{"id":2345,"date":"2014-06-18T13:28:22","date_gmt":"2014-06-18T05:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/?p=2345"},"modified":"2026-01-02T12:04:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T04:04:02","slug":"driving-motorbike-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving a motorbike in Bali: the Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Updated on 25\/05\/2018<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Driving a motorbike can be scary, especially in Bali! But sometimes, you just don\u2019t have the choice.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Scooter is the best way to enjoy Bali, particularly in places with narrow streets such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/en\/find\/kuta?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=Motorbike%20do-and-dont\">Kuta<\/a> or Seminyak. If you are a small group, without toddlers, and you want to discover the area without having to take a driver, renting scooters is ideal. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g297694-d8028116-Reviews-Bali_Bike_Rental-Denpasar_Bali.html\">Rental services are plenty<\/a>, but it&#8217;s safest to ask your villa manager to help you get a scooter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/en\/find\/seminyak?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=Motorbike%20do-and-dont\">Check out selected villas in Seminyak here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But beware! Bali&#8217;s roads can be a bit chaotic, and if you don\u2019t take precautions, you may have bandage marks rather than tan lines when you return from your holiday!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are our tips to adapt yourself to driving a scooter &#8220;Balinese Style&#8221;! True stories!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/GOPR28101-003.jpg\" alt=\"scooter tips bali\" title=\"scooter tips bali\" height=\"222\" width=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2352\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#The_DOs\" title=\"The DO\u2019s\">The DO\u2019s<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#1_Put_on_a_helmet\" title=\"1. Put on a helmet\">1. Put on a helmet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#2_Check_the_scooter\" title=\"2. Check the scooter\">2. Check the scooter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#3_%E2%80%9CFollow_the_locals%E2%80%9D\" title=\"3. &#8220;Follow the locals!&#8221;\">3. &#8220;Follow the locals!&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#4_Use_the_horn\" title=\"4. Use the horn\">4. Use the horn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#5_Also_Use_the_signals\" title=\"5. Also: Use the signals!\">5. Also: Use the signals!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#6_Stay_calm%E2%80%A6\" title=\"6. Stay calm&#8230;\">6. Stay calm&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#7_%E2%80%A6Keep_smiling_when_you_get_stopped_%F0%9F%98%80\" title=\"7. &#8230;Keep smiling when you get stopped \ud83d\ude00\">7. &#8230;Keep smiling when you get stopped \ud83d\ude00<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#8_Have_an_international_drivers_license\" title=\"8. Have an international driver\u2019s license\">8. Have an international driver\u2019s license<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#9_Apply_sunscreen\" title=\"9. Apply sunscreen!\">9. Apply sunscreen!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#The_DONTs\" title=\"The DON&#8217;Ts\">The DON&#8217;Ts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#1_Wear_plastic_helmets\" title=\"1. Wear plastic helmets\">1. Wear plastic helmets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#2_Wear_your_bag_on_your_shoulder\" title=\"2. Wear your bag on your shoulder\">2. Wear your bag on your shoulder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#3_Drive_too_fast\" title=\"3. Drive too fast\">3. Drive too fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#4_Drink_before_taking_the_handlebars\" title=\"4. Drink before taking the handlebars\">4. Drink before taking the handlebars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#5_Forget_the_Raincoat%E2%80%A6\" title=\"5. Forget the Raincoat&#8230;\">5. Forget the Raincoat&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#6_Driving_too_near_the_edge_of_the_roadway\" title=\"6. Driving too near the edge of the roadway\">6. Driving too near the edge of the roadway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#7_Wear_your_Batman_cape\" title=\"7. Wear your Batman cape!\">7. Wear your Batman cape!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/driving-motorbike-bali\/#8_Forget_that_in_Bali_we_drive_on_the_left\" title=\"8. Forget that in Bali, we drive on the left!\">8. Forget that in Bali, we drive on the left!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_DOs\"><\/span><b>The DO\u2019s<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Put_on_a_helmet\"><\/span>1. Put on a helmet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is the first step! Well, just after the one of renting your scooter, of course!<br \/>\nEven if it&#8217;s hot and your hairstyle does not pass, riding without a helmet is really taking an unnecessary risk. One fit specifically for your head size and with a visor is definitely optimal!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_the_scooter\"><\/span>2. Check the scooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In fact, this is rather the first step.<br \/>\nBefore renting your scooter; make sure the brakes are breaking, the lights are lighting and the horn is\u2026 honking. Even if the rental guy says &#8220;Do not worry, you will not need the rear brake! &#8220;&#8230; Weeeellll\u2026 Better choose another one then!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E2%80%9CFollow_the_locals%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b><\/b>3. &#8220;Follow the locals!&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The best advice given to me when I took the moto out for the first time (at night, during the rain on Sunset Road &#8230;)!<br \/>\nIf you don\u2019t know where to turn, how to pass that car driving at 3km\/h&#8230;<br \/>\nJust follow the flow of scooters driven by Indonesians: they are used to passing here, follow them!<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">**<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/1-1912001_10153936986460648_2060915665_o.jpg\" alt=\"riding a scooter in Bali\" title=\"Balinese Bikers\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2347\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_the_horn\"><\/span>4. Use the horn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do not fall into the popular Balinese trend of &#8220;honking before the light turns green&#8221;. But still, it&#8217;s a great way to make that truck understand that, yes, you&#8217;re there, and he is about to cut off your route.