While Jakarta Police try and raise awareness of a policy banning the use of cellphones while driving, a bus rolled in South Sulawesi on Monday because its driver was reportedly playing with his phone.
The inter-province bus rolled in Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi. Passengers reported that the driver was playing with his cellphone while driving just before the incident occurred.
The bus was carrying passengers from Makassar to Tana Toraja when it suddenly spun out of control and almost hit a house before it rolled on to its side. There were no fatalities but a number of passengers suffered from minor injuries.
Police have not yet questioned the driver because he passed out and was taken to a nearby hospital.
Meanwhile, Jakarta Police have said they are still trying to educate the public about a policy that bans the use of cellphones while driving.
Jakarta Police Traffic Director Sr. Comr. Condro Kirono said the law did not directly ban the use of cellphones. Chapter 283 of Law No 2/2009 only stated that anyone who drives abnormally or undertakes another activity or is influenced by a condition that disrupts their concentration while driving could face a punishment of up to three months in prison or pay a Rp 750,000 ($75) fine.
“Some of the things that can disturb drivers’ concentration are alcohol, drugs and cellphone use. We are still educating the public so we won’t apply the Rp 750,000 fine yet,” Condro told Metro TV.
JG
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