Bangkok bans parking under BTS stations to ease traffic

[webfact]

 

Bangkok’s traffic management authorities have implemented a new regulation prohibiting parking in the indented areas of central road islands beneath BTS Skytrain stations. The regulation, which took effect immediately, aims to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce accidents caused by illegal parking.

 

The Royal Gazette announced a traffic regulation for Bangkok, effective today, which forbids parking in the indents of central road islands under BTS Skytrain stations. This directive comes after it was observed that the public was misusing these spaces designated for the maintenance vehicles of the BTS system, leading to operational disruptions and traffic issues.

 

The new traffic regulation, issued by the head of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s traffic police, states that all vehicles are prohibited from parking in these specific areas unless they are BTS maintenance vehicles. This measure is in response to the misuse of these spaces by the general public, which has resulted in hindrances for maintenance vehicles and obstacles to traffic flow, potentially causing congestion and accidents.

The regulation was established under the authority granted by Section 139 (2) of the Land Traffic Act of 1979, which, aligned with Sections 26 and 38 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand of 2017, allows for certain limitations on personal freedoms for the sake of state security and public order.

Following the National Police Office’s Order No. 62/2566 dated January 25, 2023, the police commissioner of Bangkok or an appointed deputy is authorised to enforce this traffic regulation, which specifically states:

 

1. The regulation is officially titled Traffic Chief of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Regulation on the Prohibition of Parking for All Types of Vehicles at All Times, Except for BTS Maintenance Vehicles in the Indented Areas of Central Road Islands Underneath the BTS Skytrain Stations, BE 2567 (2024).

2. The regulation is in effect from the day following its announcement in the Royal Gazette.

3. The prohibition applies to all vehicles, with the exception of BTS maintenance vehicles in the specified areas beneath the following BTS Skytrain stations: Lat Phrao Intersection, Phahon Yothin, Ratchayothin, Sena Nikhom, Kasetsart University, Forest Department, Bang Bua, 11th Infantry Regiment, Wat Phra Sri Mahathat, Phahon Yothin 59, Sai Yud, Saphan Mai, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Air Force Museum, Khu Khot, Bang Chak, Punnavithi, Bang Na, Bearing, Krung Thonburi, Wongwian Yai, Pho Nimit, Talat Phlu, Wutthakat, and Bang Wa.

4. Upon the enforcement of this regulation, any previous regulations, rules, or orders that conflict with this one are hereby revoked, reported KhaoSod.

 

The announcement, dated February 29, was signed by Deputy Police Commissioner Thawatchai Wongsanga, acting in place of the Bangkok Police Commissioner and head of the city’s traffic police.

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Picture courtesy of pptvhd36

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-11

 

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[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Bangkok’s traffic management authorities have implemented a new regulation prohibiting parking in the indented areas of central road islands beneath BTS Skytrain stations. The regulation, which took effect immediately, aims to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce accidents caused by illegal parking.

Have a "Roll-back" truck cruising the area... if it's parked illegally... move it to a compound with a heavy fine to come get it released.

[Rampant Rabbit]

more  poor  design at the construction stage as usual, they could  have easily  implemented and area to pull into for taxis etc and people being dropped  off

[Rampant Rabbit]

4 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Have a "Roll-back" truck cruising the area... if it's parked illegally... move it to a compound with a heavy fine to come get it released.

keep  that sheite in the west thanks

[khunjeff]

I'm not sure why this wasn't already prohibited, but the bigger question is whether there will actually be any enforcement. (And given that the indented area in the photo has no sign saying "no parking" or "official vehicles only", it's not surprising that people were "misusing" it.)

[brianthainess]

Then the curbs should be yellow or red and white not black and white.  

[HampiK]

I think it would often help a lot already, if they would take parked cars next to the red/white serious.

I see a lot of cars parking everywhere. and stop for a short period many times in second row. Mean from the 3 lanes 1 lane is avalable to drive. If they would go against this parking, then many streets would be much easier to drive.

 

And this new rule... will probably not change much, as nobody there to take care of the rules.

[Grusa]

Ic they can't stop double parking outside banks, etc, and taxis of various sorts grabing every space they can, this won't work either. Too many selfish drivers.

[ikke1959]

We have built every square meter with houses, shops, restaurants  but we have never thought there would be traffic and they need parking space.. Where can find a parking space in Bangkok?? Besides that Thais park their car where they want even in curves, or at white/red blocks before the traffic lights and even the police doesn't enforce anything or do the same.. Seen many times here in my place

[josephbloggs]

3 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

more  poor  design at the construction stage as usual, they could  have easily  implemented and area to pull into for taxis etc and people being dropped  off

Where?

[Bangkok Barry]

4 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

more  poor  design at the construction stage as usual, they could  have easily  implemented and area to pull into for taxis etc and people being dropped  off

 

Dropping off is different to parking.

[Bangkok Barry]

 

In many cities the area would be used for emergency vehicles to wait until needed, so they wouldn't have to travel from afar to reach an incident. Often the police will wait there, but in Thailand of course that would be out of the question.

[Rampant Rabbit]

32 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

Dropping off is different to parking.

not when it takes em 10 minutes

[PETERTHEEATER]

6 hours ago, khunjeff said:

I'm not sure why this wasn't already prohibited, but the bigger question is whether there will actually be any enforcement. (And given that the indented area in the photo has no sign saying "no parking" or "official vehicles only", it's not surprising that people were "misusing" it.)

The image in the OP shows the kerb painted black and white indicating a legitimate parking zone.