Upaya Pencegahan DITLANTAS POLDA Riau Dalam Mengatasi Kecelakaan Lalu Lintas Jalan Tol Pekanbaru-Minas

Abstract

Traffic accidents on the Pekanbaru–Minas Toll Road remain a significant public safety concern despite the availability of modern road infrastructure. The Directorate of Traffic (Ditlantas) of the Riau Regional Police plays a crucial role in reducing accident rates through the implementation of preventive and technology-based policing strategies. This study aims to analyze the implementation of Ditlantas Polda Riau’s policies in minimizing traffic accidents using a criminological and empirical law enforcement approach. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method with a juridical-empirical framework, supported by document analysis and policy review. The findings indicate that Ditlantas Polda Riau applies preemptive, preventive, and repressive measures, including enhanced highway patrols, the use of Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) systems, and data integration through the Traffic Management Center (TMC). Furthermore, coordination with PT Hutama Karya and related agencies in conducting road safety audits and developing an early warning system for extreme weather has strengthened operational effectiveness. These combined measures have resulted in a 35% reduction in accident rates during 2024–2025. In conclusion, Ditlantas Polda Riau has successfully developed a predictive policing model that integrates criminology, technology, and inter-agency collaboration to achieve sustainable road safety governance.