snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Bangkok drivers watch out - 24 hour red light cameras coming soon Traffic cops in the capital plan to upgrade cameras at intersections to catch motorists going through red lights 24 hours a day. The new smart system will replace the haphazard enforcement in use presently - an outdated system and the police. The contract on the old camera system is now over and the force will set the new terms - TOR - to the private sector that will demand a system that is: * Able to catch offenders 24 hours and * Is linked to the Department of Land Transport In this way the cops hope to catch more people, get a lot more money in fines, put points on people's licences in a fair manner and perhaps even discourage offenders from doing it again. Deputy traffic commissioner Pol Col Kitti Ariyanon said that the new TOR would ensure that the capital gets an up to date and smart system that will help with law enforcement and fine gathering. The new system will lead to those fined being able to pay through banks as everything will be linked. Source: https://www.dailynews.co.th/bangkok/626751 -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-2-12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted February 12, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2018 At the intersection at Major Ratchayothin, they sometimes have police there in person helping direct traffic. Every time the light goes green you have to wait for about 10-20 cars to pass in front of you first cos they’ve gone straight through a red. Police don’t blink an eyelid. This happens every time! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: put points on people's licences Does this exist? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chickenslegs Posted February 12, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2018 18 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: put points on people's licences 2 minutes ago, wgdanson said: Does this exist? Don't know - but the way people drive here I think the system must be that, if you earn enough points you can exchange them for gifts at the 7-11. 4 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) I think they will need to employ several thousand more people to help process the millions of infringements in Bangkok alone. Do it nationwide and unemployment will be solved. Might be a few ambulance workers working short shifts though. Edited February 12, 2018 by darksidedog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 46 minutes ago, rkidlad said: At the intersection at Major Ratchayothin, they sometimes have police there in person helping direct traffic. Every time the light goes green you have to wait for about 10-20 cars to pass in front of you first cos they’ve gone straight through a red. Police don’t blink an eyelid. This happens every time! Today i drove in Bang Sue ratchadaphisek/wongsawan at 5:30....our stoplight kept red for a very long time and in the meantime i saw about 100 motocy's going through red. I didn't do it but have been thinking of it.... Also i don't understand why EVERYBODY has to live in BKK, traffic is superbusy, shops are VERY small, it's smelly, dangerous, hot, ugly but still they all have to live in BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 2 hours ago, darksidedog said: I think they will need to employ several thousand more people to help process the millions of infringements in Bangkok alone. Do it nationwide and unemployment will be solved. Might be a few ambulance workers working short shifts though. unemployment? there is no unemployment in thailand as you know 555. maybe they could get some farangs to do it ; ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseafan Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Yeah as if points on the license will stop them from driving...."Hello officer, sorry I not have license but my daughter like you mak mak", "Mai pen rai, 300 baht fine and off you go, what's her number". Edited February 12, 2018 by Chelseafan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 In countries which are living in this century, driving licences are suspended after a certain number of points are lost. In at least one Scandinavian country, drunk driving (over 0.05) is an automatic cancellation. As soon as the vehicle is listed as 'suspended', computers/CCTVs, watch via number plate recognition software, and police are advised immediately if the vehicle is on the road. It's extremely efficient, but if this were implemented in Thailand, extra prisons and vehicle lock-up yards would need to be constructed. By doing the above, Thailand might lose its international standing as World's Worst Drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseafan Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, masuk said: In countries which are living in this century, driving licences are suspended after a certain number of points are lost. In at least one Scandinavian country, drunk driving (over 0.05) is an automatic cancellation. As soon as the vehicle is listed as 'suspended', computers/CCTVs, watch via number plate recognition software, and police are advised immediately if the vehicle is on the road. It's extremely efficient, but if this were implemented in Thailand, extra prisons and vehicle lock-up yards would need to be constructed. By doing the above, Thailand might lose its international standing as World's Worst Drivers. It's only efficient to the law-abiding citizen. In the UK, many still drive with a suspended license by buying a second hand car registered by a friend and don't bother with the insurance/MOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The new system will lead to those fined being able to pay through banks as everything will be linked. Everything will be linked? Like every BIB will get one of this? