Jakarta, Feb. 2 -- The success of Jakarta's 2026 Keselamatan Jaya traffic safety operation will be measured by its ability to prevent accidents and reduce casualties, not by the number of tickets issued, the capital's police said on Monday.

"The benchmark is how far we, together with the public, can prevent violations and reduce accident victims," said Metro Jaya Police Traffic Director Senior Commissioner Komarudin, outlining the goals of the annual safety campaign.

The operation prioritises road sections where motorists frequently drive against traffic, a practice police say remains a major contributor to accidents across the Greater Jakarta area.

Such violations are commonly found at roundabouts and intersections, where some drivers...