Denpasar Police Issue Fine to Russian Nationals for Reckless Driving in Nusa Dua
Denpasar — The Traffic Unit of Denpasar City Police Resort in Bali issued a traffic fine to a Russian national with the initials DR (29) who engaged in reckless driving including drifting in the Nusa Dua area, South Kuta District, Badung Regency.
The Head of the Public Relations Section of Denpasar Police Resort, First Inspector I Gede Adi Saputra Jaya, stated on Saturday that officers issued the traffic fine to the foreign national driver by enforcing Article 283 in conjunction with Article 107 of Law Number 22 of 2009 on Traffic and Road Transportation.
Previously, footage of a foreign national driving recklessly and performing drifting manoeuvres in the Nusa Dua area went viral on social media. Following the viral video, the Traffic Unit of Denpasar Police Resort moved quickly to investigate and take strict action against the offender.
The incident occurred on Friday, 13 March 2026 at approximately 01:00 Wita (Western Indonesia Time) at Pratama Junction, Nusa Dua, South Kuta District, Badung Regency.
The vehicle involved was a blue Porsche Boxster driven by a Russian national identified as DR (29).
Based on the investigation, the incident began on Thursday, 12 March 2026 at approximately 13:00 Wita when DR rented the vehicle. After receiving the vehicle, DR drove around the Canggu area accompanied by the car rental service representative sitting in the passenger seat. Later that evening, at approximately 23:00 Wita, DR drove alone to the Nusa Dua area. Upon reaching Pratama Road intersection in Nusa Dua and seeing the relatively empty road conditions, the driver performed drifting manoeuvres at the intersection twice.
Shortly afterwards, the video of this act went viral on social media and attracted public attention.
In response, the Traffic Unit of Denpasar Police Resort immediately took a series of swift steps, including identifying the driver and vehicle owner, visiting the car rental service provider’s address, and summoning the foreign national driver for questioning at the Traffic Unit office of Denpasar Police Resort.
In addition to the fine, the driver was also required to produce a clarification video containing an apology to the public for his actions that endangered other road users.
The Head of Public Relations for Denpasar Police Resort, Adi Saputra, explained that police would not tolerate any form of traffic violation that could endanger the safety of other road users.
“Denpasar Police Resort, through its Traffic Unit, will take strict action against every traffic violation, including those committed by foreign nationals. This is a reflection of our commitment to maintaining security, safety, order, and smooth traffic flow in the jurisdiction of Denpasar Police Resort,” he stated.
He also appealed to all members of the public and tourists in Bali to always comply with traffic regulations and prioritise road safety when driving on public roads.