11-06-2010, 04:31pm
Just got back from Bali this morning.
FYI - riding without a helmet is a 100,000 RP fine!!- that's about AU$13
It's ok to not have a helmet if you are only riding locally. Children are exempt from wearing helmets, and they frown on more than 3 on a bike. (although we saw several with Dad, Mum, 2 kids and a baby) - even new borns in slings!
We played it cool and kept it to just the 3 of us
- on a mighty 125cc scooter!!!
We ran the helmet gauntlet for 2 days, but got "DONE" on the main road as we travelled up the coast yesterday. No helmets, no licence. Cops were friendly though, and accepted a "donation for their children", so we were allowed to continue.
Went back, borrowed helmets and continued.
FYI - riding without a helmet is a 100,000 RP fine!!- that's about AU$13
It's ok to not have a helmet if you are only riding locally. Children are exempt from wearing helmets, and they frown on more than 3 on a bike. (although we saw several with Dad, Mum, 2 kids and a baby) - even new borns in slings!
We played it cool and kept it to just the 3 of us
- on a mighty 125cc scooter!!!
We ran the helmet gauntlet for 2 days, but got "DONE" on the main road as we travelled up the coast yesterday. No helmets, no licence. Cops were friendly though, and accepted a "donation for their children", so we were allowed to continue.
Went back, borrowed helmets and continued.
I don't want a pickle . . .