TULUNGAGUNG – Tulungagung police have rolled out ETLE handheld cameras to strengthen traffic enforcement and widen monitoring across urban and rural areas.
The Traffic Police Unit launched the portable electronic traffic law enforcement system on April 29. The new device allows officers to detect violations directly in the field using smartphones. This approach marks a shift from fixed ETLE cameras, which rely on static locations.
Traffic Unit Chief AKP Mohammad Taufik Nabila said the system reflects a joint effort with the National Traffic Corps and the East Java Police. “This innovation comes with support from the National Traffic Corps and East Java Police. The ETLE handheld serves as a replacement for conventional ticketing and connects directly to the central ETLE database,” he said on April 29.
Officers now have more flexibility during patrols. Each team consists of two personnel, with one officer driving a motorcycle and the other operating the device. This setup enables faster response and wider coverage during daily operations.
The system identifies visible violations in real time. These include riders without helmets, motorcycles carrying more than one passenger, and vehicles that fail to meet technical standards. Officers can capture evidence instantly without relying on fixed cameras.
Taufik said the system will continue to evolve as developers upgrade the software. “We will keep updating the types of violations the system can detect, since it runs on software that can be continuously improved,” he added.
The handheld system also streamlines enforcement. Once officers record a violation, the system immediately sends the data to the national ETLE network. Officers can stop violators and issue tickets on the spot using portable printers.
If a driver refuses to stop, the system still processes the violation. Authorities then send the ticket to the registered vehicle owner, following the same mechanism used in static and mobile ETLE systems.
Police say ETLE handheld cameras address several weaknesses found in earlier systems, including static ETLE and Integrated Node Capture Attitude Record (INCAR). “This tool covers the gaps of both static ETLE and INCAR. It is lightweight, easy to carry, and simple to operate anywhere,” Taufik explained.
Despite its smartphone-based design, the device uses a high-resolution camera with strong capture capabilities. “Officers only need to point the device, and the system automatically identifies the violation. Its capture capability is highly reliable,” he said.
Tulungagung police expect the rollout of ETLE handheld cameras to increase compliance and reduce traffic violations. They also hope the system will promote safer driving behavior through more consistent and visible enforcement.