Ketut Sukewati Lanang Putra Perbawa (1), Paul Atagamen Aidonojie (2)
Traffic crimes in Indonesia have shown a consistent increase, often leading to material damage, physical injury, and loss of life. The conventional criminal justice system, which predominantly emphasizes retributive punishment, has proven insufficient in addressing the underlying causes of traffic offenses and in delivering substantive justice for both victims and offenders. In light of these challenges, restorative justice offers a promising alternative approach that prioritizes reconciliation, offender accountability, and the restoration of social harmony. This research aims to examine the urgency and feasibility of adopting restorative justice as a policy framework for resolving traffic crimes in Indonesia. Employing normative legal research methods, the study is based on secondary data derived from statutory regulations, legal literature, and doctrinal analysis. The results indicate that Indonesian traffic law does not yet explicitly incorporate restorative justice principles, despite their proven effectiveness in other jurisdictions for handling minor and non-violent offenses. Practices such as mediation and victim-offender dialogue have demonstrated success in reducing recidivism and enhancing victim satisfaction. The study concludes that integrating restorative justice into traffic crime resolution could reduce case backlogs, restore community trust in the legal system, and promote a more compassionate, efficient approach to justice. Comprehensive legal reform and institutional readiness are essential for effective implementation.
Afiyanti, Yati, Dewi Gayatri, Besral Besral, Haryani Haryani, and Dyah Juliastuti, ‘Unmet Supportive Care Needs Survey among Male Partners of Gynecological Cancer Survivors in Indonesia’, Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 8.6 (2021), 662–69 <https://doi.org/10.4103/apjon.apjon-2113>
Arifiani, Sandra Dewi, Sri Andini Handayani, Monique Baumont, Cyril Bennouna, and Santi Kusumaningrum, ‘Assessing Large-Scale Violence against Children Surveys in Selected Southeast Asian Countries: A Scoping Review’, Child Abuse and Neglect, 93.December 2018 (2019), 149–61 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.05.005>
Barinda, Sandra, and Dumilah Ayuningtyas, ‘Assessing the Food Control System in Indonesia: A Conceptual Framework’, Food Control, 134 (2022), 108687 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108687>
Dian, Resti, and Suviwat Jenvitchuwong, ‘Implementation of Halal Product Assurance in the Pharmaceutical Sector in Indonesia’, Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System, 1.3 (2021), 164–79 <https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.53955/jhcls.v1i3.19>
Emovwodo, Silaas Oghenemaro, ‘Indonesia as Legal Welfare State : The Policy of Indonesian National Economic Law’, Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System Vol., 2.1 (2022), 1–13 <https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.53955/jhcls.v2i1.21>
Erskine, Holly E., Sarah J. Blondell, Meaghan E. Enright, Jamileh Shadid, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Frederick Murunga Wekesah, and others, ‘Measuring the Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Adolescents in Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam: Study Protocol for the National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys’, Journal of Adolescent Health, 2021, 1–8 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.05.012>
Fathurokhman, Ferry, ‘The Necessity of Restorative Justice on Juvenile Delinquency in Indonesia, Lessons Learned from the Raju and AAL Cases’, Procedia Environmental Sciences, 17 (2013), 967–75 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proenv.2013.02.115>
Firdaus, Sunny Ummul, ‘The Urgency of Legal Regulations Existence in Case of COVID-19 Vaccination Refusal in Indonesia’, Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 91.October 2021 (2022), 102401 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2022.102401>
La Fors, Dr Karolina, ‘Legal Remedies For a Forgiving Society: Children’s Rights, Data Protection Rights and the Value of Forgiveness in AI-Mediated Risk Profiling of Children by Dutch Authorities’, Computer Law and Security Review, 38 (2020), 105430 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clsr.2020.105430>
