Bangkok Lowers Speed Limit to 60 km/h Amid Safety Push

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Bangkok officials, as announced by the Royal Gazette on December 24, have implemented a new speed limit across the city as part of an effort to improve road safety.

 

The speed limit on most roads has been reduced from 80 km/h to 60 km/h, except on 13 major roads where the usual speed limits will remain intact. The roads exempt from this change include Vibhavadi-Rangsit and Bangna Trat, among others.

 

Around the royal area, motorists are further encouraged to reduce their speed to 50 km/h on roads such as Ratchadamnoen and Na Phra That.

 

Additionally, creating loud noises like honking is now prohibited in these royal vicinities.

 

This initiative, led by the Metropolitan Police Bureau, comes in response to road safety concerns, as speeding is a leading cause of accidents in Bangkok.

 

Failure to adhere to these speed limits can result in fines ranging from 200 to 1,000 baht, depending on traffic officers’ discretion.

 

 

Deputy Commissioner Thawat Wongsa-nga clarified the necessity of these changes, citing that Bangkok remains one of the few major cities without such a speed regulation.

 

The use of technology, including cameras, will aid in enforcing these new rules.

 

While some Thai motorists have expressed concerns over the adjustments, officials are committed to enhancing road safety and aiming to decrease accidents in the bustling city.

 

-- 2024-12-24

 

 

[petermik]

And who is going to enforce this....

[BangkokReady]

13 minutes ago, petermik said:

And who is going to enforce this....

 

Exactly.  Make it 30 if you want.  It doesn't matter if no one enforces it.

 

You don't even really have the option to go slowly, as all the speeders put you in danger.

[ikke1959]

So what?? Even with 80 nobody drives that they all speed much more  and nothing is happening...Think it will be different now??

Start with the trucks and overloaded cars to fine as they use the middle and right lanes. They will obstruct more

[lordgrinz]

Oh good, another law or rule that nobody will follow, and the RTP will absolutely not enforce.  

[alien365]

It's always gridlock anyway. To drive 60 would be a dream on the roads I take