if the vehicle they are driving is in an emergency situation. Moreover, this safe boundary should not be used by drivers to overtake other vehicles.
Regulated by Law
The use of the four types of lanes on the toll road mentioned above is actually regulated by law. The relevant law is Government Regulation Number 15 of 2005 concerning Toll Roads. Primarily, in Article 41 paragraphs 1 to 3.
In addition to several regulations that must be followed, the toll road also has lanes that cannot be traversed carelessly.
The lanes on the toll road consist of four types. There are the left lane, right lane, shoulder, and median. Each of these lanes has its usage as we mentioned above.
Staying in your lane while driving on the toll road is a safety standard. Because suddenly changing lanes can cause other drivers to be startled, leading to unavoidable collisions. However, with the latest A.S.A technology embedded in the Daihatsu Rocky, it helps drivers avoid accidents caused by sudden lane changes. The panel will emit a sound when our car shifts out of the lane, notifying the driver to return the car to its lane.
Hopefully, this can serve as a reference for friends when they want to travel on the toll road. Thank you.
Author: Anggie Warsito