Fouché, Ansie, Daniël F. Fouché, and Linda C. Theron, ‘Child Protection and Resilience in the Face of COVID-19 in South Africa: A Rapid Review of C-19 Legislation’, Child Abuse and Neglect, 110.August (2020) <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104710>
Hapsari, Paundria Dwijo, Awallia Septiyana Putri, and Henzie Kerstan, ‘Legal Policy for Drug Users in Indonesia and the Netherlands’, Journal of Creativity Student, 7.1 (2022), 35–66 <https://doi.org/10.15294/jcs.v7i1.36206>
Idham, Gunawan Widjaja, ‘Legal Politics of Medical Cannabis in Indonesia’, Multicultural Education, 7.6 (2021), 297–300 <https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4975526>
Iqra, Moh, Syabani Korompot, and Al-fatih David, ‘The Principle of Equality Before the Law in Indonesian Corruption Case : Is It Relevant ?’, Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System, 1.3 (2021), 135–46
Ishak, Nurfaika, Romalina Ranaivo, and Mikea Manitra, ‘Constitutional Religious Tolerance in Realizing the Protection of Human Rights in Indonesia’, Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System, 2.1 (2022), 31–44 <https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.53955/jhcls.v2i1.24>
Jeevasuthan, Subramaniam, and Zulkarnain Ahmad Hatta, ‘Behavioural Problems of Children Exposed to Domestic Violence in Rural Villages: A Micro Social Work Inquiry in Piranpattru Village at Chankanai Divisional Secretariat, Jaffna, Sri Lanka’, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 91 (2013), 201–7 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.08.418>
Joleby, Malin, Carolina Lunde, Sara Landström, and Linda S. Jonsson, ‘Offender Strategies for Engaging Children in Online Sexual Activity’, Child Abuse and Neglect, 120.July (2021) <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105214>
Kalra, Sadhvi, and Devin K. Joshi, ‘Gender and Parliamentary Representation in India: The Case of Violence against Women and Children’, Women’s Studies International Forum, 82.July (2020), 102402 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2020.102402>
Maha, Masri Sembiring, Vanda A. Moniaga, Susan L. Hills, Anton Widjaya, Agus Sasmito, Renny Hariati, and others, ‘Outcome and Extent of Disability Following Japanese Encephalitis in Indonesian Children’, International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 13.6 (2009), 389–93 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2009.01.009>
Maksum, Ali, ‘Indonesian Post-Migrant Workers: A Challenging Problem for Human Security’, Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 4.1 (2021), 100223 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2021.100223>
Marisca Evalina Gondokesumo, and Nabbilah Amir, ‘Legality of Marijuana Use in the Need for Medical Treatment in Indonesia (Judging From Law Number 36 of 2009 Concerning Health and Law Number 35 of 2009 Concerning Narcotics)’, Journal Equity of Law and Governance, 1.2 (2021), 119–26 <https://doi.org/10.55637/elg.1.2.3938.119-126>
Mathews, Ben, ‘A Taxonomy of Duties to Report Child Sexual Abuse: Legal Developments Offer New Ways to Facilitate Disclosure’, Child Abuse and Neglect, 88.December 2018 (2019), 337–47 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.12.003>
Mittal, Shalini, Tushar Singh, and Sunil K. Verma, ‘Exploring the Trauma of Acid Attack Victims: A Qualitative Enquiry’, Women’s Studies International Forum, 88.July (2021), 102507 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2021.102507>
Nakamura, Julia, Ratana Chuenpagdee, and Mostafa El Halimi, ‘Unpacking Legal and Policy Frameworks: A Step Ahead for Implementing the Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines’, Marine Policy, 129 (2021), 104568 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104568>
Noer, Khaerul Umam, Siti Chadijah, and Endang Rudiatin, ‘There Is No Trustable Data: The State and Data Accuracy of Violence against Women in Indonesia’, Heliyon, 7.12 (2021), e08552 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08552>
Nurbayani, Siti, Moh Dede, and Millary Agung Widiawaty, ‘Utilizing Library Repository for Sexual Harassment Study in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review’, Heliyon, 8.8 (2022), e10194 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10194>