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Also_Use_the_signals\"><\/span>5. Also: Use the signals!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This habit is less trendy among locals, but it&#8217;s still worth mentioning that you want to turn. If you have a passenger, he or she can also shake their hand to indicate your direction (known as the \u201climp wrist\u201d), a little more visible in difficult situations!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Stay_calm%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>6. Stay calm&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2026when you will get stopped by the police. Yes, you will get stopped! Nothing to open a criminal record, but police check points are common here, looking for permits, helmets or headlights&#8230;<br \/>\nThe police like to take care of tourists (and some of their wallets &#8230;)!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_%E2%80%A6Keep_smiling_when_you_get_stopped_%F0%9F%98%80\"><\/span>7. &#8230;Keep smiling when you get stopped \ud83d\ude00<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sometimes it works, especially for girls!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/3-IMG_1669-630x420.jpg\" alt=\"how to rent a scooter in bali\" title=\"how to rent a scooter in bali\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2351\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Have_an_international_drivers_license\"><\/span>8. Have an international driver\u2019s license<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This works for everyone, and it avoids the fine in case of &#8220;permits checks&#8221;. You can ask for one in your country before coming to Bali.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Apply_sunscreen\"><\/span><b><\/b>9. Apply sunscreen!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For fair skin, a little sunscreen or a scarf on your shoulders is recommended! You may not feel it, but waiting 24 seconds at the red traffic light can turn you into a red traffic light yourself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>\u00a0Ready to rock? Check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/scooter-rental-in-bali\/\">A guide to scooter rental in Bali<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_DONTs\"><\/span><b>The DON&#8217;Ts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Wear_plastic_helmets\"><\/span>1. Wear plastic helmets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Yes, they are stylish, but much less durable&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10904\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10904\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/helmet-3027322_1920-150x150.png\" src-medium=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/helmet-3027322_1920-300x199.png\" src-large=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/helmet-3027322_1920-630x418.png\" src-full=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/helmet-3027322_1920.png\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/helmet-3027322_1920.png\" alt=\"wear a helmet\" height=\"398\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-10904\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Very stylish indeed, but it doesn&#8217;t protect you<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Wear_your_bag_on_your_shoulder\"><\/span>2. Wear your bag on your shoulder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Some bad spirits are tempted to snatch bags in plain sight, and may cause you to fall. Don\u2019t worry, this is not common, but like mom said: &#8220;Better Safe than Sorry &#8220;. So keep your small bag at your feet or under the seat, and everyone will be happy, especially Mom!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Drive_too_fast\"><\/span>3. Drive too fast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Mom also says it all the time! And she is right: Bali is full of dogs, frogs, holes in the road &#8230; All of which do not necessarily leave you time to slow down before appearing.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Drink_before_taking_the_handlebars\"><\/span>4. Drink before taking the handlebars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In sync with the series &#8220;Mom said,&#8221; I have to add the famous &#8220;Don&#8217;t drink and drive &#8220;! Driving in Bali at night is already far from relaxing, so it\u2019s not going to help you by zig-zagging even more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Forget_the_Raincoat%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>5. Forget the Raincoat&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 1.5em;\">Especially in the rainy season! You may experience an unwanted shower just driving down the street. So, if your rain poncho is always in the bike seat, no need to get your shirt drenched upon arrival!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2348\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2-1782374_10153936987280648_223861545_o-630x420.jpg\" alt=\"bali scooter guide\" title=\"Motobike express wash !\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-2348\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not a fun way to explore Bali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Driving_too_near_the_edge_of_the_roadway\"><\/span>6. Driving too near the edge of the roadway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is where most of the holes, bumps, lots of sand, gravel, dogs, etc. lay hidden&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Wear_your_Batman_cape\"><\/span>7. Wear your Batman cape!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your scooter is not the Bat-cycle, so the cool effect may not work for you&#8230; In addition, you&#8217;ll go down hot in black!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Forget_that_in_Bali_we_drive_on_the_left\"><\/span>8. Forget that in Bali, we drive on the left!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The steering wheel (of the car) is on the right, you pass on the right &#8230;<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">**<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I promise, even for beginners, riding a scooter in Bali is less complicated than it sounds!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By holding on to these few points (I&#8217;m sure there are others), you will love your motorbike so much that you&#8217;ll want to bring it back home with you!<\/p>\n<p>All set? Check out a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seetheworldinmyeyes.com\/world-trip-recommendations\/scooter-rental\/9-days-of-driving-around-bali-island\/\">scenic motorbike ride<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Or you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/bali-taxi-guide\/\">get a taxi in Bali<\/a> instead \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travelling to Bali soon? 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