TULUNGAGUNG – Authorities in Tulungagung have stepped up enforcement against illegal roadside parking, with an ETLE parking violations operation leading to penalties for 21 vehicles during a traffic discipline campaign on Wednesday.
The crackdown marked a tougher approach toward motorists who continue to park in restricted areas despite repeated warnings. Instead of issuing verbal reprimands, officers relied on a mobile Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) system to record violations and process fines electronically.
The operation involved multiple agencies, including the Tulungagung Transportation Agency, the Tulungagung Police Traffic Unit, the Public Order Agency (Satpol PP), and military police personnel. Officials said the joint effort aimed to strengthen law enforcement and improve traffic management across key areas of the town.
Mahendra Sulistiawan, Head of Infrastructure at the Tulungagung Transportation Agency, said the ETLE system helps create a more transparent enforcement process. Officers can document violations digitally and upload the data directly into the system.
“We brought ETLE cameras from the traffic police unit. Once a vehicle is recorded, the data enters the system directly. Officers do not need to debate with violators on site,” Mahendra said.
During the operation, officers recorded 21 violations involving motorcycles and cars. The vehicles had parked in areas marked with no-parking signs across major roads and commercial districts.
Authorities found violations along Jalan Prayit, Jalan KH Agus Salim, the Pasar Wage area, Jalan Ahmad Yani Barat, and Jalan dr. Sutomo. Jalan Prayit recorded the highest number of offenses, particularly near shops and cafés that attract heavy public activity.
Ibnu Zainuddin, Head of Regional Regulation Enforcement at Satpol PP Tulungagung, said every recorded violation entered the electronic ticketing system.
“Twenty-one vehicles received enforcement action. We carried out this operation to restore roads to their intended function as traffic corridors, not informal parking spaces,” he said.
Officials stressed that they had repeatedly informed motorists about parking restrictions before launching stricter enforcement. Despite those efforts, many drivers continued to leave vehicles on road shoulders for convenience.
Mahendra also urged business owners to provide adequate parking facilities within their premises. He pointed to Jalan KH Agus Salim, where clear no-parking signs remain in place. Violations, however, continue to occur.
Beyond enforcement, authorities highlighted confusion surrounding parking fees in some locations. Officials reminded residents that vehicles registered in Tulungagung already fall under the region’s subscription-based parking program.
As a result, local vehicle owners should not face additional daily parking charges on public roadside parking areas. Residents can report any unauthorized fees to the authorities.
The Tulungagung administration plans to continue similar operations on a regular basis. Authorities also intend to expand monitoring during evening hours in areas prone to congestion and illegal parking.
Officials hope the measures will improve traffic flow, reduce roadside obstructions, and create a safer environment for road users across the town.