In Reply to: My Just Back Report posted by bintangplease on Wednesday, 4. November 2009 at 20:06 Bali Time:
Over the years I have been pulled up more than a few times by police and bar one time it was because of my error, which always ended with negotiation smiles all round and a minimal payout usually 50,000rp. Its the way it is and should be realised and accepted. The one time I was pulled up without error was along with everyone - locals included. I spoke my best Bahasa and was told the police were my beast friend in Bali and he asked for a tip, I paid him 10,000rp (same as my local friend paid later at same road block)he shook my hand and off I went - no problem
I should also mention that some years back I met an aussie cop on holiday who road a bike to Cunngu and got busted without a licence and pulled his cop id out to try and avoid a fine - did not work - corruption vs corruption !!
Brent