No, lane splitting remains illegal under Indonesia’s 2009 Traffic and Road Transport Law (No. 22/2009), with no amendments by 2026. The National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri) enforces strict penalties, including fines up to IDR 1 million (≈USD 65) and license suspension for violations. Motorcyclists filtering between lanes risk liability for accidents under civil and criminal codes.
Key Regulations for Lane Splitting in Indonesia
- Article 106(1) of Law No. 22/2009 prohibits motorcycles from overtaking by weaving through traffic or changing lanes abruptly without signaling.
- Korlantas Polri Circular No. 1/2015 explicitly bans lane splitting, classifying it as reckless driving under Pasal 287 of the Penal Code.
- Local Traffic Ordinances (e.g., Jakarta’s Perda No. 8/2021) reinforce Korlantas’ stance, imposing additional administrative sanctions for repeat offenders.
Enforcement prioritizes major urban corridors (e.g., Jakarta’s Jalan Sudirman, Surabaya’s Jalan Diponegoro), where Korlantas deploys mobile patrols and CCTV monitoring. Insurance claims for lane-splitting incidents are routinely denied under Undang-Undang No. 33/1964 on Traffic Accidents, as riders violate mandatory safety protocols. Compliance with helmet laws (Peraturan Menteri Perhubungan No. 12/2019) does not mitigate lane-splitting liability.