PORTALBERITA.CO.ID - The Indonesian National Police (Polri) have issued a definitive clarification regarding the acceptance of digital documents during routine traffic enforcement operations across the country. This directive specifically addresses motorists who rely on digital copies of their driving permits while on the road.
The core issue centers on the legal standing of various forms of electronic identification presented during roadside inspections. Authorities are urging drivers to cease relying solely on photographic reproductions of their physical driver’s licenses (SIM) saved within their smartphone galleries.
As reported by Polri, a mere photograph of a physical SIM card stored manually on a personal mobile device does not possess the same legal authority as the official physical document or the government-sanctioned Digital SIM. This distinction is crucial for compliance during police stops.
The official Digital Driver's License (SIM Digital) must be issued exclusively through the designated Digital Korlantas application to be considered legally binding. This application ensures the document meets all necessary technological and procedural requirements set forth by Indonesian law.
According to the Indonesian National Police, this digitally issued permit carries the exact same legal weight and validity as the traditionally printed physical driver's license card. The legal framework underpinning these electronic documents has been explicitly established within current Indonesian regulations.
"The Indonesian National Police have confirmed the legal limitations concerning digital document usage during field traffic examinations," stated a representative from Polri, emphasizing the necessity of using only validated forms of identification. This confirmation serves as a final directive to the motoring public.
The key takeaway for all drivers is the requirement to carry either the physical SIM card or the digitally authenticated version obtained via the official government application. Any other facsimile or saved image is deemed insufficient for legal verification purposes.
Therefore, drivers presenting a screenshot or gallery photo of their SIM when stopped by police will likely face consequences, as these files lack the necessary legal certification afforded to the official Digital Korlantas product. The police action reinforces the integrity of the mandated digital verification system.
