Crackdown: D-Day to begin Thursday on Thai traffic violations

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D Day to begin Thursday on traffic violations



BANGKOK: -- Beginning Thursday, motorists violating five traffic offences will be dealt with seriously by laws.

But before the police tough action, a PR campaign will be launched tomorrow to inform the public that the police will begin to strictly enforce traffic laws with fines and arrests in five major violations.

They are overtaking cars in prohibited areas, stopping beyond crossing lines, blocking intersections, driving the wrong way, and using fake licence plates.

Advisor to the national police commissioner Pol Maj Gen Wuthi Liptapanlop who is in charge of traffic, revealed the tough action to deal with violators after a meeting with senior Bangkok and provincial police to discuss traffic problems and complaints from the public about traffic violations.

The meeting was told that violations mostly happened at intersections.

He said the crackdown Thursday will target only at 199 intersections because police did not have sufficient manpower to regulate every intersection nationwide.

Of the 199 problem intersections, 90 are in Bangkok and have generated the most complaints.

Three intersections also were targeted in 18 different provinces, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chon Buri and Phuket.

He told the provincial and Bangkok police to crack down on traffic violators particularly arresting drivers who are caught overtaking cars in prohibited areas, stopping beyond crossing lines, blocking intersections, driving the wrong way, and using fake licence plates.

Strict enforcement of parking laws, particularly those stopping in “no parking” zones, also should be strictly enforced, Pol Gen Wuthi said.

The action aims to reduce traffic violations in order to minimise the likelihood of accidents and lower the number of road casualties, he added.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/d-day-begin-thursday-traffic-violations/


-- Thai PBS 2014-07-15

[ratcatcher]

Yippee, a crack down at last. Can't remember, when was the last one?

[BSJ]

555 I crack-up everytime I hear of another crack-down!

[huahinjoe]

what about patrolling the streets and doing some serious work like punishing who drives with the influence of drugs or alcohol instead looking for people who crossing the lines?!?!

They should seriously need a crackdown for sure, but first within their decision makers who come up with these silly unrealistic ideas followed by zero law enforcement.

[UbonRatch]

"He said the crackdown Thursday will target only at 199 intersections because police did not have sufficient manpower to regulate every intersection nationwide.

Of the 199 problem intersections, 90 are in Bangkok and have generated the most complaints.

Three intersections also were targeted in 18 different provinces, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chon Buri and Phuket."

Very obviously not enough police in this country, or those carrying out their duties to the full, at least.

[Confuscious]

No mention about wearing a helmet?

Oh, that's allowed in Thailand .....

[pookiki]

What about speeding and clearly marked speed limits on all thoroughfares and sois?

[taony]

This is like the fourth one this year.

Fake license plates? My God...

-*I typed this myself*-

[trainman34014]

Nothing about jumping red lights which is a major problem just about everywhere or Bikers riding on pavements. Could add to the list but give them a chance and see how it goes.

[LuckyLew]

How about a police officer taking bribes more than 5 times for letting traffic violators off are fired?

[UbonRatch]

D-Day is an unpronounced attack, as is H-Hour. So Thursday's the day, hey?

Why use a term, when announcing the day, when it's totally inappropriate to use such a term? Stop copying Western terms, if we're not your uncle, back-stabbers!

[UbonRatch]

"Three intersections also were targeted in 18 different provinces, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chon Buri and Phuket."

How does one get three intersections in 18 different provinces? Ghost intersections, are these, which link Phuket and the Chiangs?

[Cuchulainn]

Beginning Thursday........

Pathetic.

[tingtongfarang]

Does this mean the police also have to stop jumping red lights and riding on the wrong side of the road?

[kutjebu]

What about farangs driving motor bikes with only the shorts on and no driving license.

[geezgav]

How bout fining parents who don't have any regard for the safety of their young kids,babies and the like,by not giving them helmets while carrying them in precarious positions on motorbikes.absolutely disgusts me seeing that.

[FangFerang]

No mention about wearing a helmet?

Oh, that's allowed in Thailand .....

A Thai with no helmet -- no problem.

A foreigner with no helmet = ka ching!!

Edited July 15, 2014 by FangFerang

[mooris6]

Failing to signal when changing lanes?

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[3NUMBAS]

a bumper payday for those looking for a cheaper way out

[northernjohn]

I was wondering if it will affect tuck tuck drivers.

[Kanthralak 1]

Not to mention overtaking in the face of on-coming traffic. This is a very common practice by bus drivers. Seems bigger has right of way.

[Orac]

When will they include bolting a cart onto the side of your motorbike and loading it with things that will fall over if you go faster that 5mph and then mount an 8ft diameter umbrella on top that makes you about as wide as most cars but still allow you to jump to the front of the queue at traffic lights?

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[bristolgeoff]

all the rules that should be observed,how long will it last.also the rules they never inforce on the thais,everyone knows those ones

[DonaldBattles]

Second to China, Thailand has the worst drivers in the world. This is a culture that has grown for many generations and will not be easy to overcome. There are not enough police in the country to change their habits.

In Chiang Rai it has to be one of the worst places. It has been so long since I have seen a traffic policeman I have forgotten what they look like. Where are they? Hoping that the army can do something about this major problem. Chiang Rai deaths during Songkran is still the highest per capita in the nation.

[jaltsc]

Second to China, Thailand has the worst drivers in the world. This is a culture that has grown for many generations and will not be easy to overcome. There are not enough police in the country to change their habits.

In Chiang Rai it has to be one of the worst places. It has been so long since I have seen a traffic policeman I have forgotten what they look like. Where are they? Hoping that the army can do something about this major problem. Chiang Rai deaths during Songkran is still the highest per capita in the nation.

You need to spend some time in Cambodia. They might be worse than the Chinese. Drive on the wrong side of the road, ignore traffic lights (actually, many people told me that they didn't know what the traffic light was for). They make their turns 20 meters before the corner.

When I return to Thailand I get the feeling that the driving here is quite civilized. Of course, that feeling only lasts for the first week.

As for Songkran....Darwinism in action. Anyone who goes out on the road during Songkran deserves to be selected out of the gene pool. I make sure I'm not in the country until May since I realized that many people can't read a calendar and extend the "celebration" for an extra week or two.

[selftaopath]

I wonder if there are more "hubs" or "crackdowns" in Thailand???? Humnnnnnnnn?????

Results/data might be evasive, but those two dominate. lol

[DonaldBattles]

Chiang Rai is paralyzed for 2 weeks and as usual the police are no where to be found.

Does the police effective control anything in the provinces except extortion of motorcycle drivers.

[johna]

Well for motor cycle drivers it will be business as usual.

[Deacon Bell]

driving the wrong way,

Now this I want to see enforced. Especially for the motosai taxi guys.

That and riding on the pavement.

Unfortunately, no chance.

[TimCM]

Second to China, Thailand has the worst drivers in the world. This is a culture that has grown for many generations and will not be easy to overcome. There are not enough police in the country to change their habits.

In Chiang Rai it has to be one of the worst places. It has been so long since I have seen a traffic policeman I have forgotten what they look like. Where are they? Hoping that the army can do something about this major problem. Chiang Rai deaths during Songkran is still the highest per capita in the nation.

Having lived in both countries for many years, I would say the Chinese are better than the Thai's for driving. Though that is like comparing which type of cancer you would prefer. At least the Chinese drive on the right side of the road, most of the time.

And the police in China don't seem to target people for petty bribes like the BIB