The role of volunteers in maintaining order intersection

“Pak Ogah”, maybe here there are still many who wonder who is Pak Ogah. Maybe someone thinks that Pak Ogah is a figure who fills in a series called “Si Unyil”. However, in the context that will be discussed, this is not like that, but someone who is usually in the crossroads that we usually encounter with the distinctive characteristics of wearing a vest, carrying a flag and there is a whistle in his mouth. That’s what is called Pak Ogah, maybe there are still many who wonder why the person is named Mr. Ogah?

From the information that the author got from the website that the mention of the name Pak Ogah was taken from the role in the series “Si Unyil”, because Pak Ogah is known as a figure who likes to help with his distinctive jargon “for the first time“. The portrayal of the figure of Pak Ogah was tightly planted in the heart of the community. Therefore, someone who voluntarily stood tall with the flag he was holding the vest he was wearing and the whistle that was brought away was associated by the community as Mr. Ogah.

Pak Ogah is not the authorities and is not a parking attendant, but he wants to appear to take the responsibility of reducing congestion with a reward only relying on coins given from every motorist who sincerely gives. But even though Pak Ogah is actually legally considered to have violated the law on traffic because it has disrupted the function of the road and can be sentenced to a maximum of 1 year in prison or a fine of 24 million rupiah, but Pak Ogah does not want to leave the job that is not his profession.

What do you think about Pak Ogah? Do you feel disturbed because of Mr. Pak Ogah in the middle of the road? Or even feel safe because someone directs the driver while at a crossroads that can reduce the number of accidents? But if there are authorized parties to perform traffic, maybe Pak Ogah is no longer needed.

For some people, the existence of Pak Ogah is considered unfavorable because it is considered never to attend special training so that he is not expert in managing traffic. In this case, Pak Ogah does not have an official role in regulating the traffic so that the risks caused can have a big impact for motorists on the highway. After the writer wonders, there are 2 opinions about Pak Ogah.

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Some consider Pak Ogah to help the driver while at a crossroads, because the driver cannot carelessly cross at the crossroads. But there is a different version of opinion about Pak Ogah, the second opinion says “If Pak Ogah is pretentious, he can manage the road even though it is not his job,” said the 2nd opinion. He also said that he almost had an accident because the reluctant Mr. Therefore, he felt uneasy because of the existence of Pak Ogah at the crossroads. He argues that the installation of traffic signs is safer than the existence of someone who is less professional regulates the drivers on the streets.

From here the author can make the conclusion that the presence of citizens who are willing to regulate the traffic that we usually call Pak Ogah can bring benefits to the driver by increasing order and awareness when driving. However, it is very important to remember that they do not have authority so it is very risky for the safety of themselves and the drivers. The right solution according to the author is to be able to encourage the presence of official officers in managing traffic or from the government can provide special training and adequate equipment to residents who want to help regulate traffic, or strive for long-term solutions such as the installation of traffic signs or others.

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Author: Novi Syahwalina Irsa, a student of Hasyim Asy’ari University.

Editor: Muh. Sutan