Police Warn Against Reindeer Antlers and Coloured Lights on Cars

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Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

The Royal Thai Police have issued a warning against the recent trend of decorating vehicles with reindeer antlers and multi-coloured lights, reminding the public that such decorations are illegal and subject to fines.

 

In a Facebook post dated 16 December, the Royal Thai Police noted that these festive modifications could violate traffic laws.

 

Police Major General Siriwat Deephor, the deputy spokesperson, emphasised concerns from Police General Kittirat Phanphet, the National Police Chief, about the potential dangers these adornments pose.

 

The decorations might result in accidents or pose risks to other road users.

The police highlighted that adding protruding ornaments like reindeer antlers could exceed the width of the vehicle and be hazardous if they became detached while driving. Similarly, using coloured lights could confuse other drivers and obscure your vehicle's signals.

 

Under the Motor Vehicle Act B.E. 2522, specifically sections 12 and 60, such modifications could result in fines of up to 2,000 baht.

 

Additionally, if these decorations contribute to an accident causing injury or death, the driver may face charges of negligence resulting in harm or fatality.

 

The public is encouraged to report vehicles with dangerous modifications by capturing evidence and contacting police hotlines: 191, the traffic hotline at 1197, or the highway police at 1193, available 24/7, reported Daily News.

 

-- 2024-12-16

 

 

[CallumWK]

Maybe they could start with those that drive ALL YEAR round with clear white tail lights and red colored headlights

[Deserted]

But docorations make cars easier to see, that's got to cut down accidents. Better to have them.

[OneMoreFarang]

I think they should keep it. If I see one of them, I know right away there is an idiot in that car. 

[petermik]

Welcome to the festive season 555.......numpties