Let's Get To Know The Functions, Types & Facilities Of The Rest Area Before A Vacation Out Of Town

Did you know that rest areas are divided into several types based on the completeness of the facilities? To find out the types of rest areas, functions, and facilities they provide, please continue to read our following article.

As the holiday season approaches, many people have begun planning tourist trips outside the city, be it using public transportation or by private vehicle. Well, if you are one of the people who want to take a trip by driving your own car, then you will pass the toll road and find many rest area facilities. You can take advantage of these facilities to rest so that your physical condition can stay in shape until you reach the destination.

As we know, all drivers of motor vehicles are required to stop for a while after driving for 4 consecutive hours. The regulation was issued by the government through Law No. 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation. We must obey these rules so that focus and concentration while driving can be maintained properly.

For the toll road area itself, you can stop for a while at the rest area. Here, you can rest, sleep, refuel, and much more.

What Is a Rest Area?

Rest area is a facility that can be used by toll road users to rest. Rest areas are also known as TIP, namely Places of Rest and Service. So, toll road users while in the rest area can not only rest but also be able to do various other activities because there are various facilities provided in it. Examples include eating, worshipping, defecating/ urinating, refreshing, shopping, refueling oil, and others.

Even so, please note that the rest area is divided into several types according to the facilities available in it. Therefore, between one rest area and another rest area can have differences regarding the completeness of the facilities it provides.

What is the function of the rest area?

As we mentioned earlier, the rest area is a place to rest toll road users. However, with the various facilities provided, the rest area can also have other functions. Broadly speaking, here are the main functions of the rest area:

• As a resting place for toll road users so that they can get back in shape when continuing their journey.
• As a refreshing place because many rest areas have beautiful natural scenery, and provide many unique photo spots. For example, the Rest Area KM 88 Purbaleunyi Toll Road in West Java, Rest Area Heritage KM 260B Banjaratma Brebes, Rest Area KM 360 Kampoeng Kopi Banaran on the Semarang-Batang toll road, and Rest area KM 456 in Semarang-Solo.
• Used as a place to present or introduce a variety of local products and the development of the surrounding area.

In 2021, there were several rest areas that received awards. In order to encourage services in the toll road sector, the Ministry of PUPR gives awards to toll road managers or business entities (BUJT). Well, along the Trans Java Toll Road there are 5 rest areas that get awards as the best Rest & Service Places, namely:

• Rest Area KM 429A Semarang-Solo Toll Road is managed by PT Lingga Jati Qaireen.
• Rest Area KM 88B Cipularang Toll Road is managed by PT Jasamarga Related Business.
• Rest Area KM 97B Cipularang Toll Road is managed by PT Ingsu Jaya.
• Rest Area KM 456A and 456B Semarang-Solo Toll Road are managed by PT Astari Marga Sarana.
• Rest Area KM 487A and 487B Semarang-Solo Toll Road are managed by PT Trans Marga Jateng.

Types of rest areas and facilities provided

The rest area is currently divided into three types: A, B, and C according to the internal facilities. Then for the separation distance between rest areas or TIPs in the same direction, it is also governed by the provisions of Pupr Ministerial Decree No. 10 of 2018 regarding rest areas and services on toll roads. Below are descriptions of each type of rest area.

1. Rest Area or TIP Type A

Type A rest area is a rest area that has the most area compared to other types. For the smallest type A rest area land area is about 6 hectares with a front width parallel to the toll road is at least 150 meters. Then for the distance between type A and type A rest areas, the next is at least 20 kilometers. While the distance between type A and type B rest areas is at least 10 kilometers.

In terms of facilities, type A is also a rest area that has the most complete facilities. Here, toll road users can find facilities such as:

• toilet
• ATM center
• Public Refueling Stations or Gas Stations.
• workshop
• Health Clinic
• minimarket
• kiosk
• Mosque
• Green Open Space
• restaurant
• and parking lot

2. Rest Area or TIP Type B

Type B rest area is a rest area that has a smaller area than type A. Land area of this type is at least 3 hectares with a front width parallel to the toll road of at least 100 meters. The distance between the rest area of type B and type B is then 10 kilometers.

The facilities available in the type B rest area are quite complete although not as complete as type A. Here are the facilities that you can find in this type B rest area:

• toilet
• ATM center
• minimarket
• kiosk
• Mosque
• Green Open Space
• restaurant
• and parking lot

3. Rest Area or TIP Type C 

Type C rest area is the smallest rest area when compared to the previous two types. The area of this rest area is at least 2,500 square meters with a front width parallel to the toll road of at least 25 meters. The distance between the type C rest area and the next type C is 2 kilometers. 

Type A rest area facilities are also the least than type A and type B. Even so, the facilities provided can still be used by toll road users for a short break. Here are the type C rest area facilities:

• toilet
• kiosk or waring
• temporary parking facilities

Please note, that some of these type C rest areas can also operate at certain times only. For example, during Eid homecoming, the long holiday season, new year, and others. 

So that you can stay focused on driving when traveling long distances, you can take advantage of the rest areas that have been provided along the toll road section. That way, your body can get back in shape and ready to continue the journey to the tourist destination to be targeted.