Effectiveness of Restorative Justice in Resolving Fatal Traffic Offenses under Law Number 22 of 2009
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https://doi.org/10.70963/soc.v2i4.898Keywords:
Restorative Justice, Legal Effectiveness, Traffic OffensesAbstract
The high number of traffic accidents resulting in fatalities in Indonesia has become a complex legal issue. In 2023, the Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps recorded 103,645 traffic accidents and 6,923 deaths. The resolution of fatal traffic accident cases through Restorative Justice has become increasingly common, although it is not yet supported by a clear and comprehensive legal framework. This study examines the effectiveness of Restorative Justice in resolving fatal traffic offenses in Central Bengkulu Regency from the perspective of legal certainty and identifies the obstacles and measures required to address them. The study applies a normative-empirical legal approach and qualitative analysis. The findings show that the implementation of Restorative Justice has not been fully effective. Data from the Traffic Unit of the Central Bengkulu Police for 2022-2024 indicate that 31 of 47 fatal accident cases, or 65.96%, were resolved through settlement agreements without standardized procedures. The main obstacles include the absence of specific legal provisions, inconsistent implementation by law enforcement officers, the dominance of economic considerations in determining settlements, limited public understanding, and weak oversight. Recommended measures include amending the Road Traffic and Transportation Law, establishing standardized operating procedures, strengthening the capacity of law enforcement personnel, forming an independent mediation institution, improving supervision, and expanding public legal education.
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