Effectiveness of Law Enforcement Through Electronic Ticketing and Manual Tickets on the Level of Public Compliance in Traffic

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of law enforcement through Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) and manual ticketing on the level of public compliance with traffic regulations in the Semarang City Police jurisdiction. This study uses an empirical legal approach (socio-legal) with quantitative methods supported by qualitative data (mixed methods). Primary data were obtained through interviews with Semarang City Police officers and road users, as well as field observations at ETLE and manual ticketing points. Secondary data were collected from laws and regulations, policy documents, and academic literature. The results show that the implementation of ETLE in Semarang significantly reduced traffic violations and increased public legal awareness. ETLE effectively minimized extortion and increased transparency of law enforcement, although limited infrastructure and lack of socialization remain challenges. Manual ticketing still has educational value due to direct interaction with violators, but is more vulnerable to abuse. Factors influencing the effectiveness of both systems include legal awareness, policy socialization, enforcement consistency, and socio-cultural conditions. Overall, an optimal combination of ETLE and manual ticketing can create a fairer, more effective, and more sustainable traffic law enforcement system to support orders and safety on the roads.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of law enforcement through Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) and manual ticketing on the level of public compliance with traffic regulations in the Semarang City Police jurisdiction. This study uses an empirical legal approach (socio-legal) with quantitative methods supported by qualitative data (mixed methods). Primary data were obtained through interviews with Semarang City Police officers and road users, as well as field observations at ETLE and manual ticketing points. Secondary data were collected from laws and regulations, policy documents, and academic literature. The results show that the implementation of ETLE in Semarang significantly reduced traffic violations and increased public legal awareness. ETLE effectively minimized extortion and increased transparency of law enforcement, although limited infrastructure and lack of socialization remain challenges. Manual ticketing still has educational value due to direct interaction with violators, but is more vulnerable to abuse. Factors influencing the effectiveness of both systems include legal awareness, policy socialization, enforcement consistency, and socio-cultural conditions. Overall, an optimal combination of ETLE and manual ticketing can create a fairer, more effective, and more sustainable traffic law enforcement system to support orders and safety on the roads.