Parallel parkingIndonesia

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Indonesia. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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1. Parallel parking

Parallel parking is a method of parking a vehicle parallel to the edge of the road, usually in a space between two parked vehicles. It is commonly used where parking spaces are arranged along the side of a street.

Parallel parking normally involves positioning the vehicle beside the available space and reversing into it while carefully checking mirrors, blind spots and surrounding traffic. The vehicle should finish within the permitted parking area and close enough to the road edge without obstructing other road users.

Which direction must a parked vehicle face in Indonesia?

Park parallel or at an angle following the direction of traffic.

🔗 peraturan.bpk.go.id • Indonesia, Law 22 of 2009, Articles 1, 43 and 118–121