The roadmap for the stabilization phase of Zero ODOL 2023 and implementation will be carried out through final outreach and education, along with optimization of other stakeholders' performanceJakarta (ANTARA) - The Transportation Ministry is preparing a stabilization phase ahead of the implementation of the Zero Over Dimension Over Loading (ODOL) Program in 2023.
"The roadmap for the stabilization phase of Zero ODOL 2023 and implementation will be carried out through final outreach and education, along with optimization of other stakeholders' performance," Director of Road Traffic at the Directorate General of Land Transportation at the Transportation Ministry Cucu Mulyana noted during an online discussion on Thursday.
Mulyana stated that for the last few years, the ministry, through its directorate general of land transportation, has been endeavoring to conduct outreach and educate truck drivers and also relevant associations, such as carrosserie, logistics companies, and also operators.
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The ministry and National Police also continue to conduct monitoring and take action, ranging from cargo transfer to vehicle fines.
He said that from January to November 2022 period, some 1.9 million vehicles had been inspected. Of those vehicles, around 29 percent, or as many as 550 thousand, were deemed to be violating the regulation.
The most common types of violations were excess load beyond capacity limit, amounting between five to 40 percent of the capacity. The rest of the violations were in documentations.
The directorate general was currently improving the periodic test management, the Type Test Registration Certification (SRUT) process, and the Design and Build Decree (SKRB) before it gets to the Zero ODOL implementation stage.
He said the use of technology and the development of system integration would be conducted by all units at the directorate general while also employing the Traffic Corps electronic ticketing system.
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"Imposition of Zero ODOL law enforcement in all aspects based on applicable laws and regulations is expected to be conducted in the second semester of 2023 along with the Police Force," he stated.
Overloaded trucks are deemed detrimental to toll road operators, as they increased the risk of accidents and inefficiencies due to the damage they cause.
According to data from the Public Works and Public Housing Ministry, road damage due to overloaded trucks has also triggered an increase in the budget for maintenance of national roads, toll roads, and provincial roads, with an average of Rp43.45 trillion per year.
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