A shirtless Bali tourist on a scooter was confronted by police for not wearing a helmet in a tense exchange on the side of a busy highway.
The footage shows a group of officers surrounding the heavily tattooed man who is becoming increasingly agitated.
The tourist, speaking with an American accent, stopped the protests by claiming that the officials were allowing local Balinese to do the same.
The anonymous man also accuses the police of harassing him for money.
When an officer approached, he said to them: ‘You want to steal money, huh? Do you want to steal money?
This prompted an angry reaction from several officers on the scene.
A policeman, who filmed the exchange, repeatedly told the tourist: ‘Too much talking, you.’
At one point, the tourist reacted angrily when an officer tried to grab and move his bike.
It is not clear what happened to the man or if he was arrested for his protests.
Many online comments ridiculed the man for being “entitled” and praised the police officers.
One person said, ‘Police officer, just a suggestion, if he is disrespecting Indonesian law, just handcuff him.’
‘Enforce the law in Indonesia. You don’t want to be underestimated or insulted in your own country.
The officers told him they pulled him over for not wearing a helmet while riding his scooter.
When a policeman approached, he said to them: ‘You want to steal money, huh? Do you want to steal money?
Another wrote: ‘Don’t talk about justice in another country. Come home friend.
While a third said: ‘Deportation please! Bali doesn’t deserve foreigners like that.
It is the latest example of a crackdown on tourists not wearing helmets in Bali.
Earlier this week, an Australian expat living in Bali came under fire for yelling at a police officer after he caught her riding her scooter without a helmet or proper protective gear.
The woman was riding her scooter on a road in Canggu, a tourist town on the southern coast of the island, when the officer pulled her over.
In a video shared online, the woman is seen arguing with the policeman who was blocking the path of her bike.
A policeman, who filmed the exchange, repeatedly told the tourist: ‘Too much talking, you’
The officer tries to get the woman to get her scooter off the road, as riding a motorcycle without a helmet is illegal.
The woman angrily points and gestures at the officer and yells ‘it’s not my fault’ claiming her helmet was stolen.
The Balinese police confirmed that the woman was an Australian citizen and was fined IDR 2,506, which is equivalent to AUD 24.70.
It comes after Bali officials launched a public campaign designed to crack down on inappropriately dressed tourists and travelers who violate local rules and customs.
Bali Tourism Board Chairman Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana announced plans on March 7 to use billboards to raise awareness among visitors and educate tourists on how to behave in cultural settings.
Authorities confirmed that a minimum of 10 large billboards written in English will be installed where the most violations occur, including Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Nusa Dua and Uluwatu.
Earlier this week, an Australian expat living in Bali came under fire for yelling at a police officer after he caught her riding her scooter without a helmet or proper protective gear.
The end of the Bali bogan? Thousands of Australians affected as the popular destination cracks down on the way tourists dress and behave.
By Antoinette Milienos for Daily Mail Australia
Bali officials have launched a public campaign designed to crack down on inappropriately dressed tourists and travelers flouting local norms and customs.
Known for its crystal clear waters, blue skies and cheap beer, the Indonesian island has long been a favorite destination for Australian tourists, with more than 91,000 travelers arriving on the island as of January 2023.
But increasingly, Aussies have become notorious amongst the locals for wreaking havoc on the island with their wild behaviour, reflected in the nickname ‘Bali bogans’.
Bali Tourism Board Chairman Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana announced plans on Tuesday to use billboards to raise awareness among visitors and educate tourists on how to behave in cultural settings.
Adnyana said the proposal is in its ‘socialization’ phase as officials await public comment and gauge support.
Bali officials have announced a plan to build 10 billboards around the island to instruct tourists on how to dress and behave appropriately (file image)
The campaign aims to educate tourists on etiquette so that travelers respect Balinese cultural customs (file image)
“We are assigned by the government, in this case the Bali Tourism Board, to prepare the socialization in the form of writing and visuals,” Mr. Adnyana said, The Bali Sun reported.
‘However, we have to start with some kind of appeal on several points.
“The point is that tourists respect Balinese cultural customs by dressing well and neatly, following in an orderly manner, carrying out transit activities and not doing things that are outside the provisions.”
Authorities have confirmed that a minimum of 10 large billboards will be installed where the most violations occur, including Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Nusa Dua and Uluwatu.
Bali Tourism Board Chairman Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana (pictured) said “guests are king” but warned them not to abuse local customs.
The billboards will have instructions and advice written in English, and foreign language billboards are likely to follow.
Adnyana explained that the campaign will help Bali become a country that is not considered a destination for tourists to do whatever they want.
‘Indeed, we are ‘welcome’ and accept everything. The guests are king, but do not abuse,” Adnyana said.
He also confirmed that the Tourism Board will recruit social media influencers, tourism stakeholders and e-commerce companies to help publicize the campaign.
It comes just days after Bali officials launched a specialized task force to find foreign tourists working in the country illegally.