Bali Driving license 2024
DRIVING LICENSE IN BALI
BALI Driving licence issue
Bali driving licence is issued by the Road Police Polresta.
You are obligated to have a valid Driving License while using scooter or car in Indonesia.
This is not an international driving license.
For a scooter above 50ccm, you need a valid scooter license (C)
If you have an accident without valid Driving License, accident is automatically your fault.
indonesian driving license how to get
The process:
- Fill the form below, and submit
- You will get confirmation email, and our consultant will contact you on WhatApp
- You will schedule with our consultant your date and time of visit in Police Office
- Once your visit is confirmed, please process the payment below the form.
- On the scheduled date/time you will go to SatPas Denpasar (Road Police Office)
- In the office, your biometric data will be taken and after the 15 min process, your Driving License will be issued (same day)
- NO other actions like test/exam/checkup
- You have to come 10 min. before scheduled time.
- You will spend in the Police Office not more than 40min.
- If you are late, your application will be cancelled without refund.
- In unpredictable situations (weather, blackout, IT system down) visit can be rescheduled by officer (without additional payment).
- Send photo of issued Driving License to our consultant – we will confirm validation in Police system (it’s very important).
- Remember to always have your SIM License, personal ID, and car/motorbike registration document with you during driving.
BALI driving license application form
Indonesian driving license process payment - step 2
 | Indonesian Scooter Driving License SIM C - Bali Process | |
 | Indonesian Car Driving License SIM A - Bali Process | |
| Indonesian Car Driving License SIM A - Bali Process | |
| Indonesian Scooter Driving License SIM C - Bali Process |
VISIT POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR YOUR BALI DRIVING LICENSE - step 3
- On the scheduled date/time you will go to SatPas Denpasar (Road Police Office)
- In the office, your biometric data will be taken and after the 15 min process, your Driving License will be issued (same day)
- NO other actions like test/exam/checkup
- You will spend in the Police Office not more than 40min.
- Remember to always have your SIM License, personal ID, and car/motorbike registration document with you during driving.
REMEMBER TO FOLLOW STEPS INSTRUCTED BY OUR CONSULTANT.
INDONESIAN TRAFFIC LAW DETAILS
Issue of driving licences in Indonesia
The types of SIM valid for a renewable period of 5 years are:
- SIM A — for private cars and private goods vehicles up to 3500kg. Age 17+
- SIM A umum — for public use; must have held SIM A for 12 months. Age 20+
- SIM BI — for private buses and goods vehicles over 3500kg — must have held SIM A for 12 months. Age 20+
- SIM BI umum— for public use, must have held SIM BI or SIM A umum licence for 12 months. Age 22+
- SIM BII — for heavy equipment, tow trucks, and for towing trailers over 1000kg must have held SIM BI for 12 months. Age 21+
- SIM BII umum — must have held SIM BII or SIM BI umum for 12 months. Age 23+
- SIM C — for motorcycles up to 250cc. Age 17+
- SIM CI — for motorcycles 250.01–500cc — must have SIM C for 12 months. Age 18+.
- SIM CII- for motorcycles >500c — must have SIM CI for 12 months. Age 19+.
- SIM D — for special disabled persons vehicles similar to SIM C. Age 17+.
- SIM DI- for special disabled persons vehicles similar to SIM A. Age 17+.
SIM Internasional is valid for 3 years.
An expired SIM must be re-issued from scratch, but a non-expired one can be renewed.
The requirement for a SIM are:
- application form
- KTP for Indonesians or immigration documents for foreigners
- driver’s education certificate not more than 6 months’ old
- copy of work permit for foreigners who work in Indonesia
- biometrics in form of fingerprint/retina scan
- proof of payment
- a doctor’s inspection of eyesight, hearing and physical condition from a Polri-approved/appointed doctor, not more than 14 days old
- a psychologist’s inspection of cognitive and psychomotor abilities and personality from a Polri-approved/appointed psychologist, certificate not more than 6 months’ old
- an online theory test , minimum score 70 — for new SIM or increase in level. Available in Indonesian for Indonesians, English for foreigners
- a simulator test (where available), minimum score 70 — required for new SIMs other than D/DI, renewals of all SIM umum, SIM BI, BII, increases in level. Valid for six months.
- a practical test — for new tests and increases in level
With respect to foreigners, the regulation is poorly drafted based on copy/paste from old regulations, and says:
- passport and KITAP, or
- passport and diplomatic visa, plus diplomatic membership card for embassy staff/family, or
- passport and official visa or kartu izin tinggal sementara for expert workers or students in Indonesia
In fact there is no such thing as a kartu izin tinggal sementara — this should say izin tinggal terbatas. Since the article is very poorly drafted, it is not really clear what its intent is, especially given that ‘visas’ are irrelevant to people in Indonesia, who should instead talk of ‘izin tinggal’. It seems that therefore an Indonesian driving licence is therefore available in the case of:
- ITAS holder of any kind (not just those listed in the copy/pasted law)
- ITAP
- IT Dinas
- IT Diplomat
but not IT Kunungan (visit stay permit)
The reference to a visit card for foreigners not domiciled in Indonesia has been removed from the 2021 regulation as compared to 2012, however it might still in practice be possible for non-residents to get a driving licence by simply asking at the police administration centre.
