Legal responsibility of drivers who smoke to the environment (case study of Local Regulation No. 02 of 2019 Surabaya)

This study discusses the importance of law enforcement against environmental pollution caused by the disposal of cigarette butts and cigarette smoke, particularly by vehicle drivers in Indonesia. Although there are regulations addressing this issue, such as Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management and the Surabaya Regional Regulation No. 02 of 2019, the implementation and enforcement of these laws are still considered ineffective. This study aims to explore how the law can be applied to drivers who irresponsibly discard cigarette butts and its impact on the environment. Using a legal approach that examines traffic regulations, the study also explores the obligation of drivers to focus while driving and how this affects safety and environmental cleanliness. The study also discusses the types of sanctions that can be imposed, such as criminal and administrative penalties, as well as the importance of cooperation between the government and the community in supporting law enforcement. The findings of this research are expected to provide a deeper understanding of how to improve law enforcement and raise public awareness about the shared responsibility of maintaining cleanliness and environmental sustainability.