In Reply to: Motorbike Hire - Kuta posted by kazbar on Thursday, 21. June 2012 at 12:05 Bali Time:
The RACV state the IDP for Indonesia is reccommended, not essential.
I was pulled over by a road block just Nth of Candidasa 2 weeks ago, explained to the Police my information is the IDP for Australians in Indonesia is reccommended for Police to read easily, but not essential. At 1st the Policeman told me I had BIG PROBLEMS, but after a 30 second chat with his boss (always wearing a smile) I was sent on my way.
I think the question is are you prepared to stand your ground, not be bullied & willing to call the bluff?