A viral video sparked safety concerns among drivers on Akses UI Road in Depok. The video showed vehicles drifting into oncoming traffic because the road lacked divider markings. Drivers expressed a strong fear of head-on collisions on the busy route leading toward Jakarta.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The footage captured cars and motorcycles heading toward Jakarta crossing into the right lane. Their maneuvers nearly caused accidents with the driver filming from the opposite direction. The lack of road markings created a dangerous environment, highlighting the urgent need for traffic dividers to maintain order and prevent collisions.
According to the Depok City Transportation Agency, authorities took immediate action following the public outcry. Maintenance crews repainted the missing lines to clearly separate the traffic lanes. The swift response aimed to restore safety on the heavily traveled road near Universitas Indonesia.
Based on a statement from the official Instagram account of the Depok City Transportation Agency on Tuesday, the government monitored the faded markings closely. Officials emphasized that road markings are not just lines on asphalt. They serve as essential guidelines to ensure orderly, safe, and comfortable traffic for all commuters.