Mayor Teddy Gives Strong Warning in Response to the Viral RI36 Plate Car Escort

Kapanlagi.com - The incident of the official car with RI 36 plate that went viral on social media has become a hot topic among the public. The actions of a patrol and escort officer (patwal) who was deemed arrogant while escorting the vehicle sparked a wave of sharp criticism from netizens. In response, Cabinet Secretary (Seskab) Mayor Teddy Indra Wijaya immediately took action by issuing a warning to the parties involved.

This incident began with a widely circulated video showing the patwal officer carelessly pointing a finger at a taxi driver in the Sudirman-Thamrin area of Jakarta. This behavior was considered highly inappropriate, especially since official vehicles should set an example for other road users. Not only the patwal officer is under scrutiny, but the owner of the RI 36 car is also in the public spotlight.

However, amidst this uproar, the public was surprised by a confession from Raffi Ahmad, who stated that the RI 36 car is a vehicle he usually uses. Nevertheless, Raffi emphasized that he was not in the car during the incident. Now, all eyes are on the details of this incident and what steps will be taken by the relevant parties. Will this escalate into a bigger issue? We await further developments!

1. Chronology of the Incident on Sudirman-Thamrin Street

On Wednesday afternoon, January 8, 2025, the atmosphere on Sudirman-Thamrin Street, Jakarta, suddenly heated up due to a road repair truck that stopped in the middle lane, triggering a traffic jam that disrupted the flow of traffic. In an attempt to avoid the truck, an Alphard taxi and a white Ertiga car nearly collided, adding to the tension at the scene.

Meanwhile, the traffic police officer escorting the official vehicle RI 36 tried to clear the traffic jam with hand gestures that some road users deemed arrogant. As a result, this incident went viral on social media, sparking various reactions from netizens.

Responding to this situation, the Deputy Director of Traffic at Polda Metro Jaya, AKBP Argo Wiyono, stated that they would soon summon the traffic officer to provide clarification.

2. Warning from the Cabinet Secretary

Cabinet Secretary Major Teddy Indra Wijaya emphasized that a firm warning has been issued to all parties involved in the incident that occurred.

"Yes, we have warned them," said Major Teddy via a text message from Jakarta on Saturday, as reported by ANTARA. He stressed the importance of caution for all officials in the Merah Putih Cabinet while driving, as the use of state-owned vehicles must be done wisely to avoid negative impressions in the eyes of the public.

Teddy hopes this incident serves as a valuable lesson for everyone to be more professional in utilizing state facilities. According to him, wise and polite behavior on the road is crucial to maintaining the positive image of state institutions. "Everyone has been reminded again to be more careful and wise while driving," he said.

3. Clarification from Raffi Ahmad

After the video of the car with the license plate RI 36 went viral, the mystery surrounding its owner captured public attention. On Saturday (11/1/2025), Raffi Ahmad finally revealed the truth behind the vehicle, confirming that the car belongs to him.

"It is true that the car is the vehicle I use," said Raffi Ahmad as quoted from his press release on Saturday (11/1/2025).

He explained that at the time of the incident, the car was on its way to pick him up for an important meeting agenda. Raffi also emphasized that his team has been evaluated and is committed to being more careful in the future.

4. Rebuttal from the Ministers

Before Raffi Ahmad provided clarification, several ministers also spoke out regarding the allegations of using the official vehicle with plate RI 36. The Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR), Nusron Wahid, emphasized that the official vehicle of his ministry has the plate RI 26.

"The license plate we received from the State Secretariat is RI 26. I rarely use it. I more often drive a car with the license plate B-8588-ZZH," said Nusron in a post on his personal social media account on Friday.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, stated that her official vehicle uses plate RI 22. Furthermore, the Minister of Cooperatives, Budi Arie, denied that he uses a vehicle with plate RI 36, although he had used that plate when he served in his previous ministry.

5. Evaluation from the Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya

The Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya also provided a quick response to the virality of this video. The patrol officers involved were directly investigated and given a reprimand sanction. AKBP Argo Wiyono stated that they apologize for the gesture of the officers that was deemed arrogant. In addition, Polda Metro Jaya ensures that this incident will serve as material for evaluation to improve the professionalism of officers in the field.

6. What made the RI 36 car viral on social media?

7. Who is the owner of the car RI 36?

8. What actions have the government taken regarding this incident?

9. Is there any clarification from the ministers regarding the RI 36 car?

(kpl/mni)