In recent years, roads network increased in Indonesia as a lot of investment is happening in road construction. Exotic vehicles along with cars and motorcycles can be seen on Indonesia roads. But for a perfect journey, it becomes necessary to know the traffic rules of that country where you are going. It helps to safeguard your journey.
- The maximum permitted speed of the car in the city is 35-40 Km/hr so if you are in the city than remain your car under the assigned speed. If you are going to the countryside touring than your speed limit will never be increased from 70 Km/hr. It is recommended because in the countryside area you will find the small vehicles taking heavy loads so to maintain safety you have to follow the speed guidelines. On highways, you can increase your speed up to 100 Km/hr which is known to be safe speed while on highways.
- Violation fines are also there. If, you are driving your car without driving license than you might be fined IDR 500,000. For Foreign drivers, the fines may go in million rupees if he found guilty for not having an international driver’s permit.
- Phone calls during driving are one of the offenses where you may be fined to IDR 750,000. So, avoid it completely while driving.
- If you turn without corresponding light signals than you may be fined IDR 250,000. So, use your car indicators if you want to turn your car.
Keep these rules in mind while driving on Indonesian roads as you also save your money if you are not fined for any driving offense.