Effectiveness of Electronic Traffic Supervision Implementation in Reducing Traffic Violations (Case Study in Cirebon City Police Area)

Abstract

The increasing use of private vehicles as a mode of transportation has caused a significant spike in traffic violations and accidents, including in Cirebon City. In response to this problem, the Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) system was introduced to monitor and reduce traffic violations through digital surveillance. However, despite the installation of CCTV cameras and related technology, the level of traffic violations, especially at red lights, is still high. This condition raises questions about the effectiveness of electronic surveillance in improving traffic discipline in the jurisdiction of the Cirebon City Police. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method to analyze the effectiveness of electronic traffic monitoring in reducing the number of traffic violations in Cirebon. This study also explores the obstacles that hinder the optimization of the implementation of this system and proposes an ideal model for electronic traffic monitoring in the future. Data were collected through interviews with law enforcement officers, field observations, and documentation, which were then analyzed using Lawrence M. Friedman's legal system theory, focusing on legal structure, legal substance, and legal culture. The results of the study indicate that electronic traffic monitoring in Cirebon City has not been fully effective in suppressing traffic violations. The main obstacles include weak law enforcement, especially data input errors in identifying violators, as well as inadequate infrastructure, such as the limited number of operational CCTV units and Kopek helmet cameras.