No. Eating while driving in Indonesia is not explicitly banned nationwide, but it violates Law No. 22 of 2009 on Traffic and Road Transport (Article 106) if deemed a distraction causing unsafe maneuvers. Local governments like DKI Jakarta (Peraturan Daerah Provinsi DKI Jakarta No. 8/2007) and Surabaya (Peraturan Daerah Kota Surabaya No. 2/2018) impose stricter rules, with fines up to IDR 500,000 (2024). The 2026 National Traffic Safety Roadmap prioritizes distracted driving enforcement, signaling tighter scrutiny.
Key Regulations for Eating While Driving in Indonesia
- Traffic Law (2009): Prohibits actions diverting attention (Art. 106), including eating, if proven hazardous. Police may cite under “unsafe driving” (Pasal 283).
- Local Ordinances: Jakarta and Surabaya explicitly ban eating/drinking behind the wheel, with fines enforced by Satlantas (traffic police) units.
- 2026 Compliance Shift: The National Police’s Program Keselamatan Lalu Lintas targets distracted driving, including food consumption, via AI traffic cameras and stricter penalties.
Enforcement varies by region; rural areas may overlook minor infractions, while urban centers penalize consistently. Drivers risk fines, demerit points, or license suspension if accidents occur. Always prioritize road safety over convenience.