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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2024)
The responsibility of the government and operators for hanging cables on highways leading to traffic accidents
Authors
Selviana Teras Widy Rahayu
Abstract
Recently, there has been considerable public discourse concerning
hanging cables along major roads in several cities in Indonesia, such as
Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung, which have led to accidents and casualties.
Exposed and sagging electrical cables, often drooping close to the ground or
nearly severed, have become a common sight in these urban areas. These cables
pose a serious, often unnoticed risk of accidents to road users. The growing
demand for internet services has further contributed to the increase of
disorganised cables on poles along the roads, diminishing the aesthetic of
public spaces and creating additional hazards for road users. Such incidents
raise critical questions about accountability when accidents occur due to
chaotic or fallen cables. People typically assume that overhead cables are
securely installed according to established standards, with government
authorisation for roadside utility installations. Similar to road maintenance
responsibilities, where authorities are expected to repair damaged roads to
prevent repeated accidents, there is a clear need for ongoing oversight,
evaluation of cable placement, and timely replacement or repair of damaged
cables to ensure public safety. This study aims to investigate the
responsibility of the government and operators for hanging cables on roads that
cause traffic accidents in several Indonesian cities and to explore regulatory
measures to ensure orderly cable management along public roads. The study
employs a normative juridical approach.
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Pages:37-39
How to cite this article:
Selviana Teras Widy Rahayu "The responsibility of the government and operators for hanging cables on highways leading to traffic accidents". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2024, Pages 37-39
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