Urgency of Traffic Implementation Regulations against Violations Committed by Foreign Citizens

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach Research and Science E-ISSN 2987-226X Volume 1 Issue 02, May 2023, Pp. 237-242 DOI: https://doi.org/10.59653/ijmars.v1i02.97 Urgency of Traffic Implementation Regulations against Violations Committed by Foreign Citizens Komang Febrinayanti Dantes Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Ganesha University, Indonesia | Received: 10-05-2023 Reviewed: 15-05-2023 Accepted: 25-05-2023 Abstract Bali tourism has surged again since the government made the decision to reopen the tourism sector in order to encourage activity and economic recovery. Tourism is the mainstay sector of Bali’s economy. Tourist visits to Bali shot up sharply to more than hundreds of visits every week. This raises problems for Bali tourism in the future, especially in the transportation and accommodation sector, because to support daily activities and reduce vacation costs, foreign tourists prefer to rent motorized vehicles freely without showing an international driving license that must be owned by foreign citizens to be able to rent a motorized vehicle in Bali. This is of course an advantage for motor vehicle rental business actors, but on the other hand, traffic violations by foreign nationals have increased, even from minor violations to violations that result in the loss of a person's life. This study uses normative legal research methods with a statue approach, to find a rule, principle, or legal doctrine to answer the legal problems faced. Keywords: Urgency, Implementation, Regulation, Traffic Violations, Foreign Citizens Introduction Today Bali is increasingly known for its tourism sector, this makes the island of Bali the largest tourism destination in Indonesia. The stunning natural beauty, the diversity of traditions/customs and culture and the friendly people, seem to bewitch tourists to keep choosing Bali as their favorite destination. In fact, Bali's existence as an international tourist destination began at the beginning of the 20th century (Ginaya Gede, 2023). The uniqueness and all the beauty of nature is wrapped in religious power and combined with culture so that it can present a very strong unity from the side of people's lives (Farmawaty Malik, 2016). For the Balinese themselves, the increase in the number of foreign tourist arrivals to visit Bali can be inspired as one of the positive impacts, especially in terms of the people's economy(Sujono & Nasution, 2023). Of course, this development was very unplanned and uncontrolled by the government for foreign tourists coming to Bali. The development of the tourism industry in Bali not only has a positive impact on the surrounding community, but also has a negative impact which then raises legal issues, public unrest and has a negative impact on the sustainability of tourism activities. 237 International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach Research and Science The legal problem that has often occurred lately is the large number of traffic violations committed by foreign tourists which of course threatens the orderliness of the driving environment in Bali. Over time, the start of post-covid-19 tourist visits has had a huge impact on the development of Bali tourism. The rapid increase in tourist visits provides business opportunities that bring economic value to Bali tourism actors, such as the rental of twowheeled vehicles (motorcycles) and four-wheeled vehicles (cars). This has an impact on the easier access of tourists in Bali in driving motorized vehicles, so it is not uncommon to find tourists committing traffic violations such as not using head protectors (helmets), riding motorcycles for more than 2 (two people), and so on, which even makes matters worse. This condition means that some of these tourists do not have an International Driving Permit license. Under certain circumstances, foreign tourists can commit traffic violations which are fatal and harm themselves and others around them. This is a serious issue because it not only threatens the safety and comfort of the people, but also affects the image of the islands of Bali and Indonesia as tourist destinations. Differences in traffic rules and driving culture between the countries of origin of foreign tourists and Indonesia are one of the main factors in the occurrence of traffic violations by foreign tourists. In addition, the lack of understanding and knowledge of foreign tourists regarding traffic rules and different languages can complicate communication and law enforcement against traffic violations committed by these foreign tourists. Open access to commit violations provided by local residents is also a factor in the occurrence of traffic violations by foreign tourists. Literature Review The role of traffic has the most important significance in stimulating various community activities as well as driving the country's development. In carrying it out, the government has a major role in managing road traffic and transportation so that it runs quickly, smoothly, orderly, comfortably, safely and responsibly. If this rule is violated, the competent authority has the right to impose external sanction (Ali Achmad, 2002). Traffic violations committed by road users on the highway can cause accidents and increase the disorder felt by the community. Traffic violations are also considered a crime. Sanctions for traffic violations are not only aimed at causing suffering to violators, but also to uphold the rule of law and protect the public (Syamsu M.A, 2016). So that it is necessary to take firm action from law enforcement in the tourism areas of Bali to take action against tourists who commit these traffic violations. Based on the description of the background above, the problems that can be drawn are: (1) What is the urgency of regulating and implementing traffic rules in Bali for violations by foreign nationals (foreigners)? Research Method This research is qualitative with an empirical approach. Data is collected from facts originating from events in society. The data obtained is carefully analyzed and then associated with existing rules, then conclusions are drawn. 238 Urgency of Traffic Implementation Regulations against Violations Committed by Foreign Citizens (WNA) Results and Discussion The Urgency of Implementing Traffic Rules in Bali for Violations by Foreign Tourists The existence of Bali as a tourism destination has become a public conversation and felt by every visitor who comes to Bali, making Bali an island rich in its distinctive cultural works that come from the embodiment of creativity, taste and love of humans who live in society. Based on this impression, it gave rise to a strong attraction to the island of Bali as the center of tourism in eastern Indonesia, as well as a benchmark for the potential success of tourism development in Indonesia. The view of foreign nationals visiting Bali is very frequent and we encounter it not infrequently (Raka Tjokorda, 1984). Therefore, it is not surprising that t (...truncated)