From May 1st to 3rd, the Badung Police conducted a major operation in the tourist areas of Uluwatu, Canggu, Legian, and Seminyak. This operation resulted in 81 infractions, with 56 motorbikes and 14 r…
A local Indonesian driving license (SIM Nasional) is valid for short-term visits in all ASEAN countries (Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore).
Foreigners holding a KITAP (permanent stay permit) and a local SIM license are also eligible to apply for an international driving permit (IDP) of the same category, valid for three years and recogniz…
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Riding a bike is a responsibility. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required to drive a bike in Bali.
Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.
With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.
The first question any police officer stopping you will ask is about your driver’s license. If it’s international, the issue will likely be resolved, but this is not always the case. It is best to sho…
From June 1, 2025, the new model national licenses (SIM A and SIM C) are officially recognized in ASEAN countries: Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar, and the Phil…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced plans to ban non-Balinese individuals from working as drivers of tourist transport.
“Vehicles transporting tourists with license plates not registered in Bali will no longer be allowed to operate. They must use Bali-registered DK plates, and the drivers must hold Indonesian ID cards…
Renting and driving a bike yourself is one of the most popular ways to get around the island.
However, every year hundreds of tourists end up in hospitals after accidents and falls on the roads. The police have launched an information campaign urging rental service owners to be more selective…
The Bali police have once again declared a crackdown on noisy bikes and persistent traffic offenders.
Recently, Denpasar patrols took to the roads to 'warn' reckless drivers. The main targets were illegal street racing and motorcycles with modified 'loud' mufflers (knalpot brong), which have long irri…
Bali’s tourist transport drivers have united and taken decisive action. They are demanding that the provincial government fulfill six key demands within six months. A protest under the slogan “Tourism…
