Four foreign nationals ticketed for riding without helmets in Kuta

Kuta — Denpasar City Police traffic officers ticketed four foreign nationals for riding without helmets at the Imam Bonjol–Sunset Road intersection on Thursday, October 29, during the fourth day of Operation Patuh Agung 2026.

Why it matters: Foreign visitors and residents using motorcycles in Bali tourism areas were among those targeted by a traffic campaign running through November 8.

The operation began at noon and targeted visible traffic violations, according to Bali Post, citing Denpasar City Police traffic chief Kompol Bhayangkara Putra Sejati. Officers also ticketed one Indonesian national during the enforcement action.

The four foreign nationals were identified by initials as an Italian citizen, a Chinese citizen, another Italian citizen and a Polish citizen. Police said all five riders were ticketed at the scene.

Operation Patuh Agung 2026 is being conducted across Bali from October 26 through November 8. RRI reported that the 14-day campaign involves 1,055 personnel from Bali Police and district police commands and is intended to reduce traffic violations, crashes and crash fatalities.

Police said the operation is focusing on visible violations including riding without a standard helmet, using non-standard exhaust systems, operating vehicles without valid number plates and using false plates. Tourism areas including Kuta are among the locations receiving attention, according to Bali News.

The Bali Police campaign also includes enforcement involving foreign nationals, while officials have said traffic rules should apply equally to local residents and visitors. The operation is scheduled to continue until November 8.

Sources

• Bali Post
• RRI
• Bali News