Bangkok gets tough with motorcyclists riding or parking on pavements

[Aussieroaming]

Nice thought, nothing will come of it. A bit like painted pedestrian crossings, never policed so more dangerous than no markings. 

 

No riding the wrong way, no fat down drains blah blah. Laws without enforcement are not laws.

 

 

[gunner1]

I think it was about ten years ago when I saw the "same" post in the bangkok post, and it still goes on! I don't think that the Thai's will ever stop it until the Police get actively involved!

 

[cracker1]

Have seen this headline so many times it's getting boring ! 

I recall a few years ago that the local government was offering a "bounty" to those that sent photos that could identify offenders, but the offer was withdrawn after a month because there were too many to process.

[kingstonkid]

This is an annual thing that has no teeth

[Road Warrior]

good .why not do same at Pattaya to stop these morons with bikes 

[VocalNeal]

Here is the last solution they implemented.

 

https://goo.gl/maps/r1aFyDMphwL4BmJXA

 

[Andrew65]

14 minutes ago, Road Warrior said:

good .why not do same at Pattaya to stop these morons with bikes 

They should stay on the roads, like they do in Saigon (aint crossing the road there an experience!?????).

[Eric Loh]

2 hours ago, Tracyb said:

Where have I heard this before?

Yes, from previous Bangkok government. Those incompetent councillors in BMA has been voted out and a more progressive team has the majority. Also a new sheriff in town and governor Chadchart is the right man to implement stricter and better rules and policies. 

[Grusa]

3 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I suggest at least half the drivers who are now every day in their cars alone should switch to motorcycles. Then there would be less cars and more bikes but all together they would fit a lot better on the existing streets. Win/win.

As I recall, a certain pm bribed the indigenous to buy cars in place of motorbikes, with massive tax breaks.....with entirely predictable results!

[Photoguy21]

How does that work with motor cycles that do not have number plates?

[MikeN]

2 hours ago, Old Croc said:

You Americans would get really confused if you knew much of the world calls them footpaths.

Motorbikes belong on the road with the petrol guzzling taxis (you know petroleum is a liquid, not a gas don't you?), where they are at risk of getting hit by a car bonnet and ending up on the boot.

You know that taxis do run on gas, not petrol, don’t you ?

 But I do agree with your sentiments about motorbikes on the road ...and Americans ! ????

[FunkyDunky58]

Give pedestrians permission to push the <deleted> off their bikes and pull the ignition key. Then turn it into the police to redeem the 500 baht. 

[NoshowJones]

Bangkok gets tough with motorcyclists riding or parking on pavements

How often have we heard this? Probably just another 24 hour crackdown.

[RTEA]

Phuket same

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is getting tough with motorcyclists who either ride or park on the capital’s pavements, with fines of up to 5,000 baht

Again, again, again and again....when will they realise Fines don't work... 

Impound the bike for a month and charge a storage fee.

That might wake a few people up.

[Harveyboy]

5 hours ago, vandeventer said:

If you really want to hurt them take their bikes away for a month or two so they have to catch the bus to work. What a <deleted>- off that would be.

take them away permanent..short sharp shock...but won't happen. Same old Same old

[Fairynuff]

Another day another crackdown. Just like all the others, not gonna happen.

[OneMoreFarang]

1 hour ago, Photoguy21 said:

How does that work with motor cycles that do not have number plates?

Does it really matter?

Because even if they have number plates, you can't take away the license of someone who has no license. 

[Photoguy21]

19 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Does it really matter?

Because even if they have number plates, you can't take away the license of someone who has no license. 

You cant record a number plate on the CCTV (assuming they work which is unlikely) if they dont have a number plate. As for the rider agreed you cant take what they dont have but you can take the bike and send it to the crushers.

[Khun Roberto]

BKK has almost no consideration for wheelchair users. Indeed often the barriers for motorcycles impede wheelchairs. The first step towards making BKK more wheelchair friendly is stopping motorcycles on pedestrian walkways. 

[swm59nj]

People either don’t care or need better enforcement.  For the past two days in Bangkok I saw quite a few motorbikes riding on the sidewalks

[OneMoreFarang]

3 minutes ago, Khun Roberto said:

BKK has almost no consideration for wheelchair users. Indeed often the barriers for motorcycles impede wheelchairs. The first step towards making BKK more wheelchair friendly is stopping motorcycles on pedestrian walkways. 

And is there anybody out there who wants to make Bangkok wheelchair friendly?

 

I mean, yes, I understand the concept and I am sure people with wheelchairs would appreciate this. But do you realistically think that will realistically happen in the foreseeable future?

Many people would be already happy if there wouldn't be any huge holes and obstacles on footpaths - and not only 100m in front of an expensive shopping mall.

It's similar to suggesting high speed trains everywhere in Thailand. Yes, theoretically it should be possible. Maybe in 100 years if enough people care.

 

 

[Khun Roberto]

9 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

But do you realistically think that will realistically happen in the foreseeable future?

 

It happened in Mexico City, which in many ways is a comparable metropolis, so yes, it could happen. If it's framed as helping older folk, with walkers and wheelchairs lots of Thais will sign on. 

 

[jak2002003]

Yet again another crack down?  How many is in now...and the situation is still the same. 

[racket]

Just like every 10 year announcement. 

[d2b2]

Just hahaha

[DJ54]

Pavement? Lost in translation I think they mean sidewalks

[new2here]

To me, it’s somewhat like drinking/driving issue… i would - at first offense - issue a spot fine.. say B200… if unable to pay, bike is seized as collateral..

 

on 2nd and 3rd offenses within 180 days of any prior offense, the bike is now subject to mandatory impounding for 3 then 7 days with impound fees payable plus an increasing fine.  On 4th office the bike is subject to seizure and forfeiture by the state. 

 

If you demonstrate a consistent pattern that you are unwilling to use said bike legally and by acting illegally you endanger others (ie pedestrians on the footpath/sidewalk) then i think it’s incumbent on the State to take it away as a means of protecting the public from a person whose demonstrated their unwillingness to exercise caution and/or comply with law.

 

[shackleton]

Not going to happen plus they need to get rid of the bikes which are illegal parked on the pathways as well ????

[Raymonddiaz]

Du déjà-vu ! Every few years same news. LOS is simply an amazing country to live in.