Pangaribuan, Aristo Marisi Adiputra, and Kelly Manthovani, ‘Causes and Consequences of the War on Marijuana in Indonesia’, Indonesia Law Review, 9.2 (2019) <https://doi.org/10.15742/ilrev.v9n2.502>
Pedroso, Márcia R.O., and Franciéle M.C. Leite, ‘Physical Violence against Children in Espírito Santo, Brazil: Prevalence and Associated Factors’, Jornal de Pediatria, 000.xxx (2022) <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jped.2022.07.009>
Purnomo, Herry, Sonya D. Kusumadewi, Qori P. Ilham, Dyah Puspitaloka, Durrah Hayati, Made Sanjaya, and others, ‘A Political-Economy Model to Reduce Fire and Improve Livelihoods in Indonesia’s Lowlands’, Forest Policy and Economics, 130 (2021), 102533 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2021.102533>
Rahiem, Maila D.H., ‘COVID-19 and the Surge of Child Marriages: A Phenomenon in Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia’, Child Abuse and Neglect, 118.95 (2021), 105168 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105168>
Röell, Christiaan, Ellis Osabutey, Peter Rodgers, Felix Arndt, Zaheer Khan, and Shlomo Tarba, ‘Managing Socio-Political Risk at the Subnational Level: Lessons from MNE Subsidiaries in Indonesia’, Journal of World Business, 57.3 (2022) <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwb.2022.101312>
Safta, Cristina Georgiana, Emil Stan, Corina Iurea, and Mihaela Suditu, ‘Counseling and Assistance for Women Victims of Domestic Violence in Romania - Case Study’, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 5 (2010), 2034–41 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.07.409>
Sen, Robin, Kate Morris, Gale Burford, Brid Featherstone, and Calum Webb, ‘“When You’re Sitting in the Room with Two People One of Whom… Has Bashed the Hell out of the Other”: Possibilities and Challenges in the Use of FGCs and Restorative Approaches Following Domestic Violence’, Children and Youth Services Review, 88.March (2018), 441–49 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.03.027>
Siboy, Ahmad, Al-fatih Virga, Dwi Efendi, and Putri Hidayah, ‘The Effectiveness of Administrative Efforts in Reducing State Administration Disputes’, Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System, 2.1 (2022), 14–30 <https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.53955/jhcls.v2i1.23>
Silaswaty Faried, Femmy, Hadi Mahmud, and Suparwi Suparwi, ‘Mainstreaming Restorative Justice in Termination of Prosecution in Indonesia’, Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System, 2.1 (2022), 66–77 <https://doi.org/10.53955/jhcls.v2i1.31>
Simó-Soler, Elisa, and Eloy Peña-Asensio, ‘From Impact Refugees to Deterritorialized States: Foresighting Extreme Legal-Policy Cases in Asteroid Impact Scenarios’, Acta Astronautica, 192.December 2021 (2022), 402–8 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.12.015>
de Souza Santos, Debora, Eloisa Auler Bittencourt, Andréa Cristina de Moraes Malinverni, Juliany Barreto Kisberi, Sabrina de França Vilaça, and Edna Sadayo Miazato Iwamura, ‘Domestic Violence against Women during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review’, Forensic Science International: Reports, 5.November 2021 (2022) <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsir.2022.100276>
Toft, Julie, Arne Kristian Myhre, Yi Qian Sun, Tiril Willumsen, and Anne Rønneberg, ‘Oral Health History in Children Referred to a Child Advocacy Center in Norway’, Child Abuse and Neglect, 132.July (2022) <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2022.105789>
Tsujimura-Ito, Takako, ‘State of Damage to and Support for Victims of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Japan’, IATSS Research, 43.2 (2019), 97–107 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iatssr.2019.06.001>
Valencia Londoño, Paula Andrea, Martha Elisa Nateras González, Constanza Bruno Solera, and Phoenix Storm Paz, ‘The Exacerbation of Violence against Women as a Form of Discrimination in the Period of the COVID-19 Pandemic’, Heliyon, 7.3 (2021) <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06491>
Yakubu, Andala, and Soma Chaudhuri, ‘Potential Opportunities and Challenging Realities: Organizations’ Experiences While Accessing Resources and Advocating on Behalf of Survivors of Domestic Violence in Ghana’, Women’s Studies International Forum, 94.July (2022), 102620 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2022.102620>