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…
A loud motorbike exhaust annoys everyone except the rider. In Bali, this kind of modification doesn’t just irritate people — it’s also an offence. In the Cemagi area, police detained a 24-year-old Ukr…
One of the landmarks of Nuanu Creative City, the famous Tri Hita Karana Tower, situated on a cliff edge, raised concerns among local authorities. During an inspection conducted by the Tim Pansus DPRD…
Indonesian police have started actively using drones to monitor offences and issue fines to those who break the rules. For now, the flying patrol units operating with the ETLE Drone Patrol Presisi sys…
In Ubud, authorities have stepped up enforcement against roadside parking.
Drivers who leave their cars on the carriageway are now not only given warning stickers but also issued electronic fines via the ETLE system. The first such operation took place on 28 April on Jalan R…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that Bali is currently in chaos, and if the situation continues, the island’s tourism image could be seriously damaged. His statement came in response to numerous rep…
Bali police appear to have grown tired of frequent reports from foreigners who, after wild nights out in tourist areas, become easy targets for criminals. So they have decided to take preventative act…
Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration, Hendarsam Marantoko, has called for the Ministry of Tourism’s proposal to expand the list of countries whose citizens can enter Indonesia without a tourist…
On August 15, 2025, one of the most famous eco-resorts on the island, Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort, burned down in the village of Buwit in Tabanan. The flames engulfed the buildings during the day, and st…
Bali is preparing for the Patuh Agung 2026 traffic operation. It will run from 8 to 21 June across the province.
Preparations were held on 4 June in Denpasar. Bali Police said that this year the focus will be on electronic recording of traffic violations using ETLE systems. Fixed cameras and mobile devices…
