Over the past few days I have talked to many tourist that have come from Australia and UK and some from Europe, most of these people that may have not being here for some time are complaining about getting pulled over by Police Officers and checked for valid papers and valid licence, Yes they are doing Random stops now everywhere,then getting fined. As I do ride a motor over here maybe some visitors aren't up with the new rules that were inforced as of 1st April this year 2010. Even thay are legit. I can see whom there targeted for:
Missing technical and safety equipment (side mirrors, lamps): Rp250,000
Violation of posted road rules: Rp500,000
Inability to present a valid driver's licence: Rp500,000
Inability to present reg papers comonly known as STM Kard: Rp500,000
Failure to hold a valid driving licence: Rp1,000,000
Not wearing a certified helmet while operating a motorcycle: Rp250,000
( this does not mean those leather covered Bowls)
Driving during daylight hours without lights illuminated: Rp100,000
Failing to concentrate on driving by doing another activity (eg. Using a handphone):
Rp750,000
Turning or changing lanes without using a turn signal: Rp250,000
Driving/riding, causing Death Rp Rp100,000,000 and or 10 years Inprisonment ( you could be with Corby or the other 9 )
I thought I should post this and make some of the surfies and other tourists Knowledgable of these, it is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid licence and all paperwork when you rent a Motorbike, and remember that a false licence does not represent a valid licence as I know they are available and look the part but if you have an accident or get hit by a car don't expect your travel insurance to cough up for the bills unless you have a valid motorbike licence in Australia that is valid ( I know as my insurance asked me for a scan copy of my Australian licence before they would pay the hospital for my operation to fix broken leg.hope this helps someone.