Don't just stop. Motorists, especially four-wheelers, were also asked to leave, to stand for a moment near their vehicles.
Several motorists who had just pulled the brake lever on their motorbike had time to wonder about the stopping action. He thought there was a raid to check the completeness of the vehicle documents.
But after seeing several female police officers come to him, then give him a small red and white flag complete with a handle, it turned out that there was a procession of honoring the flag and singing the national anthem Indonesia Raya.
"I thought there was a raid. It turned out to be a ceremony," said the man in the brown jacket.
Today, the Traffic Directorate (Ditlantas) of the East Java Regional Police stopped hundreds of passing motorists to sing the Indonesia Raya anthem and salute the red and white flag.
The driver of the sedan, Rizal said he saluted the police officers who held a procession of the flag honoring ceremony to commemorate the 76th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, by inviting the drivers.
"I salute the police officers who are always successful. Don't forget to wear a mask," said Rizal.
Director of Ditlantas Polda Jatim Kombes Pol M Latif Usman said that the process of stopping road users from singing the mandatory Indonesia Raya anthem was a small form of appreciation for the services of the predecessor heroes who fought for the independence of the Republic of Indonesia.
Moreover, at this time the celebration of independence, had to be held in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic. He hopes that the community will be enthusiastic and stay happy.
"Of course, it will grow and develop a sense of pride in the flag for the independence of this nation," said the East Java Regional Police Traffic Director.
Not only invites to sing the national anthem. Latif also gave red and white flags to passing motorists.
The flag distribution agenda is also a continuation of the program that has been held since Monday (16/8/2021) yesterday.
Namely, the East Java Police Chief has distributed 76,000 pieces of red and white flags made by East Java MSMEs to the public for free.
"We have distributed 76,000 by the East Java Police Chief along with the police ranks, 76,000 throughout East Java," he concluded.
