Bangka Police Provide Traffic Order Education to Students of the Babel State Polman
AKP Kardonetso Siagian, S.H., Head of Traffic Police of Bangka Police, gave a presentation on traffic safety and order to students during the Police Goes to Campus activity in the Polman Babel hall.
The Bangka Police Traffic Unit held a community education (Dikmas) event titled "Police Goes to Campus" at the Bangka State Manufacturing Polytechnic on Friday (February 13, 2026) in the campus hall.
This event aimed to provide outreach and education to students about the importance of orderly traffic for everyone's safety on the road.
A total of 50 participants attended the event, the majority of whom were Polman Babel students. Despite having finished their classes, the students were still able to participate in the outreach until the end of the event.
Somawardi, M.T., Head of Academic, Student Affairs, and Cooperation at Polman Babel, stated that the presence of the Bangka Police Traffic Unit on campus was very beneficial in increasing students' insight and knowledge regarding proper traffic regulations and etiquette.
He stated that students are expected to be able to apply traffic rules, both when riding motorcycles and cars, in their daily lives.
"Because life is more valuable than the vehicle you drive. Accidents must not happen, so always be careful," he said.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Bangka Police Traffic Unit, AKP Kardonetso Siagian, S.H., explained various factors that frequently cause traffic accidents on the highway, including driver violations, fatigue and drowsiness, aggressive behavior, emotional behavior, impatience, and decreased concentration due to the influence of alcohol.
"In addition to driver factors, Kardonetso also highlighted vehicle factors such as bald or burst tires, malfunctioning brakes and lights, and oversized vehicles," he admitted.
Equally important are road factors that contribute to accidents, including narrow and bumpy roads, infrastructure development that disrupts road function, damaged traffic signs, and inadequate street lighting," he added.
Concluding his presentation, Kardonetso advised students to always prioritize safety, obey traffic regulations, and be pioneers of traffic safety, both on campus and in the wider community," he emphasized.
