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Driver's Reckless Overtaking on Expressway Leads to Sedan Seizure

 

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A tense scene unfolded on the Si Rat expressway when a motorist, Mr Pitiphat Kanchanaphanurat, displayed reckless driving behaviour that resulted in the seizure of his sedan and a significant penalty.

 

Captured on video by a Facebook user, known as "Buffalo of the Road V1", Mr Pitiphat's white Tesla was seen cutting in front of vehicles from both the left and right sides, raising concerns among fellow drivers.

 

On November 19, the Dusit Provincial Court handed down a suspended one-month jail sentence, reducing it from two months due to his confession.

 

Mr Pitiphat, whose driver’s licence had expired, was also fined a total of 7,000 baht, including 5,000 baht for his driving offence and 2,000 baht for the expired licence.


Additionally, his driving privileges have been suspended for six months, and he is required to fulfill a year-long probation that includes community service and regular reporting to authorities.

 

His defence highlighted the stress induced from a personal disagreement with his girlfriend, which led to the reckless driving incident. This dispute was notably over GPS directions, adding to Mr Pitiphat's frustration on the road.

 

The court's decision to seize his Tesla reflects a stern stance against endangering public safety on the expressway. While Mr Pitiphat expressed a desire to meet and apologise to the affected parties, these attempts have reportedly been met with refusal.

 

This incident serves as a reminder of the critical importance of responsible driving, especially on high-speed expressways where safety must be a priority.

 

The authorities' action underscores their commitment to enforcing road safety laws and discouraging hazardous driving practices, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

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-- 2024-11-20

 

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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a conversation with reporters, Pitiphat expressed deep remorse, stating that the incident, which arose from a dispute with his girlfriend who was in the car, led to impulsive behaviour. The other driver honked at him, which further agitated him, prompting him to drive aggressively as seen in the viral video.

What a baby... 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr Pitiphat, whose driver’s licence had expired, was also fined a total of 7,000 baht, including 5,000 baht for his driving offence and 2,000 baht for the expired licence.

Ludicrous.

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Reports emerged on social media yesterday, November 18, of a white Tesla weaving dangerously through traffic on a motorway,

 

Normal day, on the roads of Thailand

for any vehicle type.. :coffee1:

 

 

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1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

What a baby... 

I don't think it had anything to do with an argument, it was obstructing the driver who beeped at him. This can be typical of some Thai drivers who become incensed at the sound of a horn and have their fragile egos bruised.

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4 hours ago, webfact said:

The court's decision to seize his Tesla reflects a stern stance against endangering public safety

 

In a previous report in AN, the guy said that the car was not his. He had borrowed it. :whistling:

 

4 hours ago, BrandonJT said:

2000 baht fine for not having a license.  Such a deterrant.

 

A bit more realistic than when I was fined back in 2000. It was 50 baht then. (They would not accept my paper UK licence.)

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7 hours ago, BrandonJT said:

2000 baht fine for not having a license.  Such a deterrant.

Do you know the difference between not having a driver's license and having an expired one? Apparently not!😉

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18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

a dispute with his girlfriend who was in the car, led to impulsive behaviour

 

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

a heated argument with his girlfriend, which led to his hospitalisation due to stress

 

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The other driver honked at him, which further agitated him, prompting him to drive aggressively

 

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

he avoided watching the full video online due to shame

 

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

I have been so stressed that I couldn’t eat or sleep. People have been calling me to insult me, which led to my hospitalisation.

 

Hub of man-babies.

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12 hours ago, BrandonJT said:

2000 baht fine for not having a license.  Such a deterrant.

If he had no licence then he would be driving without insurance as well I would think. 

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5 hours ago, ujayujay said:

Do you know the difference between not having a driver's license and having an expired one? Apparently not!😉

If your licence has expired, you don't have a licence.

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