FACTORS OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS IN THE JURISDICTION OF PADANG LAWAS POLICE AND THEIR LEGAL CONSEQUENCES

Authors

  • Safdinan Adli Hutasuhut Universitas Labuhanbatu
  • Abdul Hakim Universitas Labuhanbatu
  • Maya Jannah Universitas Labuhanbatu

Keywords:

Factors, Traffic Violations, Legal Consequences

Abstract

Traffic violations often occur throughout Indonesia, especially in the city of Padang Lawas. Traffic violations are a result of a lack of legal awareness among the public and behavior that does not reflect driver discipline in traffic on the highway. Traffic violations committed by drivers can trigger accidents, whether accidents that result in minor, serious injuries, or even death. There are several factors that influence drivers to commit traffic violations, especially in the city of Padang Lawas. This research uses a qualitative research approach. Research Results and discussion: There are three factors causing traffic violations by motorbike riders in the jurisdiction of the Padang Lawas Police, namely human factors, vehicle factors, and road condition factors. These human factors include: behavior and knowledge regarding understanding driving on the highway. These vehicle factors include: vehicle condition and completeness of vehicle attributes. These road condition factors include: facilities and infrastructure, traffic signs and road markings as well as monitoring equipment and other supporting facilities. 2. The legal consequences of traffic violations committed by motorists on highways in the Padang Lawas Police area refer to Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation. Violations of traffic rules can be subject to both criminal sanctions and administrative sanctions

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Published

2024-07-23

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