Bali is set to ban foreigners from riding motorbikes following a spate of bad behaviour where several tourists broke traffic laws.
According to local police statistics, more than 171 foreign nationals have violated traffic orders in just one month with some tourists even being caught using fake licence plates on their rented two-wheelers.
Under the new plans, tourists would instead be offered cars in a system managed by travel agents.
The ban will be introduced under a regional law later this year but it is not yet clear how it will be enforced.
The island also recently launched a campaign to encourage tourists to dress decently while on holiday aiming to discourage tourists from dressing inappropriately while on the predominantly Hindu island.
Governor I Wayan Koster said: “You should not roam about the island using motorbikes, without wearing shirts or clothes, no helmet, and even without a licence.”
The UK Foreign Office Advice for Indonesia advises: “Traffic discipline is very poor and we have seen a large increase in moped and motorbike accidents, including serious injury and fatalities in Bali.
“Foreigners involved in even minor traffic violations or accidents may be vulnerable to exploitation.
“Consider employing a private driver or hiring a car with a driver. Make sure you wear a helmet if you’re riding a motorbike or moped.”
