Avanza Crash: Near Miss on Toll Road Shoulder
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Toyota Avanza Drives Against Traffic on Soetta Toll Road, Tangerang
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A video circulating on social media shows a Toyota Avanza traveling in the wrong direction on the Soetta Toll Road near Tangerang, Indonesia, on January 3, 2026, creating a risky situation for other drivers.
Published: January 4, 2026
What Happened?
On January 3, 2026, at approximately 10:00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time), a Toyota avanza was filmed driving against traffic on the shoulder of the Soetta Toll Road, near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Indonesia. The video, originally posted to the instagram account @dashcam_owners_Indonesia, shows the vehicle moving at a considerable speed in the opposite direction of traffic flow.
The avanza narrowly avoided colliding with a stationary vehicle on the shoulder,highlighting the extreme danger posed by the driver’s actions. The incident occurred on the Soetta Toll Road,a major artery connecting Jakarta to the airport and surrounding areas.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Time (WIB) | Event |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2026 | ~10:00 | Toyota Avanza observed driving against traffic on Soetta Toll Road. |
| January 3, 2026 | Shortly after 10:00 | Video of the incident posted to Instagram by @dashcam_owners_Indonesia. |
| January 4, 2026 | ongoing | News outlets report on the incident. |
Potential Causes and investigation
The cause of the incident is currently unknown. Authorities have not yet released a statement regarding a potential investigation. Possible causes could include driver error, a medical emergency, or a deliberate attempt to evade traffic.Driving against traffic on a toll road is a serious offense under Indonesian law, potentially resulting in significant fines and imprisonment.
according to Liputan6.com, driving against the flow of traffic in Indonesia is regulated under law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic.Article 147 states that anyone who intentionally obstructs traffic or drives in a manner that endangers other road users can face a maximum imprisonment of one year or a fine of IDR 10,000,000 (approximately $650 USD as of January 4, 2026).