Bali is no stranger to traffic; whether in Kuta, Ubud, Denpasar, or Canggu, the island is getting busier and busier, and traffic is seemingly forever mounting up. This is nothing new; however, the sheer volume of traffic on Bali’s roads has been increasing for well over two decades, with a short, sharp drop during the …
Traffic
Police in Bali are proposing a new system for bike owners who rent out their bikes to tourists on the island. The move comes as the new Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ELTE) cameras that have been installed in Denpasar, Badung, and Tabanan are flagging foreigners breaking traffic rules. However, since the rental bikes are registered …
For many visitors to Bali, Valentine’s Day was spent indulging in flower baths, romantic meals, and luxurious hotel getaways. Bali’s traffic police decided they wanted to spread a little love on Valentine’s Day this year and handed out chocolates and flowers to drivers all across the island. The gesture of goodwill is part of the …
Police and community leaders in Bali’s busy Ubud have announced a crackdown on illegal parking in the center of the town. The news comes as the artistic capital of Bali prepares to open the newly constructed market that is set to attract even more visitors to the area. While Ubud was quiet and free from …
Bali Traffic Police’s ‘The Great Safety Operation 2023’ is well underway. The campaign launched on 7th February and will run until the 20th of the month. The campaign is targeted at increasing road safety and involves increased traffic police stops in Bali’s leading tourist destinations. The campaign started in Sanur, with traffic officers targeting ‘naughty’ …
For anyone who has yet to visit Ubud, the artistic capital of Bali conjures images of tranquility, temples, and plenty of culture to observe. While this is absolutely the case, it is also true that Ubud has long succumbed to the often snail-paced traffic queues that curse so many of Bali’s tourism hotspots. Thousands of …
Individuals and business owners in Bali who rent out vehicles to foreign tourists have been warned to be more strict about leasing their cars and bikes. The warning comes from Bali Police, who have been a rise in traffic collisions and other violations involving foreigners, the majority of whom have been renting their vehicle from …
Bali is preparing to welcome over 1.4 million additional people to the island over the Christmas and New year holidays. While this is great news for many tourism operators, the massive influx of arrivals will undoubtedly have an impact on the island’s already pressured transportation networks. The Denpasar City Transportation Agency have announced that they …
It was confirmed in the last few weeks that the Badung Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Office had been awarded a budget to improve roads around Canggu in 2023. The news came after senators called on the provincial government to grant more funds to tackle the long-standing issue of traffic congestion in the popular …
Over the last few weeks, news has hit the headlines that drivers in Canggu are creating new shortcuts through farmland in desperate bids to avoid the area’s prolific traffic. Earlier this week Head of the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office, Surya Suamba, confirmed that upgrades to the raids in Canggu, Bali are scheduled for …
On 24th November, Bali introduced a new traffic management system. Badung Police and the Transportation Department installed a series of Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) devices across Denpasar and Badung Regency. Traffic Police Officers were also given new powers to track traffic violations using their smartphones. The new initiative aims to ensure transparency and fairness …
Tensions in Canggu are rising as the issue of traffic gets evermore contentious. Tired of sitting in gridlock, local residents have started taking to social media to voice their complaints against the local government in Bali. While the provincial government has responded, some are concerned that any efforts will fall into the category of too …