The Polda of West Java Traffic Directorate and Gerkatin (Association for the Welfare of the Deaf in Indonesia) distribute 40 specialized helmets for the Deaf community during the “Riding With Dad” event.

progresifjaya.co.id, BANDUNG — The Traffic Directorate (Ditlantas) of the Polda of West Java continues to demonstrate its commitment to fostering inclusive and humanistic traffic services. In partnership with the Indonesian Association for the Welfare of the Deaf (Gerkatin) in West Java, the Polda of West Java Traffic Directorate hosted a social and road safety education event titled “Riding With Dad,” specifically for the Deaf community.

During the event, 40 specialized helmets—designed for riders with hearing impairments—were symbolically presented. This initiative serves as both a practical protective measure and a means to boost the confidence of individuals with hearing disabilities, ensuring greater safety and comfort while operating motor vehicles.

Beyond providing safety equipment, the warm and engaging event also featured education on road safety. Officers delivered comprehensive guidance on the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, utilizing a disability-friendly approach to ensure that the safety message was effectively conveyed to all participants.

During the session, the Polda of West Java Traffic Directorate emphasized three core pillars for safe driving. The first is Self-Preparedness (Siap Diri), ensuring the driver is physically and mentally ready. The second is Vehicle Preparedness (Siap Kendaraan), ensuring the vehicle is in proper, roadworthy technical condition. The final pillar is Always Smile (Selalu Senyum), aimed at cultivating a driving culture rooted in patience, humanism, and mutual respect among all road users.

Through this synergy at the “Riding With Dad” event, the Polda of West Java Traffic Directorate and Gerkatin West Java hope that awareness regarding road safety will reach all segments of society, without exception. The distribution of these specialized helmets serves as a tangible commitment to creating an inclusive public space and ensuring safety, security, order, and smooth traffic flow (Kamseltibcarlantas) in West Java. (Bembo)