Indonesia Sets 2027 Deadline to Eliminate Overweight and Oversized Vehicles
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Indonesia is accelerating efforts to improve road safety and infrastructure integrity with a firm commitment to remove overdimension and overloaded (ODOL) vehicles from its roadways by 2027. A collaborative agreement between the Indonesian government and the House of Representatives (DPR) formalized the plan following discussions with key national logistics driver associations on Monday.
Presidential Directive Fuels Policy Shift
The push for a Zero ODOL policy gained significant momentum following a directive from President Prabowo Subianto to expedite enforcement. A senior official stated that the President is “paying close attention to the issue of over-dimension and overloading,” recognizing the detrimental effects these vehicles have on national infrastructure. This directive prompted the formation of a joint team tasked with developing comprehensive policies to achieve the 2027 goal.
Joint Team to Address Stakeholder Concerns
The joint team will be comprised of representatives from the government, the DPR, and the Nusantara Logistics Drivers Association (APLN). According to a statement from Deputy Speaker of the House, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, the team’s mandate is to “formulate several policies based on the aspirations of our colleagues from APLN.” This collaborative approach aims to ensure the policy is both effective and considerate of the needs of those directly impacted – the logistics drivers.
Government and Industry Pledge Commitment
Minister of Transportation, Dudy Purwagandhi, affirmed the government’s readiness to implement the agreement with concrete technical measures. “We agreed that a joint commitment is important to enforce the Zero ODOL policy,” he said, adding that preparations for implementation will begin “immediately.” This commitment was echoed by representatives from the logistics sector.
Suroso, chairperson of the Independent Drivers Alliance (API), expressed strong support for the initiative. “Fundamentally, the drivers will agree, and together with the government and DPR, we will support the path toward Zero ODOL policy by 2027,” he stated. He emphasized the unified stance of Indonesian logistics drivers, declaring, “We are in full agreement that the Zero ODOL policy must be implemented and enforced by 2027 in our country.”
Addressing Infrastructure Damage and Prioritizing Driver Welfare
Related reports indicate that the Zero ODOL policy is also intended to mitigate the significant damage caused to Indonesian roads by overweight vehicles. Furthermore, discussions are underway to prioritize truck supervision and ensure fair driver wages as part of the broader policy implementation.
The collaborative effort signals a decisive move by Indonesia to modernize its logistics infrastructure and prioritize road safety, setting a clear agenda for achieving a Zero ODOL target by 2027.
