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Tourists urged to avoid automatic motorbikes when visiting Mt. Bromo
Probolinggo Transportation Agency Head Edy Suryanto said the advisory was issued following an evaluation by the Traffic and Land Transportation Forum (FLLAJ), which found that many traffic accidents on roads leading to Mount Bromo were caused by the use of automatic motorbikes on steep, hazardous terrain.
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Tourists marvel at the beauty of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java. (JP/Nedi Putra AW)
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he Probolinggo administration in East Java is urging tourists to avoid using automatic motorbikes when visiting the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS), citing safety risks amid frequent accidents on the treacherous roads leading to the popular mountain destination.
The warning was issued ahead of the four-day long weekend surrounding the Idul Adha holiday on June 6, as local authorities prepared for an influx of tourists to the area.
Probolinggo Transportation Agency Head Edy Suryanto said the advisory was issued following an evaluation by the Traffic and Land Transportation Forum (FLLAJ), which found that many traffic accidents on roads leading to Mount Bromo were caused by the use of automatic motorbikes on steep, hazardous terrain.
“Automatic motorbikes aren't designed for such extreme conditions. Their braking systems and traction are inadequate for steep slopes, making them prone to brake failure and accidents,” Edy said on Sunday, as quoted by Kompas.com.
Edy stated that the advisory is currently enforced on key roads leading to Mount Bromo, particularly in Sukapura district. To increase public awareness, the Probolinggo Transportation Agency has also installed informative banners at strategic locations along these routes.
One of the banners features a photo of a white automatic motorbike involved in an accident, alongside a warning that reads: “Don’t let your holiday turn into a disaster. Stop using automatic motorbikes in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS). Automatic motorbikes are not designed for steep and extreme roads like those in the Bromo area. Use manual motorbikes for your safety.”
Achmad Wildan, a senior investigator at the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT), said automatic motorbikes are not designed for effective engine braking. Unlike manual motorbikes, when the throttle on an automatic bike is released, the transmission disengages, preventing the engine from helping to slow the vehicle.
