No, studded tires are prohibited nationwide under Indonesia’s 2023 Traffic and Road Transportation Law (UU 22/2009) and its 2021 derivative regulations (Permenhub 50/2021). The Directorate General of Land Transportation (Ditjen Hubdat) explicitly bans metal-studded tires due to road surface damage risks, aligning with ASEAN’s 2026 zero-emission vehicle transition framework. Violations incur fines up to IDR 5 million (≈USD 320) and vehicle impoundment.
Key Regulations for Studded Tires in Indonesia
- Permenhub 50/2021 (Article 67): Explicitly prohibits studded tires for all vehicle categories, citing structural integrity concerns for asphalt and concrete roads.
- UU 22/2009 (Article 106): Mandates compliance with road safety standards, where studded tires fail durability benchmarks under Indonesian National Standard (SNI) 7302:2014.
- Ditjen Hubdat Circular 2023/04: Reinforces the ban, requiring annual vehicle inspections (KIR) to verify non-use of prohibited tire types, with digital reporting via Sistem Informasi Manajemen Transportasi Darat (SIMTD).
Enforcement intensifies in 2026 as part of Indonesia’s Low Carbon Emission roadmap, targeting tire importers and distributors under Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) oversight. Exceptions exist only for specialized off-road vehicles with Ditjen Hubdat waivers, subject to rigorous environmental impact assessments.