JAKARTA, The Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with the Indonesian National Police’s Traffic Corps (Korlantas), has officially imposed an operational ban on freight vehicles during the 1447 H Eid al-Fitr homecoming period. This policy was implemented to prioritize passenger vehicles and ensure the smooth flow of traffic on major land routes.

Schedule and Duration of the Ban
Based on a Joint Decree (SKB) issued by the three agencies, the operational restrictions will be in effect for 17 full days. This regulation takes effect on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM WIB and will end on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 12:00 AM WIB.

Criteria for Restricted Vehicles
This traffic ban targets freight vehicles with the following specifications: 
• Freight vehicles with three or more axles.
• Motor vehicles with trailers or semi-trailers.
• Vehicles transporting mining products (soil, sand, stone) and construction materials.

List of Major Road Sections
These restrictions apply to critical routes expected to experience heavy traffic, including:
• All sections of the Trans-Java Toll Road and toll roads in the West Java region. 
• National Highway Routes (Pantura, Central Route, and Southern Route). Access to Ferry Ports (Merak, Bakauheni, Ketapang, and Gilimanuk

Exceptions for Essential Logistics
The government continues to grant passage permits to vehicles transporting essential goods for the public, such as fuel (gasoline/LPG), livestock, cash shipments, fertilizer, and basic necessities (sembako).

Exempted vehicles must display a valid cargo manifest on the left side of the windshield as proof for verification by officials. The Director General of Land Transportation emphasized that field officers will take firm action against violators, including directing them to parking areas or removing them from the toll road.

Penalties for Violations
For drivers who violate the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB) regulations, officers will take the following actions:
• Traffic Ticket: Issued under Article 287(1) of the Land Transportation Law, with a maximum fine of Rp500,000.
• Forced Stop: The vehicle must stop and park at the nearest location until the restriction period ends or be redirected to a non-primary lane.
• U-Turn: For vehicles that have not yet entered the toll road or port.

Transportation companies and logistics operators are urged to plan their distribution schedules well in advance of the rules taking effect. In accordance with the joint commitment, all parties are expected to regularly monitor updates on the homecoming traffic flow and consistently prioritize driving safety to ensure that the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday proceeds safely and without travel disruptions.