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GridOto.com – Install Roof Box on the vehicle apparently can be charged ticket because it is considered a traffic violation.
The reason is that the installation of a roof box is considered a modification that changes the shape, dimensions and carrying capacity of the vehicle, causing the vehicle’s weight to increase.
Responding to this, the Director of Traffic of the Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Pol Sambodo Purnomo Yogo also gave an explanation.
“No, as long as it is within the normal and reasonable size, there is no problem,” said Kombes Pol Sambodo to GridOto.com, Monday (10/1/2022).
According to him, the use of roof boxes with excessive items is prohibited.
“Those who are prohibited are those who carry unnatural goods,” he said.
Previously, Observer of transportation issues Budiyanto said that every motorized vehicle operated on the road must meet technical and roadworthy requirements.
Article 50 paragraph (1) of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation (UULLAJ) explains that type tests must be carried out for every motorized vehicle, trailer, and patch train, which are imported, manufactured and/or assembled in country as well as vehicle modification that causes a change in type (physical testing and research on motor vehicle design and engineering).
This is emphasized in Government Regulation No. 55 of 2012 concerning vehicles, Article 131 letter e and Article 132 paragraph (2) and paragraph 7, which explain that modified vehicles that cause changes in type in the form of dimensions, engines and capabilities, carrying capacity, must be carried out. type test to obtain a certificate.
The installation of the roof box will violate the technical design of the vehicle according to its designation and of course it will affect the suitability of the power of the propulsion engine and the weight of the vehicle, including changes in dimensions and carrying capacity,” said Budiyanto.
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According to Budiyanto, the violation of modifying by adding a roof box on top of the car is suspected of violating the technical requirements and roadworthiness, as regulated in the Criminal provisions of Article 285 paragraph (2) of Law Number 22 of 2009 LLAJ, the punishment is a maximum imprisonment of 2 (two) years. two) months or a maximum fine of Rp. 500,000 (five hundred thousand rupiah).
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