Several regions and customary villages in Bali had prohibited firecrackers following a series of accidents last year.
However, lighting fireworks and firecrackers in hotel premises or residential areas is still prohibited due to the fire hazard. Last year’s celebration, the roof of one hotel was set ablaze by fireworks.
Legian beach management has announced a similar policy.
Bali Police will conduct the closing and transfer of traffic flow from December 31 until noon the next day. Some changes in traffic flow and including road closures will affect Jl Dewi Sri, Jl Kartika Plaza, Jl Pantai Kuta, and Jl Legian.
After closing off the area, police will conduct a sweep to move out all vehicles parked along Jl Legian, Jl Pantai Kuta, Jl Melasti, and Kuta Square.
People who are parked in these areas at that time will be directed to park in the Kuta Central Parking Lot and will have to walk back to the Kuta area.