What receipt should you take if you are fined on the road? Penalty receipts

At the numerous requests of our readers, we have made a partial translation of the current Law on Road Traffic and Road Transport of Indonesia (UNDANG-UNDANG REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 22 TAHUN 2009 TENTANG LALU LINTAS DAN ANGKUTAN JALAN).

We have translated only the articles that specify fines imposed on drivers of private motor vehicles and the articles they refer to.

What to do if you've been fined?

Lately, fines on the roads of Bali have increased. If you are stopped for a violation, they take your motorcycle documents and driving license (if you had one) and issue a colored ticket. And... what to do next? This is precisely what this ticket is about.

There are several tickets for traffic violations. Offending drivers are given either a blue or a red one. Such a ticket is called "surat tilang" in Indonesian.

The green ones are for the court archives, the yellow ones are for the police archives and the white ones are for the prosecutor's office archives.

So which receipt should you take - blue or red?

An offender who acknowledges the unlawfulness of their actions can choose the blue ticket. It can be paid at the nearest bank branch. Immediately after that, you can go to the police officer who confiscated the registration documents of your vehicle and your license (if you had one) and retrieve them by presenting the payment receipt. The downside of this situation is that in this case, the maximum fine amount applicable to that violation may be imposed on you.

The red ticket is called "surat tilang merah" in Indonesian.

The offender can request the red ticket if they reject the police's accusation of the violation. In this case, the process will proceed to court. During the court hearing, it will be determined whether the violation occurred after reviewing the police testimonies.

The police determine the date of the court hearing, usually within 5-10 working days after the violation. In court, you are not obligated to pay the maximum fine amount. The judge determines the fine amount. For less serious violations (without victims), the actual fine typically ranges from 20% to 40% of the maximum. After paying the fine, you will receive all your documents back.

You do not need to attend the court session in person. No one will personally conduct a trial over you. You only need to go to the court building in Denpasar, approach the window labeled "Loket Tilang" from the street, submit the ticket, pay the fine, and within a few minutes, retrieve all your documents.

So, Neo, which ticket will you choose? Blue or red?

How is the fine receipt (surat tilang) issued?

When stopping a violator, the police officer must politely greet them, present their identification document, and explain to the driver the nature of the violation, which traffic law article was violated, and the amount payable as a fine.

On the surat tilang receipt, the police officer must write your name, age, date of the violation, court date, the violated article, and the fine amount.

Sometimes, police officers may claim that red tickets are out of stock. This is a trick. They should be available.

If you receive a fine receipt, you can check the amount on the website http://www.etilang.info/.

Enter the registration number at the bottom of your receipt. If the number is valid, you will see the date of the violation, vehicle type, number, and fine amount.

To pay the fine for the blue ticket, you can use BRI bank ATMs, BRI bank branches, or go to court on the date specified on the receipt.

ONCE AGAIN - IMPORTANT AMENDMENT - below are only the maximum possible penalty amounts. If you take the red receipt and pay it after the court, the amount of your fine will be MUCH LOWER. POSSIBLY EVEN SEVERAL TIMES LOWER.

In short - important information about penalties for violations of the Traffic Law of Indonesia No. 22/2009.

(1) Damage and/or disruption of road functioning, imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine of up to 24,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(1) Violations of the functioning of road signs, road markings, pedestrian traffic, and traffic safety devices, imprisonment for up to 1 month or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(2) Destruction of road signs, road markings, pedestrian traffic, and road user safety devices, resulting in their non-functioning, imprisonment for up to 2 years or a fine of up to 50,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Equipping a vehicle with equipment that can compromise road safety, imprisonment for up to 2 months or a fine of up to 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Absence of Vehicle Registration Certificate (STNK), imprisonment for up to 2 months or a fine of up to 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Lack of driver's license, imprisonment for up to 4 months or a fine of up to 1,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Failure to comply with a police officer's order, imprisonment for up to 1 month or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Improper management of a motorized vehicle on the road and engaging in other actions or conditions that lead to impaired concentration while driving on the road,

imprisonment for up to 3 months

or a fine of up to 750,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Operating a motorized vehicle without giving priority to the safety of pedestrians or cyclists,

