A video of several roller skaters sliding between vehicles on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Central Jakarta, has gone viral and drawn criticism for endangering road users.
The footage, first circulated through the Instagram account @info_jabodetabek and reportedly uploaded by the Rid Move account on Friday, 7 November 2025, shows at least five skaters navigating through congested traffic without protective gear.
In the video, the skaters move between cars that are at a standstill during peak-hour congestion in the Sudirman area. Some are seen manoeuvring close to large vehicles, including buses and lorries.
The footage quickly spread across social media, with many users expressing concern about the activity taking place on one of Jakarta’s busiest roads.
Netizens responded with mixed opinions. While a few described the stunt as skilful, most condemned the behaviour.
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One user wrote, “It makes drivers feel awkward, you know. It’s dangerous. If you get hit, you won’t even want to take the blame. People like this are selfish. They can cause accidents.”
Another commented, “It should be at Priok, bro, where container trucks pass,” criticising the choice of location.
A similar video was also reported by the Instagram account @infopriok, showing rollerbladers performing in the Tanah Abang area of Central Jakarta.
In that footage, several individuals are again seen weaving between stationary vehicles during a traffic jam. Although the skaters appear confident, online users expressed concern over potential risks to both the skaters and drivers. Many highlighted the lack of helmets and pads, which increased apprehension about safety.
Legal Provisions and Possible Penalties for Non-Motorised Road Users
The circulation of the videos has renewed discussion regarding the use of public roads by non-motorised vehicle users.
Indonesian traffic regulations classify rollerblades, skateboards, and bicycles as non-motorised vehicles, subject to specific rules under Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Road Transportation.
Article 299 of the law states that any person operating a non-motorised vehicle who intentionally uses a motorised vehicle lane or endangers other road users, as referred to in Article 122, may face a maximum of 15 days’ imprisonment or a fine of up to IDR 100,000.
Article 122 further outlines prohibited acts for non-motorised vehicle users, including allowing their vehicle to be towed at a dangerous speed, transporting or towing objects that may obstruct other users, and using motorised lanes when a dedicated lane is available.
Police Search for Inline Skaters Seen Riding Through Sudirman Traffic
Police are searching for a group of inline skaters seen riding in the middle of traffic on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Central Jakarta.
“We are still investigating using CCTV footage and information from other witnesses,” said the Head of the Tanah Abang Police Traffic Unit, AKBP Hartono Setiawan, as quoted by KompasTV on Wednesday, 11 December 2025.
Hartono explained that public roads are designated for motorised vehicles, and inline skates do not fall under that category.
Their actions went viral on social media and were considered dangerous to other road users. “Just like bicycles, they should use the designated lanes to ensure the comfort and safety of all road users,” Hartono said.