Note also that a provision for 1-month tourist driving licence for Bali has long since been revoked, so any foreigners obtaining a driving licence must obtain a 5-year licence.
For Indonesian SIM holders wishing to obtain an IDP, it is done using scans/photos as follows via the website https://siminternasional.korlantas.polri.go.id/
- passport photo
- KTP
- SIM
- passport
- KITAP for foreigners (ITAS holders excluded)
- existing SIM internasional for renewals
- signature
Plus biometrics (fingerprint/retina) and proof of payment.
Note that certain countries, such as South Korea, will not accept Indonesian IDPs, on the basis that Indonesia is not a party to any treaty, while certain countries will accept any foreign licence for visitors, so given the basic legal shortcoming in Indonesia’s IDP, it may be best not to apply for one unless the legal position in the destination country for Indonesian IDPs is clear in law.
Laws in Indonesia typically have an over-riding statute (undang-undang) followed by subsidiary government regulations (peraturan pemerintah) and ministerial regulations (peraturan menteri).
The statute for road law is UU 22/2009 (UU LLAJ). This was modified in various ways by the omnibus law 11/2020, in various ways but the original law for general use was largely unaffected. The main regulations Perpol 5/2021.
In brief:
- wear a helmet as a motorcyclist
- carry STNK (registration) for your vehicle
- carry your local licence (SIM) if you are an ITAS or ITAP holder
- carry your ID and foreign / international licence if you are not an ITAS or ITAP holder
Penalties on Indonesian road traffic law
Under article 314 road traffic offences can also be subject to revocation of driving licence and victim compensation, further to the penalties below.
Driving licence penalties and points
Based on the accumulation of points (new rules from 2021 law) the following can occur:
- Penalty 1–12 or more points
- Penalty 2–18 or more points
Reaching Penalty 1 or 2 means that you cannot renew your licence.
Penalty 1 means he licence can be withdrawn by the police temporarily and subject to retesting.
Penalty 2 means a licence withdrawal for a court-appointed period of time after which the licence can be re-applied for.
Offences for all road users
- Article 274–up to 24 million/1 year in prison for damaging the road
- Article 282 — up to 250k/1 month+ 1 point for not following orders of a police officer
Motorcycle offences
- Article 285(1) — up to 250k rp/1 month+ 1 point for not meeting requirements of tyre tread depth, rear view mirror, brake light, headlight, turn lights, reflectors, speedometer, horn, exhaust regulations (including emissions and noise)
- Article 291(1) — up to 250k/1 month + 1 point or not wearing SNI helmet while driving motorcycle
- Article 291(2) — up to 250k/1 month+ 1 point for driver who allows passenger not to wear SNI helmet
- Article 292 — up to 250k/1 month+ 1 point for carrying more than 1 passenger
- Article 293(2) — up to 100k/15 days+ 1 point for not using lights during the day as a motorcyclist
Car offences:
- Article 278 up to 250k rp/1 month+ 1 point without seat belt, spare tyre, safety triangle, jack, wheel key, first aid kit
- Article 285(2) — up to 500k rp/2 months + 3/5 points for not meeting requirements of tyre tread depth, rear view mirror, brake light, headlight, reverse light, side lights, front windscreen, windscreen wipers, turn lights, reflectors, speedometer, horn
- Article 286 — up to 500k rp/2 months+ 3/5 points for driving unroadworthy vehicle
- Article 290 — up to 250k/1 month + 1 point for not wearing helmet and seatbelt for totally open 4-wheel vehicles
All motor vehicles:
- Article 279 — up to 500k rp/2 months+ 3 points for installing equipment that threatens the safety of traffic
- Article 280 — up to 500k rp/2 months+ 3 points for driving without number plate
- Article 281–up to 1000k rp/up to 4 months + 5 points for driving without a licence
- Article 288(2) — up to 250k/1 month+ 1 point for failure to show a driving licence when asked
- Article 283–up to 750k rp/3 months + 5 points for driving while performing other activities affecting concentration (e.g. mobile phone usage)
- Article 284 — up to 500k rp/2 months + 3 points for driving without prioritizing safety of cyclists and/or pedestrians
- Article 287(1),(2) — up to 500k/ 2 months+ 3/5 points for failing to follow traffic signs/road markings
- Article 287(3) — up to 250k/1 month+ 1/5 points for breaching rules on movement, stopping and parking
- Article 287(4) — up to 250k/1 month+ 1 point for failing to give priority to vehicles fitted with sirens
- Article 287(5) — up to 500k/2 months +3/5 points for breaking speed limit
- Article 287(6) — up to 250k/1 month+ 1 point for breaching vehicle attachment/towing rules
- Article 288(1) — up to 500k/2 months+ 3 points for driving a vehicle without STNK
- Article 289- up to 250k/1 month+ 1 point for driver or front seat passenger not wearing seatbelt
- Article 293 (1) — up to 250k/1 month+ 1 point for not using lights at night
- Article 294 /295 — up to 250k/1 month + 1 point for not using turn signals or hand signals when turning, reversing, changing lane, moving to the side
- Article 296 — up to 750k/3 months+ 5 points for not following signals at crossings for trains
- Article 297 — up to 3000k/1 year + 5 points for racing on the road
- Article 298 — up to 500k/2 months+ 3 points for stopping in emergency without using hazard lights, emergency triangle, etc.
