Indonesia police halt use of sirens, strobe lights following public outcry


JAKARTA: The National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) has suspended the use of sirens and strobe lights in their escort vehicles following mounting criticism over their excessive and inappropriate use.

Several videos showing police escort cars as well as government and private cars that use loud sirens and flashing strobe lights have made rounds on social media last week, with people expressing their frustration over the arrogance of these vehicles and how they often disrupt the traffic flows.

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