Jakarta, LiterasHukumCom - The widespread “Stop Tot Tot Wuk Wuk” movement on social media triggered a decision by the National Police Traffic Corps to temporarily freeze the use of sirens and strobe lights on officials' vehicles on the highway. This response is seen as a sign of increasing public sensitivity to the privileges and behavior of officials in public spaces.

Netizens' Movement Highlights Officials' Convoys

Netizens' criticism assesses that the use of sirens and strobe lights—called “tot tot wuk wuk”—often disturbs, even endangers other road users. Videos of convoys of ministry/institution officials' vehicles are widely circulating, accompanied by the installation of “Stop Tot Tot Wuk Wuk” stickers on public vehicles. The public also remembers the January 2025 case that highlighted the arrogant attitude of the traffic police towards vehicles with license plates RI 36.

The Palace: Maintain Propriety, Don't Overdo It

Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi emphasized that public officials are obliged to maintain propriety and not overuse sirens/strobe lights. He cited President Prabowo Subianto, who is said to not always use sirens and still follows traffic rules when it is not an emergency.

Korlantas: Stop Temporarily, Conduct an Evaluation

Head of the National Police Traffic Corps, Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, stated that the use of siren sounds…