imprisonment for up to 2 months

or a fine of up to 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(1) Using a motorcycle on the road that does not meet technical requirements and fitness for operation,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(2) Using a four-wheeled or more-wheeled motor vehicle on the road that does not meet technical requirements,

imprisonment for up to 2 months

or a fine of up to 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(1) Violation of requirements indicated by road signs or markings prohibiting,

imprisonment for up to 2 months

or a fine of up to 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(2) Violation of requirements for traffic signal instruments,

imprisonment for up to 2 months

or a fine of up to 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(3) Violation of requirements for traffic movement, stop and parking signs,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(4) Violation of requirements for the use of sound and light warning devices,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(5) Violation of requirements of signs establishing maximum or minimum speed,

imprisonment for up to 2 months

or a fine of up to 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(6) Violation of requirements for coupling and coupling with another vehicle,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(1) Absence of Vehicle Registration Certificate (STNK) or Certificate of Trial Vehicle Use (STCK),

imprisonment for up to 2 months

or a fine of up to 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(2) Inability to present valid driver's licenses,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(3) Absence of a vehicle inspection document and inspection mark,

imprisonment for up to 2 months

or a fine of up to 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Non-use of seat belts,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(1) Riding a motorcycle without a helmet,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(2) Riding with a passenger without a helmet,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Carrying more than 1 (one) passenger on a motorcycle,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(1) Non-use of headlights at night and under certain conditions,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(2) Non-use of headlights during the day on a motorcycle,

imprisonment for up to 15 days

or a fine of up to 100,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Turning and making a U-turn without using the turn signal,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Changing lanes and moving laterally without using the turn signal,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Violation of the rules for crossing railroad crossings,

imprisonment for up to 3 months

or a fine of up to 750,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Racing with another vehicle,

imprisonment for up to 1 year

or a fine of up to 3,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Absence of warning signs during emergency stops on the road,

imprisonment for up to 2 months

or a fine of up to 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah,

shall be given to every public transportation driver who:

a. does not use the designated lane or fails to use the far-left lane, except when overtaking or changing direction;

b. does not stop the vehicle when boarding or disembarking passengers;

c. does not close the car door while in motion.

Operating a freight vehicle for passenger transport,

imprisonment for up to 1 month

or a fine of up to 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(1) Causing a traffic accident with damage to the vehicle and/or goods,

imprisonment for up to 6 months

or a fine of up to 1,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(2) Causing a traffic accident with minor injuries to participants and damage to the vehicle and/or goods,

imprisonment for up to 1 year

or a fine of up to 2,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(3) Causing a traffic accident with serious injuries to participants,

imprisonment for up to 5 years

or a fine of up to 10,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(4) Causing a traffic accident resulting in the death of another person,

imprisonment for up to 6 years

or a fine of up to 12,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(1) Intentional operation of a vehicle in a dangerous manner or in a hazardous condition,

imprisonment for up to 1 year

or a fine of up to 3,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(2) Intentional operation of a vehicle in a dangerous manner or in a hazardous condition,

resulting in a traffic accident with damage to vehicles and/or goods,

imprisonment for up to 2 years

or a fine of up to 4,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(3) Intentional operation of a vehicle in a dangerous manner or in a hazardous condition,

resulting in victims with minor injuries and damage to vehicles and/or goods,

imprisonment for up to 4 years

or a fine of up to 8,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(4) Intentional operation of a vehicle in a dangerous manner or in a hazardous condition,

resulting in victims with serious injuries,

imprisonment for up to 10 years

or a fine of up to 20,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

(5) Intentional operation of a vehicle in a dangerous manner or in a hazardous condition,

resulting in the death of another person,

imprisonment for up to 12 years

or a fine of up to 24,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Failure to provide assistance and failure to provide information to the police,

imprisonment for up to 3 years

or a fine of up to 75,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

Absence of insurance for the crew of a public transportation vehicle and its passengers,

imprisonment for up to 6 months

or a fine of up to 1,500,000 Indonesian Rupiah.

In addition to imprisonment, loss of freedom, or fines, individuals who commit traffic offenses may be subject to additional penalties such as the revocation of driving licenses or compensation resulting from the traffic offense.