A tourist has been slammed online after being filmed without a helmet on the back of a motorcycle in Bali, carrying a large suitcase and drinking.
A video posted by British traveler Anne Malambo and re-shared by Instagram account Bali Livin’ has been used to call out foreigners for not obeying the rules – a hot topic among locals.
Just last week, police in Buleleng said they were cracking down on motorcycle tourists following the deaths of three foreigners on the roads in their district this month.
And last month Indonesia’s Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Made Ayu Marthini told news.com.au stricter rules were being enforced across the popular holiday island.
Many social media users – both foreign and local – slammed the tourists in the video for not paying extra for taxis.
Others emphasized that it is not only dangerous not to wear a helmet but also to have a lot of exposed skin while riding a motorcycle.
“Stupid bule! It never ends!” one wrote, using the name Indonesians call foreigners.
The tourist was slammed on social media after locals became angry with foreigners who did not follow their rules in recent times. Anne Malambo / Instagram
“Despite many warnings and examples of why you shouldn’t do this, it’s the first thing people do. Good luck at the Bali hospital,” said another.
But not everyone agrees that the tourists should be shamed.
“Nothing to see here. They ride slowly and safely. He’s done this before, and this is nothing compared to dealing with the way many locals ride horses. Just one day in Bali,” said one.
“He’s having the time of his life. Be young and carefree. Enjoy every moment and make memories,” said another.
The big rumor that tourists could no longer rent motorbikes in Bali had been circulating for more than seven months until Mrs. Marthini set the record straight in October.
The “motorcycle ban” or “scooter ban” first made global headlines in March after Bali governor Wayan Koster told the media that unruly tourists had prompted changes that would see foreigners only allowed to rent cars from travel agents.
Some locals also criticize foreigners and locals alike for not paying extra for taxis. Anne Malambo / Instagram
It is understood that he has asked the Indonesian law ministry to enact the ban.
But when news.com.au asked Indonesia’s Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Made Ayu Marthini during her visit to Melbourne whether the ban would come into effect, she said there was no clear ban but stricter rules were being enforced – meaning it would probably be tougher. for Australians to rent motorbikes in Bali.
“If you ride a motorcycle, just like in Australia, you should have a helmet and a license for your safety and that of other drivers,” Mrs Martini said, referring to the country’s appeal for tourists to respect local laws and Customs.
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As for the crackdown on motorcycles, he explained “the law always exists, but we [are] just continue to push for the enforcement of this law”.
“This is for the safety of tourists and also the Indonesian community,” he said.
“The law does not prohibit tourists from renting scooters, only renting them from unauthorized rental operators.”
Last week, Buleleng Police Traffic Unit Chief, AKP Bachtiar Arifin, told reporters that changes must be made after three deaths in separate incidents in the district.
“What is clear is that we will implement rental and hotel services including limiting and selectively using motorcycles, especially foreigners,” he said as reported by Balinese sun.
The outlet also reported that hotels that provide motorbike rental services will be asked to take preventive measures including accompanying foreign guests on motorbikes.
He said the police would “increase patrols in places where there are many foreigners” and “carry out law enforcement” if foreigners are found breaking traffic laws, including not having an international driver’s license or wearing a helmet.
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
