MotorwayIndonesia
Traffic rules
Indonesia
2. Motorway
A motorway is a road specially designed and signposted for motor traffic. Motorways normally have separate carriageways for opposing traffic, controlled access through designated entrances and exits, no direct access to neighbouring properties, and no level crossings with other roads, railways or paths.
Special traffic rules apply on motorways. The permitted road users, speed limits, lane rules, tolls and emergency procedures vary between countries, so drivers must follow the local traffic signs and regulations.
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How do people refer to an expressway in Indonesia?
Jalan bebas hambatan is a public road with full access control, no at-grade junctions and fencing along its road reserve. Jalan tol is a toll road in that category, forming part of the national road network. Check the actual speed signs and vehicle restrictions; the toll-road name does not establish one identical limit everywhere.
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • Indonesia — PP 23/2024 Articles 1 and 68–69; PM 111/2015 Article 3
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • BPK — Law 6/2023, Article 55, amendments to Act 22/2009
🔗 jdih.kemenkeu.go.id • PP 79/2013 — road-network and speed provisions
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • PP 30/2021 — current implementing amendments
What speed limit applies to cars on an expressway in Indonesia?
On freeways such as toll expressways, the national framework normally provides a maximum of 100 km/h and a minimum of 60 km/h in free-flow conditions. Follow lower posted maxima and slow down for queues or unsafe conditions.
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • Indonesia — PP 23/2024 Articles 1 and 68–69; PM 111/2015 Article 3
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • BPK — Law 6/2023, Article 55, amendments to Act 22/2009
🔗 jdih.kemenkeu.go.id • PP 79/2013 — road-network and speed provisions
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • PP 30/2021 — current implementing amendments
Can I stop on an Indonesian toll expressway for a break?
No. Use a designated rest or service area for an ordinary break. Toll-road traffic lanes must not be used for stopping, while the shoulder is reserved for emergency use, including vehicles making an emergency stop. Follow police traffic directions and the operator’s emergency instructions; the shoulder is not a normal rest area.
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • Indonesia — PP 23/2024 Articles 1 and 68–69; PM 111/2015 Article 3
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • BPK — Law 6/2023, Article 55, amendments to Act 22/2009
🔗 jdih.kemenkeu.go.id • PP 79/2013 — road-network and speed provisions
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • PP 30/2021 — current implementing amendments
Can I use a handheld phone while driving on an Indonesian expressway?
Driving requires full concentration. Do not use a handheld phone in a way that interferes with attention or control. Arrange navigation before the journey and stop at a suitable rest area if you need to handle the phone.
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • Indonesia — PP 23/2024 Articles 1 and 68–69; PM 111/2015 Article 3
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • BPK — Law 6/2023, Article 55, amendments to Act 22/2009
🔗 jdih.kemenkeu.go.id • PP 79/2013 — road-network and speed provisions
🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • PP 30/2021 — current implementing amendments
