The Traffic Directorate of the Bali Regional Police is integrating technology with the roles of traditional village institutions to support safe, orderly, and sustainable tourism.
The Director of Traffic for the Bali Police, Commissioner Turmudi, emphasized that Bali, as an international destination, must deliver the best experience for visitors.
“Bali is an international icon. Through the synergy of technology, tradition, and cross-sector collaboration, we ensure that every tourist experiences Bali as orderly, safe, and secure,” he said during a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in Denpasar on Thursday.
He explained that the Bali Police and traditional villages continue to strengthen collaboration, particularly in ensuring traffic safety and comfort for tourists.
During the forum, the Traffic Directorate also presented the implementation of smart road safety policing, a technology-based control center that integrates CCTV, ETLE, accident data, and public reports to monitor driving behavior in real time.
Turmudi added that the system can quickly detect violations, including common offenses in tourist areas such as failing to wear helmets, driving against traffic, and reckless riding.
“Smart road safety policing is an important tool for building a culture of order and improving road user safety throughout Bali. This is part of our commitment to welcoming every tourist by providing modern and humane traffic services. he said.
Traffic monitoring is also enhanced through a geospatial-based Road Safety Map, which displays accident-prone areas, violation hotspots, busy tourist routes, and potential risks. With a unified mapping system, all agencies can carry out faster and more integrated prevention and response efforts.
Beyond technology, the Bali Police also emphasize the importance of local wisdom. With the support of the Office for the Advancement of Indigenous Communities, the role of traditional villages and Pecalang, is strengthened to assist in education, monitoring, and reporting potential disruptions to traffic safety, especially in tourist zones.
Representative of Office for the Advancement of Indigenous Communities highlighted that involving traditional village institutions is essential to maintaining Bali’s safety, comfort, and order for visitors.
Turmudi reaffirmed this commitment, stating, “Bali is an international icon. This is the main foundation for Bali’s increasingly high-quality and sustainable tourism.”
The FGD was attended by various stakeholders, including representatives from the Bali Provincial Government, the Transportation Agency, the Tourism Office, Public Works, and traditional village and Pecalang delegates.
The forum served as an opportunity to strengthen traffic discipline, improve monitoring of driving behavior in tourist areas, and reinforce cross-sector collaboration to maintain safety, order, and smooth traffic across Bali.
Sources : Media Indonesia, Antaranews.
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