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Originally Posted by fde83
Is there any difference from this than SG polis doing road block or asking for your ID for no apparent reason except for telling u it's just random check or security guards just randomly want to check your bags. All are just doing thier job only differently is when u are in someone country especially in Indonesia, respect them and they will be happy to treat u like human being.
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Originally Posted by iicycold
No,no difference...believe me. 
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Again, try to drive a bike in Holland (from where that guy in Bali comes from), or Switzerland, or USA, without helmet and driving license, then tell me. If you cannot travel so far, try that in Singapore
. I believe the consequences will be the same:
- big fine (100-200 USD I guess)
- possibly bike confiscated until you don't go take your driver license and exhibit to a police office.
The difference here is that the policeman is not honest, and instead of applying the Law asks for a bribe to close eyes and do not prosecute the guilty.
The bottom line is: if you travel from Holland to Indonesia, for what fucking reason you should expect that the same Law you are mandated to obey in your country is not valid in Bali?? That is not the Far West of cowboys. Wear a helmet and bring your driver license.
(Yes, I drove bikes in Batam a few times, to bring back girls who were too drunk to drive. I did not have helmet and I crossed my fingers, but if police stops I must accept that)