He noted that the damage caused by ODOL trucks is severe, citing the destruction of a bridge in Lahat District, South Sumatra, as an example.
"ODOL vehicles cause massive damage to basic infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, and increase carbon emissions. This is why this has become a key part of our national transportation policy," he remarked on Thursday.
Yudhoyono added that the Ministry of Public Works has allocated Rp43 trillion (approximately US$2.55 billion) just for road preservation—repairing damage, potholes, cracks, and road subsidence caused by these overloaded trucks.
The minister is currently strengthening coordination between ministries and agencies to ensure the policy, dubbed Zero ODOL, can be effectively implemented by 2027.
He emphasized that the central government is responsible for coordinating all stakeholders to ensure that the crackdown on ODOL vehicles is both comprehensive and sustainable.
According to him, the government has spent the last 18 months overseeing various aspects of the Zero ODOL policy, ranging from regulations and social impacts to the readiness of businesses and freight drivers.
This step involves various institutions, including the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Manpower, and the National Police.
The Zero ODOL policy aims to enhance road safety while protecting the roads and bridges that serve as the lifeline of the national economy.
Traffic accidents involving ODOL vehicles have resulted in numerous fatalities and significant financial losses. Furthermore, the damage these vehicles cause to infrastructure forces the state to allocate a massive budget every year for repairs.
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