Tourist ban on renting motorbikes

spicyayam

After a particularly bad few months for nasty accidents and foreigners acting up on two wheels in Bali, the province's Governor Wayan Koster has had enough. After a spate of bules behaving badly on motorbikes, Governor Koster has reportedly asked for the legal ministry's support in revoking visas of tourists caught riding motorbikes in Bali. Governor Koster said at a press conference that foreigners should stay off the bikes “to ensure quality and dignified tourism.” https://www.escape.com.au/news/its-the-locals-fault-tourists-claim-balis-motorbike-ban-for-foreigners-is-unfair/news-story/6475d8dea30fb9866cb11d797316738a

Balifrog

Another storm in a teacup...

sakumabali

"should" ;) Unfortunately for Pak Wayan decisions are made in Jakarta

Markit

The way they've recently been drafting their laws who knows what will come of this shite!?

YachtRock

A few years too late but better late then never! Hope it passes through

Balifrog

Markit wrote The way they've recently been drafting their laws who knows what will come of this shite!?

Probably ends up in the bin. If police did their job seriously, i.e. catch a guy no permit, no shirt, drunk... just bring him.to the police station, keep him 1 night, make him pay a hefty fine. Spread the word around, the idiots would quickly stop their B.S. If some Karen or woke start to insult the cops : deportation.

Markit

New Day, New Law - welcome to the Republic of a Law a Day Keeps the Bule Away Today I read they want to re-examine all those shaky "self employed" and "investment" visas because (surprise, surprise) not everyone of them has 10 billion in the bank.

AuroraB

Balifrog wrote Probably ends up in the bin. If police did their job seriously, i.e. catch a guy no permit, no shirt, drunk... just bring him.to the police station, keep him 1 night, make him pay a hefty fine.

Agree. This idea will have to be binned. Done in a fit of anger without looking at the consequences. The police focus on image, what is popular and make financial sense -- and that is to go after the tourists. In my local area (outside the tourist zone) the locals are free to do what they want. Racing at high speed with their modified motorbikes (no mufflers), no lights in the dark, drunk, no helmet, etc. No police to see. Never.

matsaleh

The police are very restrained dealing with this guy. Instagram - moscow cabang bali

AuroraB

The police are very restrained dealing with this guy. Instagram - moscow cabang bali

He is obnoxious, but basically right. The police focus on tourists with money to spare. I also noted lack of professionalism from some of the younger police officers.

AuroraB

murphynagari wrote And without trying to be racist their is a particular nationality hiding from there president last count around 14000 of them of which 147 are in jail here for various crimes some very serious.

Mostly Russki dudes in their best fighting age. They will be out and about all day and night causing havoc. The Bali gov. should ask themselves why this crowd chose Bali over other destinations? I know the answer but will leave it with that.

matsaleh

He is obnoxious, but basically right. The police focus on tourists with money to spare. I also noted lack of professionalism from some of the younger police officers.

That may have been the case previously, but the modus operandi seems to be changing. See this recent post from Polda Bali on Instagram. IG - Poldabali

murphynagari

After a particularly bad few months for nasty accidents and foreigners acting up on two wheels in Bali, the province's Governor Wayan Koster has had enough. After a spate of bules behaving badly on motorbikes, Governor Koster has reportedly asked for the legal ministry's support in revoking visas of tourists caught riding motorbikes in Bali. Governor Koster said at a press conference that foreigners should stay off the bikes “to ensure quality and dignified tourism.” https://www.escape.com.au/news/its-the-locals-fault-tourists-claim-balis-motorbike-ban-for-foreigners-is-unfair/news-story/6475d8dea30fb9866cb11d797316738a

murphynagari

These idiots are everywhere no helmets no licence no shirt ride like dickheads with no respect for island. They have no idea the Bali government spends huge resources trying to educate locals on wearing helmets follow road rules and respect other road users . I totally agree with the government 3 strikes for same offence kick them out of country . Your quests here in Bali don't disrespect it . And without trying to be racist their is a particular nationality hiding from there president last count around 14000 of them of which 147 are in jail here for various crimes some very serious. Don't bring your arrogance to Bali !

YachtRock

AuroraB wrote Mostly Russki dudes in their best fighting age. They will be out and about all day and night causing havoc. The Bali gov. should ask themselves why this crowd chose Bali over other destinations? I know the answer but will leave it with that.

If you go to Thailand "this crowd" is everywhere. Huge problem with Russians over there. At least we have the benefit of being on an island so the Russians can't easily import drugs and weapons as they do in Thailand. But yes, they are choosing Bali also now for the same reasons as Thailand - loose and easily manipulated law enforcement. There is a story of a Russian guy I know through a mutual friend. He was drunk, hit his Russian wife who fell down and hit her head on the pool. Dead instantly. Pembantu saw the whole thing. You would think this guy is spending life in Hotel K right? Nope. He is on house arrest, required to give a 80% of his monthly income to local police. As long as the payments keep coming and he doesn't leave Bali without a police escort, he is free to roam. So I think things like that are just one possible reason why this crowd is choosing Bali over other destinations.

harryopal

Get ready for another wave of Russians. Reported today that Putin will call up another round of conscripts.

Balifrog

murphynagari wrote Learn how the culture works.

That always makes me laugh..... Learn the difference between "local customs" and "culture" BTW, I live in the "tourist Bali" and it's good fun !

murphynagari

Good news time to drain the swamp

murphynagari

Balifrog wrote Hahahha... Over 30 years in S.E.A., enjoyed all the places I lived, never fell in love with any. Nope, you are not a "guest", you are an "immigrant" and even you stay here 50 years and have 5 kids, you'll still be an immigrant. I suppose you understood that ? Nothing wrong with your choice, your life, your money. Just respect that some people an have a different opinion. An

murphynagari

This whole original post is about the way tourist are acting on the island mate and if you want to live in busy tourist areas that's your choice I never said it wasn't. If you invited me to stay in your house with your family and completely disrespect you your families and the rules of your house would you be happy about that? This is what this is all about ! And if your here as a tourist you are a guest in this house your not a resident or immigrant a guest