August 23, 2009  

But We Practice This Circus Act Every day

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A family of four on a motorcycle whizzing through the streets of Jakarta on Thursday. (Photo: Afriadi Hikmal, JG)

There is a new rule which bans people from riding motorcycles with more than one passenger. The rule also applies for carrying oversize luggage on a motorcycle. But apparently, the rule will only apply for people going home in the Lebaran season.So, safety first only applies in the holidays?

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Failed Musician, Reformed Gadget Freak and Eating Extraordinaire.

2 responses to “But We Practice This Circus Act Every day”

  1. Orenji says :

    They only have that one and only motorcycle. Not everyone is rich.

    Reply
  2. joebarry says :

    Should it be an excuse to disregard safety? Then again, it is not their fault – the failure of the Jakarta administration to set up proper public transport forces millions of Jakartans to travel like this.

    Reply

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