Indonesian Authorities Enforce Strict Truck Restrictions During Nataru Holiday

Comprehensive Traffic Management Measures

The Indonesian government has implemented comprehensive measures to manage traffic during the 2025/2026 Nataru holiday period. The Ministry of Transportation, in coordination with the Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas Polri), has enforced strict restrictions on trucks with three or more axles ¹

Truck Restrictions Details

• Toll Road Restrictions: Trucks with three or more axles are prohibited from using toll roads from December 19, 2025, to January 4, 2026, without any exceptions or window times ¹
  Source 1

  https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/truk-sumbu-tiga-dilarang-melintas-di-tol-selama-libur-nataru
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  Source 3

  https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8279591/kemenhub-wanti-wanti-truk-sumbu-3-dibatasi-lewat-jalan-ini-selama-nataru
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• Arterial Road Restrictions: Similar restrictions apply to arterial roads during peak hours (05:00-22:00 local time) for the same period ³
  Source 3

  https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8279591/kemenhub-wanti-wanti-truk-sumbu-3-dibatasi-lewat-jalan-ini-selama-nataru
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Impact on Logistics and Economy

The restrictions have raised concerns among industry stakeholders about potential impacts on logistics and the economy. Bambang Haryo Soekartono, a member of DPR RI Commission VII, highlighted that these restrictions could lead to increased logistics costs and potentially threaten the economic growth target of 8% ²

Key Concerns

1. Logistics Disruption: Potential delays in goods transportation
2. Cost Implications: Possible increase in logistics costs due to alternative routing
3. Economic Impact: Risk of demurrage charges for delayed shipments

Transportation Statistics During Nataru

Despite the truck restrictions, overall transportation activity remained robust:

• Railway passengers: 1,760,221 passengers recorded between December 18-25, 2025 ⁴
  Source 4

  https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8279328/penumpang-ka-tembus-1-76-juta-saat-nataru-ini-10-kereta-paling-favorit
• Ferry traffic: 421,014 vehicles crossed between Java, Sumatra, and Bali, marking a 3.1% increase from the previous year ⁵
  Source 5

  https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8279369/421-014-kendaraan-menyeberang-dari-jawa-ke-sumatera-dan-bali-selama-nataru
• Public transport usage: Total of 10.11 million passengers across various modes of public transport, a 4.85% increase from the previous year's Nataru period ⁶
  Source 6

  https://newssetup.kontan.co.id/news/lonjakan-mobilitas-nataru-penumpang-angkutan-umum-tembus-10-juta
• Vehicle outflow from Jabotabek: 1.55 million vehicles left Jabotabek between December 18-27, 2025, showing a 16.21% increase from normal traffic levels ⁷
  Source 7

  https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/libur-nataru-20252026-15-juta-kendaraan-tinggalkan-jabotabek

Enforcement and Compliance

Authorities have emphasized strict enforcement of the restrictions. Kakorlantas Polri Irjen Pol. Agus Suryonugroho warned of strict penalties, including fines, for non-compliant truck operators ¹