Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, chief of the Polri Traffic Corps, said the operation reinforces the country’s national traffic safety strategy and emphasizes safeguarding those at greatest risk.
“Pedestrians are the symbol of humanity on the roads. Those who are most vulnerable must be protected, not sidelined,” Suryonugroho said in a statement on Saturday.
The initiative reflects Indonesia’s implementation of the Vision Zero principle, which aims to eliminate road deaths, and the Hierarchy of Road Users concept, which places pedestrians at the top of the safety priority.
“These two principles form the foundation of strategic actions based on a human-centered safety system,” he said, stressing that protecting pedestrians goes beyond law enforcement and demonstrates the state’s role in safeguarding citizens.
Suryonugroho urged all traffic units, from regional to local police, to make pedestrian safety a key performance indicator.
He said success should be measured not by the number of fines issued, but by increased public compliance and fewer accidents.
“The Traffic Corps is committed to creating road spaces that are safe, orderly, and humane for all users,” he added.
Operation Zebra is expected to raise public awareness of pedestrian safety, improve traffic discipline, and reduce road fatalities.
Authorities will also use the campaign to promote responsible driving and encourage citizens to respect vulnerable road users.
The Polri initiative comes amid ongoing efforts to address rising road accidents in Indonesia, where pedestrian safety remains a persistent challenge despite national regulations and traffic campaigns.
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