Felonies:
- Article 277–up to 24 million/1 year for importing a vehicle without type approval
- Article 312- up to 75000k/3 years + 10 points for not stopping at an accident you are involved in, or failing to report it to the police, or failing to give aid in relation to it
- 311(1) dangerous driving without accident 3000k/1 year + 5 points
Careless (article 310)/dangerously (article 311 2–5) driving, causing an accident:
- 1000k or 6 months + 5 points /4000k or 2 years+ 10 points — with property damage
- 2000k or 1 year + 5 points/8000k or 4 years + 10 points — minor injuries
- 10000k or 5 years + 12 points /20000k or 10 years + 12 points — serious injuries
- 12000k or 6 years + 12 points / 24000k or 12 years + 12 points — death
Offences specific to public transport and goods vehicles
- Article 276–up to 250k/1 month+ 1 point for public transport failing to stop at the terminal
- Article 288(3) — up to 500k/2 months+ 3 points for public transport and goods vehicles without valid regular inspection certificate
- Article 300- up to 250k/1 month + 1 point for public transport and goods vehicles not using the leftmost lane except for overtaking, for not stopping when picking up passengers, and for not closing the door while driving
- Article 301 — up to 250k/1 month + 1 point for goods vehicles not using the correct class of road
- Article 302 — up to 250k/1 month + 1 point for public transport picking up/dropping off passengers except at a stop, and for not following authorized route
- Article 303 — up to 250k/1 month + 1 point for goods vehicles picking up passengers
- Article 304 — up to 250k/ 1 month + 1 point for special-purpose public transport vehicles otherwise than according to that purpose
- Article 305 — up to 500k/2 months+ 3 points for special-purpose goods vehicles not following the conditions, times etc. of their licence
- Article 306 — up to 250k/1 month + 1 point for goods vehicles without a letter of orders
- Article 307 — up to 500k/2 months+ 3 points for goods vehicles exceeding their load dimensions/weight
- Article 309 — up to 1500k/6 months for transport companies not having insurance for their passengers, goods and third party risks
- Article 313 — up to 1500k/6 months for transport companies failing to insure their staff
Non-motorized vehicles
There is a fine of up to 100k or 15 days prison under article 299 for:
- being towed by a motorized vehicles
- transporting goods that can endanger other road users
- not using the cycle lane when one is provided
Confiscation of motor vehicles, registrations and licences
A police officer or road traffic civil servant under PP 80/2012 follows a certain confiscation procedure:
- driving licence can be confiscated for traffic violations
- STNK (registration certificate) can be confiscated if the driver doesn’t bring their licence (but has one)
These will be returned after showing the receipt for payment of the fine or the valid licence.
Confiscation of the vehicle itself can happen if:
- invalid/no STNK
- no driving licence
- violation of roadworthiness requirements
- vehicle involved in an accident causing serious injury or death
- vehicle suspected to be from proceeds of crime
Foreigners suspect of having no licence may have their vehicle confiscated.
The return of the vehicle occurs after it fulfils the requirements (e.g., STNK obtained for vehicle with no STNK, is made roadworthy, etc.).
Speed limits
The speed limits applicable nationally and notionally, based on Permenhub 111/2015 and UU LLAJ:
- toll roads: minimum 60, maximum 100kph out of cities, 80kph in cities
- intercity roads: maximum 80kph
- city roads: maximum 50kph
- residential areas: maximum 30 kph
There is supposed to be signage of speed limits and setting of speed limits based on road conditions, but this rarely happens in most parts of Indonesia.
Speed limits
The speed limits applicable nationally and notionally, based on Permenhub 111/2015 and UU LLAJ:
- toll roads: minimum 60, maximum 100kph out of cities, 80kph in cities
- intercity roads: maximum 80kph
- city roads: maximum 50kph
- residential areas: maximum 30 kph
There is supposed to be signage of speed limits and setting of speed limits based on road conditions, but this rarely happens in most parts of Indonesia.
Driving permit vs. driving licence
There is a common misconception that there is a difference between a ‘driving permit’ and a ‘driving licence’. In fact there is none. The international treaties refer exclusively to ‘driving permits’, so a ‘driving permit’ is a ‘driving licence’ is a ‘driving permit’. Indonesian does not have as many words as English, so there is only ‘surat izin mengemudi’, or SIM, which means ‘letter of permission to drive’, which is equivalent to both ‘driving licence’ and ‘driving permit’
Insofar as ‘International Driving Permits’ are documents issued pursuant to international treaties, it is usual that only ‘International Driving Permit’, or IDP, is used to refer to an international driving licence. In some cases fraudsters may attempt to sell an ‘international driving licence’, which is something other than an IDP issued pursuant an international treaty.
Article written by sir. Matthew Brealey
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