A tourist in Bali had a skirmish with a local policeman and was expelled from the island.
According to media reports, the cause of the emotional dispute was the woman’s reluctance to wear a motorcycle helmet while riding a scooter on a busy road in the popular North Kuta area.
For such non-compliance with safety rules in Indonesia, the source informs, a fine of 25 Australian dollars will be charged.
One of the users posted a video on Twitter: Martia Daniell actively expresses her disagreement, gesticulates, and speaks with a representative of the law in raised tones.
“It’s not my fault, my helmet was stolen. I’ve lived here for 23 years!” the tourist screams.
“We have rules,” the officer calmly explains.
"Saya disini 23 tahun!"
Just another entitled bule in Canggu. 💁🏽♂️ pic.twitter.com/sQRjfJEXFx— Tukang Sayat Kulit (@akuluka) March 9, 2023
Despite the words of the police officer, Danielle is not going to give up and tries to leave to “buy a new helmet”. The footage shows how the police block her exit and create a small traffic jam.
The woman ends up giving up her scooter but continues to argue. The video has been viewed more than half a million times, and public outcry forced the authorities to deport Danielle from Indonesia.
“For his calmness, he should receive a badge of honor,” one commentator praised the officer’s steadfast behavior.
“Great respect for the professional and patient Bali police. Shame on the woman” agreed on another.
“No helmet, no respect, no mind,” concluded a third user.
The publication reports that this is not the first case of such behavior of tourists on the popular sunny island. Bali Tourism Board Chairman Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyan said Indonesia is on the verge of launching a public campaign: billboards will be erected to encourage holidaymakers to engage in cultural behavior.
“We want tourists to respect Balinese cultural customs, dress decently and follow the rules of the road. Don’t do anything that goes beyond the law,” he explained in an interview with The Bali Sun.
The campaign is designed for the most popular tourist spots where the order is violated most often: Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Nusa, Dua, and Uluwatu.