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 If they can actually collect the fines the military will be able to pay for many new submarines, fighter jets, and tanks. And that is no exaggeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 13 hours ago, wgdanson said: Does this exist? Yes. Been tried several times over the years. The latest one gives you 12 points and points are deducted for each motoring offence. When zero, the licence holder is banned from driving for a period. In theory - good. In practice - will never work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwinfc Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 14 hours ago, rkidlad said: At the intersection at Major Ratchayothin, they sometimes have police there in person helping direct traffic. Every time the light goes green you have to wait for about 10-20 cars to pass in front of you first cos they’ve gone straight through a red. Police don’t blink an eyelid. This happens every time! it happens on every...i mean EVERY intersection in thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 This is going to be a good money earner for the Government, at every change of the lights they are going to catch a few, 24 hrs a day,if the drivers pay the fines,drivers need to realise going through a red light is not acceptable and is very dangerous. I remember an article,many years ago,when the judge deemed, the driver going through the GREEN light to be at fault when he crashed into a driver who had run the RED light, because he should have anticipated someone would come through the RED light. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 13 hours ago, Thian said: Today i drove in Bang Sue ratchadaphisek/wongsawan at 5:30....our stoplight kept red for a very long time and in the meantime i saw about 100 motocy's going through red. I didn't do it but have been thinking of it.... Also i don't understand why EVERYBODY has to live in BKK, traffic is superbusy, shops are VERY small, it's smelly, dangerous, hot, ugly but still they all have to live in BKK. More attractions might be reason like girls,girls ,girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Lets all just laugh at this one to. You think that will stop them? The pictures taken in camera will be taken and developed and the cops will prob use them for dart practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Job Vacancy Person needed to collect fines for traffic light infringements in Bangkok. Very long hours expected to be worked 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady86 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 How about cars stuck in the middle of intersection after passing green light before changing to red suddenly? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) let's get some these installed up in Chiang Mai, EZ money Edited February 13, 2018 by malibukid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, shady86 said: How about cars stuck in the middle of intersection after passing green light before changing to red suddenly? the cameras are usually synched to the lights and will not be triggered until red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 15 hours ago, wgdanson said: Does this exist? Licences???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shady86 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 the cameras are usually synched to the lights and will not be triggered until red.I don't think that works well here[emoji16] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 56 minutes ago, Happyman58 said: Lets all just laugh at this one to. You think that will stop them? The pictures taken in camera will be taken and developed and the cops will prob use them for dart practice Darts practice?? No! no! You cannot expect the police to break the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyL Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Great news if it actually works. I get a bike to work in the morning and have to turn right at a busy intersection that is controlled by police, people go through red lights right in front of them every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 A post and answer quoting the wrong person have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 hour ago, possum1931 said: Darts practice?? No! no! You cannot expect the police to break the law. No sorry my mistake Such an efficent police force Wont happen again sorry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Lot's of cameras: not enough manpower to either enforce the law via video review or to keep all the cameras functioning. TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 3 hours ago, masuk said: In countries which are living in this century, driving licences are suspended after a certain number of points are lost. In at least one Scandinavian country, drunk driving (over 0.05) is an automatic cancellation. As soon as the vehicle is listed as 'suspended', computers/CCTVs, watch via number plate recognition software, and police are advised immediately if the vehicle is on the road. It's extremely efficient, but if this were implemented in Thailand, extra prisons and vehicle lock-up yards would need to be constructed. By doing the above, Thailand might lose its international standing as World's Worst Drivers. In Thailand it's a non-issue do to the fact that there is a large segment of the population who drives without licenses, and if they infringe the law all they get is a $400 THB ticket that allows them to drive through any police checkpoint license free and hassle free. Points on a driver's license: Really, who cares? What needs to happen in this third-world country is that they need to adopt first-world policing standards. Don't hold your breath. They need a lot less talk and a lot more action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 ........an outdated system and the police. They got that right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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