Popular Post webfact Posted January 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2023 by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - A new point system for motorists goes into effect on January 9, but police say they will prioritize encouraging awareness for the general public to understand these regulations before they are fully enforced. According to Highway Police Division commander Maj-General Ekkarat Limsangkat, the new point system was adopted to improve traffic law compliance, reduce accidents and improve road safety. Each motorist will begin with a total of 12 points. Points will be deducted for violations of traffic laws, with the most serious offenses resulting in the largest deductions. A driver’s license will be suspended if all 12 points are lost and their license will be revoked if they receive three suspensions within three years. Offenses such as speeding, not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle, or not wearing a seatbelt will result in a one-point reduction. Fleeing the scene of an accident will result in a three-point penalty, while drunk driving will deduct four points from the offender. Gen Ekkara said the system will be applied to every driver, but assures that these offenders will have a chance to reform depending on the situation. While some individuals thought the point deduction for drunk driving was "too little," he stressed that these violators will also face legal charges under the law which include prison and fines as well. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230108153808100 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo in Thailand Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Will losing points increase motor vehicle insurance rates? Hmmm since so many drivers don't have insurance... or drivers licenses... I guess it's a moot point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 Oh goody. I can get caught drunk driving three times before they take my license away. Actually, as I have a motorcycle and a car license, maybe I can get caught three times on each conveyance. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post damascase Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 There is no ‘road enforcement’ at all here in TH, as we can all see, and that is not going to change with those new rules. During the (in)famous seven dangerous days around the end of the year the traffic rules would be ‘strictly enforced’, according to governmental announcements in the press. The police’s interpretation of this, as far as I can see, seems to be setting up a roadside tent along main roads, from where passing traffic is observed (as far as eating, drinking and looking at phones allows, of course).. I happened to pass such a checkpoint where they actually stopped some road users, but they waved the two 11-12 year old girls on 2 scooters, needlessly to say without helmets too, in front of me through without hesitation. If strictly enforced, by patrolling roads, I’m sure many people would be found burning all of their points in a single day…….. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 "before they are fully enforced." These "laws" will never be fully enforced.....no road rules are ever enforced! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DUNROAMIN Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 Never happen, where I live within 12 months nobody would have a license. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: According to Highway Police Division commander Maj-General Ekkarat Limsangkat, the new point system was adopted to improve traffic law compliance, reduce accidents and improve road safety. Dreamers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: encouraging awareness for the general public to understand these regulations before they are fully enforced. How does one 'encourage awareness'? Thais are unaware of other people in the world and hold group conversations blocking escalator exits & blundering into others on foot never mind vehicles! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: Offenses such as speeding, not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle, or not wearing a seatbelt will result in a one-point reduction. Fleeing the scene of an accident will result in a three-point penalty, while drunk driving will deduct four points from the offender. Crazy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 What license to suspend will be the most asked question I suspect ???? 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 From the mentality of the drivers. I doubt they are really going to care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Clearly the roads are not "enforced". They are full of potholes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, ChrisY1 said: "before they are fully enforced." These "laws" will never be fully enforced.....no road rules are ever enforced! Well, they do enforce them when they need the cash ???? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Fines and the license requirements will be ignored as usual. There's no effective enforcement here as Thais can't manage to do anything effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjeff Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 6 hours ago, webfact said: Fleeing the scene of an accident will result in a three-point penalty, while drunk driving will deduct four points from the offender. ...while those offenses lead immediately to jail in most other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eaglekott Posted January 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) How many points for driving without a Driving License? Edited January 9, 2023 by Eaglekott 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbangkok Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 500 baht palmed no points no follow up , thank you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 The value of bribes demanded by traffic cops got a huge boost today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbooboo Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Hmmm… for new enforcement to have an effect, wouldnt that mean police would have to actually get out and do something? I suggest this is doomed to fail ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 They will be fully enforced... Until the tea money is paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asean Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 sad to see that this page has seriously become nothing more than a Thai / Thailand bashing site... It makes me wonder just how horrific conditions are back home for so many of these expats who still prefer to live here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverlomsak Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Eaglekott said: How many points for driving without a Driving License? Easy tattoo forehead with amounts of points left, change number every time person is caught. Never happen of course, but just in case, my forehead is so high it reaches my collar at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 New Road Enforcement Takes Effect January 9 Now wait for the cops to make up the size of the New donation to Buy back your points so that one doesn't lose any points on Paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 What is 'road enforcement'. Does in mean the road is build on properly enforced/reinforced foundations? Some very poor reporting / journalism here, same in many stories/reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Bottom line - - What chance is there these new rules will be fairly enforced with no corruption? - No chance, total waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 6 hours ago, mikebell said: How does one 'encourage awareness'? Thais are unaware of other people in the world and hold group conversations blocking escalator exits & blundering into others on foot never mind vehicles! I refer to this as a lack of spatial awareness and it is something every Thai learns unconsciously when growing through childhood. It surely counts as a major factor in road traffic accidents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decline Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 3 hours ago, asean said: sad to see that this page has seriously become nothing more than a Thai / Thailand bashing site... It makes me wonder just how horrific conditions are back home for so many of these expats who still prefer to live here. UK is pretty horrific Thailand the better of two evils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 So, a drunk traffic’s cop don’t lose points if they just stand and don't drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerculler Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 All puff and no wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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