Do you have to wear a helmet in Bali?

Helmets are compulsory although you would never believe it when you see a family of 5 on one motorbike. The exception to the helmet rule is ceremonies where the men are allowed to wear their traditional Udeng (headdress as shown in the main photo) to ceremonies instead of helmets.



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Helmets are compulsory although you would never believe it when you see a family of 5 on one motorbike. The exception to the helmet rule is ceremonies where the men are allowed to wear their traditional Udeng (headdress as shown in the main photo) to ceremonies instead of helmets.

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Do you need an international license to ride a motorbike in Bali? An international motorcyclists' license is mandatory to ride a motorbike in Bali. If you haven't already arranged for one in your home country, rental shops can usually help you out for you for a fee.

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The Indonesian island of Bali is banning tourists from renting motorbikes. The new rules - part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour - come after a series of traffic offences by foreigners. Visitors will be encouraged to rent cars instead. As tourists, [you should] act as tourists,” Governor I Wayan Koster said.

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Our 5 tips how you can explore Bali without a scooter
  1. Organize a private driver. ...
  2. Use the app Grab: You often read that Grab is forbidden in Bali. ...
  3. Walk a lot: In most cities in Bali you can walk comfortably. ...
  4. Travel with others: Look for like-minded people, for example in your accommodation, and make a day trip together.


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The country just passed a law banning sex between unmarried people, and shockingly, it includes tourists. “Living together” is also to be punishable by up to six months in prison, which means two people sharing a hotel room could potentially be in jeopardy.

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BALI – Popular tourist destination Bali has had enough of unruly motorcyclists. Foreign tourists will not be allowed to use motorcycles to get around the Indonesian island after a string of accidents led to injuries and even deaths.

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You [should] not roam about the island using motorbikes, without wearing shirts or clothes, no helmet, and even without a licence, Governor I Wayan Koster said. Under the proposals tourists would use cars provided by travel agents instead.

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Bali governor to ban tourists from motorbikes We have rules, the officer said to her. Daniell gets in the face of the officer and keeps shouting at him. I've been here for 23 years, she said. The fine for not wearing a helmet is 250,000 Indonesian rupiah, or about $25.

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What is the penalty for not wearing a motorcycle helmet in the UK? Motorcyclists caught not wearing a crash helmet could either receive an official warning or a fine of up to £500. Not only is riding a motorcycle without wearing a crash helmet illegal, but it is also extremely dangerous.

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In a study of more than 64,000 cyclists, helmets reduced the risk of major head injury by almost 70%. Additionally, of bike riders involved in a crash, helmet use has been estimated to reduce the risk of head injury by 85%.

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Is Bali Safe at Night? Bali has a vibrant night scene and is generally safe. You'll encounter little or no problems with the locals at night. If there's anything to worry about, it's drunken tourists on motorbikes who endanger themselves and others with reckless riding.

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According to Indonesian law, foreign visitors are required to have an international driver's license to drive a car or ride a motorbike in Bali. At the same time, category A is required for driving a motorbike, and category B is required for driving a car.

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Renting a top-quality road bike will cost you about $150 - $350 for the entire trip. (The range in prices has to do with which bike you pick and the latest currency exchange rates). WARNING: Please be aware that Bali is not a large place, and there are a limited number of quality road bikes for rent.

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Except for lovers holding hands, which the Balinese do openly, romantic gestures or emotions are rarely displayed in public. This, however, is not done in most parts of Indonesia or in villages. Lovers do not kiss in public, and visitors should respect the Balinese' aversion to such intimate gestures.

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