Wearing a helmet should become second nature when renting a scooter in Bali. Don’t leave your house without one, it’s just not worth the risk!
Bali traffic is hectic, and commuters fly past you on their scooters. There are drunk tourists who take chances and there’s been a drastic increase in accidents, especially in Canggu.
It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Also, not wearing a helmet is another good excuse for the police to pull you over and give you a fine.
I’m not sure what the rules are for locals as they can pretty much do as they please – you’ll notice kids driving scooters, a whole family of 5 on one bike, no helmets – but this doesn’t apply to foreigners.
