The Handling of Traffic Accident Cases that Cause Minimum Injury

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to know and analyze of handling cases of traffic accidents that resulted in minor injuries. This study uses a normative approach, with descriptive research specifications. The data used in this study is secondary data obtained through literature study. The results of this study are the Handling of Traffic Accident Cases That Cause Minor Injury Victims, then the accident investigator mediates between the driver of the Honda Astrea motorcycle and the driver of the Spm Honda PCX motorcycle no. Pol., In this case the victim suffered minor injuries and material losses which are classified as Article 310 paragraph (2) of Act No. 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation which should be handled by Article 230 of Act No. 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Road Transport. Road Transportation, the case must be processed in a criminal justice procedure in accordance with the laws and regulations, but in this case the accident investigator then allowed mediation. The obstacles faced by the traffic police include: lack of cooperation between the traffic police and other agencies related to traffic. In an effort to reduce traffic accidents that only involve damage to public facilities or that can cause fatalities, they often encounter difficulties in their business. This is related to the lack of cooperation between the police and other agencies. The solution is to increase legal awareness, traffic police also often hold legal counseling, including counseling to increase awareness in traffic. Granting a driving license is also one of the efforts to reduce the incidence of traffic accidents.