Safety is the most important thing when traveling on the roads. Whether you’re driving or a passenger, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and vigilant to potential dangers. The Indonesian phrase "Hati Hati di Jalan" is an important reminder to be careful on the roads.
Be Careful on the Road
Road safety is an important issue in Indonesia, as the country has one of the highest road fatalities in the world. It is estimated that there are about 18,000 road fatalities in Indonesia each year, with the majority of them being pedestrians. To help spread the message of road safety, the Indonesian government has released an official song titled "Hati Hati di Jalan" (Be Careful on the Road). The song is composed by Didi Kempot and sung by a group of Indonesian singers.
The song is meant to remind people to be careful on the roads, and to take extra precautions to ensure their safety. The lyrics of the song emphasize the importance of being aware of your surroundings, following traffic rules, and paying attention to other drivers. The song also encourages people to wear seatbelts, use helmets and other protective gear, and to be respectful of other drivers.
Lyrics to Guide You
The lyrics of "Hati Hati di Jalan" are as follows:
"Hati-hati dengan lalu lintas
Jaga jarak dan jangan lupa cintas
Hati-hati dengan lalu lintas
Jaga jarak dan jangan lupa cintas
Berikanlah kesempatan kepada yang lain
Tetap hati-hati di jalan
Berikanlah kesempatan kepada yang lain
Tetap hati-hati di jalan
Hati-hati di jalan, jangan lupa cintas
Jaga jarak dan jangan lupa cintas
Hati-hati di jalan, jangan lupa cintas
Jaga jarak dan jangan lupa cintas
Hati-hati di jalan, jangan lupa cintas
Jaga jarak dan jangan lupa cintas
Hati-hati di jalan, jangan lupa cintas
Jaga jarak dan jangan lupa cintas
Hati-hati
In the wake of the increasing number of traffic fatalities occurring on Indonesia’s roads, the government has launched a campaign encouraging safer driving behaviour. Titled “Hati Hati Di Jalan Lirik” (“Be Careful on the Road” in English), this campaign is focused on educating road users about the dangers of unsafe driving and reminding them to follow the rules of the road.
The campaign comes at an unfortunate time as traffic fatalities in Indonesia rose from 16,256 fatalities in 2018 to 17,951 fatalities in 2019, a 10% increase. This makes Indonesia one of the world’s deadliest countries for road users, with a road fatality rate of 44.5 people per 100,000 population. To combat this, the government is partnering with Indonesian celebrities to spread the message of “Hati Hati Di Jalan Lirik” across different media platforms.
The government’s effort to spread this message is seen in the recently released title track of the same name, performed by Indonesian singers Afgan and Isyana Sarasvati. This song is currently available on streaming services, with downloads contributing towards a donation drive initiated by the singers, to help those affected by road accidents.
The message behind this campaign can be summed up in 4 simple pointers: Wear a helmet, watch the speedometer, don’t use your phone while driving, and wear a seatbelt. This simple message can go a long way to ensure the safety of all road users, thus, reducing traffic fatalities and injuries.
“Hati Hati Di Jalan Lirik” serves as a reminder to all drivers to drive responsibly, as driving on the public roads comes with certain duties and responsibilities. It also serves as a reminder that every decision on the road carries the potential to cost someone their life, so it is important for us all to exercise caution.