Video: Motorcycle driver flashing like a Christmas Tree set to face trouble

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Video: Motorcycle driver flashing like a Christmas Tree set to face trouble

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The director of the Department of Land Transport said that a motorcycle taxi driver video-ed with his body and bike covered in flashing lights could face the removal of his jacket as it was illegal.

 

The "win" driver was filmed in the Samut Songkram area and the footage caused much comment after it was put on Facebook on the "Chompoo" page.

 

Netizens thought it looked cool but many wondered whether it was legal.

 

Sukree Jarupoom the DLT director confirmed it was illegal. He said such lights were a distraction to other road users and could cause accidents.

 

The rider would face a fine and the possible removal of his jacket.

 

Source: Daily News

 

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[mok199]

still waiting for the promised crackdown on the insanely loud scooters........

[scotbeve]

still waiting for the promised crackdown on the insanely loud scooters........

And the noxious exhaust offenders...

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[Get Real]

Remove the misfit! Christmas trees belong in the livingroom.

[Thian]

Many cars have changed their lights to flashing christmas led's....doesn't matter though since i even don't care anymore for indicatorlights since they won't use them at all or forgot to turn them off.

 

Also blue/red wailinglights i see everywhere nowadays, i don't pay attention to them anymore.

[natway09]

The Land Transport Dept would be better off doing their job instead of picking on the easy target.

Thousands of vehicles on the road with flashing red or blue lights which are illegal except for emergency vehicles. But maybe the "hisos" get away with it.

What about the 2 heavy vehicles I managed to miss last night without any tail lights at all.

They just can't get their priorities right ,,, can they   ???

[Deli]

4 hours ago, scotbeve said:

And the noxious exhaust offenders...

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No way, paid 25 k for it !

[Boatfreak]

Easier to fine motorbike drivers with lights than those without lights

[peperobi]

...and what happens with all the cars and trucks that really look like Christmas tree???

[Belzybob]

Who knows if its even illegal. Unlikely that a DLT dill  would know.

[lordblackader]

Poor guy is just trying to avoid being squashed by making himself highly visible - I don't see the problem.

 

If this is such a drama why not crack down on roadside vendors who have flashing lights that look like police lights? 

[tryasimight]

I think he looks good. What harm is he doing..... Distracting other drivers... 555

[wvavin]

An ultra smart motorcyclist to make his presence know for safety reason.

[USPatriot]

He was the safest motorcycle on the street he was easy to see, but he drives fast i was trying to catch up to hang an ornament on his motorbike.

 

Better idea: go after the motorbikes with out ANY lights front, back or turning lights..... That would be safer for all.

Edited January 18, 2018 by USPatriot

[hobobo]

11 hours ago, Get Real said:

Remove the misfit! Christmas trees belong in the livingroom.

Or nature?

[gandalf12]

9 hours ago, USPatriot said:

He was the safest motorcycle on the street he was easy to see, but he drives fast i was trying to catch up to hang an ornament on his motorbike.

 

Better idea: go after the motorbikes with out ANY lights front, back or turning lights..... That would be safer for all.

You mean actually do the job they are paid for..........no way man far too hard

[Thechook]

And what about the buses with all their flashing lights and deafening music.

[isaanbanhou]

 

jelousy rears it's ugly head.  

[riceyummm]

On 1/18/2018 at 8:10 PM, tryasimight said:

I think he looks good. What harm is he doing..... Distracting other drivers... 555

Yes, distracting them from their phones.

[tryasimight]

1 hour ago, riceyummm said:

Yes, distracting them from their phones.

You're on the money there I think. 

Edited January 24, 2018 by tryasimight

[peperobi]

3 hours ago, riceyummm said:

Yes, distracting them from their phones.

...and what happens with all those peoples that are driving without light by night??? Then I prefer something like that!

[Just Weird]

On ‎1‎/‎18‎/‎2018 at 9:37 AM, scotbeve said:

And the noxious exhaust offenders...
 

Is that different from noisy scooters?

[evadgib]

Their priority should be the driver & that phone!

[scotbeve]

Is that different from noisy scooters?

Ummmm... they could be related... exhaust and all that ya know.... especially 2 strokes!

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[tifino]

now, they are only concerned about the 'jacket'

- there appears to be no mention of the lights on the 'scooter' being a problem!

[Just Weird]

3 hours ago, scotbeve said:

Ummmm... they could be related... exhaust and all that ya know.... especially 2 strokes!
 

2-strokes have not been available new in Thailand for years!