DENPASAR - The Directorate of Traffic (Ditlantas) of the Bali Regional Police prohibits unsung foreign nationals (WNA) from riding on their own motorbikes so as not to cause traffic accidents while traveling in Bali.
"Foreigners who cannot and are less skilled in using motorized vehicles, especially two-wheeled vehicles, are advised not to ride motorbikes alone," said Bali Police Traffic Director Kombes Turmudi, Monday, November 17.
Turmudi explained that this appeal is very important to protect the safety of foreigners themselves and local people who use the highway.
In addition, to avoid losses for motor rental service providers.
"If you rent, you have to have a motorist in order to protect foreigners and also protect our citizens who have motor vehicle rentals so that there is no problem," he said.
To note, in 2024, the Bali Police recorded traffic jams involving 142 foreigners. This number increased by 35 percent compared to 2023.
As for the details, 21 foreigners died, three serious injuries, 171 minor injuries, and material losses reached Rp. 211 million.
Turmudi did not specify the traffic accident involving foreigners in Bali during 2025. However, he mentioned that there was a decrease in the number of accidents involving foreigners.
"(In 2025) there are also foreigners, but not too significant," said Turmudi.
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