Drunk driving. While Indonesia has no laws specific to DUI, Law No. 14 of 1992 on Traffic and Road Transportation penalizes acts that threaten road safety (which is often used as a catchall for drunk driving arrests). The law prescribes a jail sentence and a ban on driving in Bali.
In answer to your question, no officially there is no alcohol limit for driving in Bali. Unofficially, yes you can be pulled up by the police and whatever punishment they decide to inflict is up to them... whether it be monetary or physical or jail.
Bali has more relaxed alcohol laws than the rest of Indonesia. The legal drinking age is 21. Beware of counterfeit alcoholic drinks; criminal gangs can produce replicas of well-known brands that are contaminated with methanol in order to stretch supplies.
We think it's the safest way to get around
When compared to scooters, driving a car is the safest way to get around. There is a general rule on the road that size matters, and the bigger vehicles seem to get the right of way.
Is alcohol legal in Indonesia? As a country with Muslims as the majority, alcohol drinking is prohibited by the laws of the religion and frowned upon. However, since Indonesia is a country with diverse cultures and religions, currently there are no alcohol bans being enforced in Indonesia, with the exception of Aceh.
Long has it been preached to be weary of ice in Bali. In the last decade or more however, standards have improved. Most places have drinking ice delivered. So YES, it is safe to have a drink with ice.
As well as sleeping pills, Australian prescription medication including strong painkillers containing codeine and medication for ADHD are among those banned from Bali. Paracetamol, antidiarrheals and antibiotics should be OK but it is always advisable to check with the Indonesian embassy before leaving home.
The feet are considered 'dirty' in Bali, so to point them at someone is considered an insult. Touch a Balinese person on the head. The head is thought to be the most sacred part of the body, so to touch someone here is very disrespectful. Use your left hand.
Make no mistake, you CAN'T drive in Bali with an Australian license or any other foreign license. The good news is you can still obtain a temporary driver license that can be purchased from the police station at a cost of $30US.
Poor hygiene
Like many other illnesses, the bacteria that can cause Bali Belly can be passed from person to person. Poor hygiene is a sure way to increase your risk of contracting a stomach bug and can be avoided by: Always washing your hands with sanitiser before eating. Avoiding touching your face with unclean hands.
Indonesian law
As opposed to the legal drinking age in Australia, you must be 21 years old drink in Bali. Gambling is also illegal. When travelling around Indonesia, always carry identification.
Tourists visiting Indonesia will not be charged under a new law which will criminalise sex outside marriage, officials say. Dubbed the "Bali bonking ban", the new legislation threatens up to a year in jail for unmarried couples who have sex or six months for those who cohabit.
Local laws in Bali
In many areas of Bali, smoking in public is illegal and can result in harsh penalties. The legal drinking age in Bali is 21.
The new law has proposed to make the production, consumptions, sale, and possession of alcohol strictly prohibited. Going against this law, means you could face a prison sentence of up to ten years.
What are drinking, smoking and drug laws in Bali? Smoking laws: Smoking or selling cigarettes and tobacco in public places like tourist attractions, hospitals, temples, and public transport is strictly prohibited. Smoking zones have been set up in public places where smokers can freely smoke.
Indonesia: Although travelers have reported that e-cigarettes are openly available for purchase in tourist areas and a number of e-cigarette cafes openly operate in Bali, vaping is banned in Indonesia.
Traffic in Bali is heavy, chaotic and unpredictable. It's not an ideal place to learn to drive. However, most foreign drivers are in the same situation as you, so it's definitely not impossible. Scooters are very simple to drive.
Entering Indonesia
As of May 2022, Australians require a tourist visa to enter Bali for periods of 30 days or less. You can apply on arrival at the international airport; the fee is US$35 (A$50) per person.
The only way foreigners can safely invest in property or buy land in Bali is by owning an Indonesian legal entity- a PT PMA. Property owned by a foreigner may not be freehold ownership, but the Right to Build and Right to Use titles give you clear legal grounding.
Romantic gestures or emotions are never displayed in public, except lovers holding hands is something the Balinese do openly. However, this is not done in most parts of Indonesia or the villages. Lovers don't kiss in public either, and visitors should also respect that for the Balinese, those intimate gestures are.
1 - Wearing a cross body bag
Wearing a bag with a single cross strap is like a red flag to a bull as thieves see this as an easy snatch. At best you'll lose your bag. At worst you'll be dragged along with it, being severly injured in the process. If you do need a bag, use a backpack and wear both straps.
That is because a prevalent and ancient custom there says an infant's feet should not touch the ground for the first 105 days after birth. The practice derives from a belief that newborns are still close to the sacred realm from which they came and therefore deserve to be treated with veneration.
It is safe to wear shorts or skirts too, and there will be no being 'looked at', but to pay respect the culture of Bali and be mindful of it, it is suggested that you wear comfortable knee-length bottoms with scarves as a quick wrap-around for your toppers.
Also, the beaches' undercurrent can sweep you away in an instant. Best Bali Safety Tip: Don't smoke in public areas. A “smoke-free” bylaw went into effect across Bali in 2011; smoking is now forbidden in most public areas, including restaurants, hotels, temples, and tourist attractions.
MARIJUANA & OTHER DRUG LAWS IN INDONESIA. Indonesia does not allow the possession and/or trafficking of drugs, including many drugs that are legal in other countries.