chado Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) how does paying the fine for driving a motorbike without a helmet works? what if you don't pay? or pay N days later? after you pay, you get driving license back, correct? I mean, after you're given a paper-bill which states that you've violated the rules by not having your helment on and a policeman has told you to pay the fine in a policestation. Edited May 8, 2017 by chado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Usually they take your license and its available for pick up when the fine is paid. Driving with no license then they take the keys until the fine is paid. I'm on a first name basis with the pay fine lady and the get back license guy in Pattaya, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 It has been said that in certain circumstances you can ‘expedite’ the process by giving the fine monies to the officer in question. This precludes cumbersome paperwork and ensures that you retain possession of your license. Bear in mind that this is only a rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laza 45 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 12 hours ago, Peterw42 said: Usually they take your license and its available for pick up when the fine is paid. Driving with no license then they take the keys until the fine is paid. I'm on a first name basis with the pay fine lady and the get back license guy in Pattaya, lol That is right.. usually they take your licence and you pay your fine and pick the license up at the police station... or like happened a few months ago when driving with the brother-in law... he gets stopped for 'speeding''.. no radar mind you... you can give me 200 Bt now or I take your license and you drive (20 ks) to the police station and pay 400 Bt... what you want to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Anyone who drives a motorbike without wearing a helmet is an idiot. I fail to understand what problems some have driving motorbikes wearing helmets? I have been out on my motorbike during the blazing heat. It has become so hot on top of the helmet that it`s possible to fry an egg on there. So those not wearing them must be getting their brains boiled inside their skulls. Also, a bug or a small stone hitting the face at speed, can have the same affect as a bullet, possible for an eye to get knocked out. At one time a wasp hit my helmet and cracked the visor. These laws are implemented for our own protection, ABIDE BY THEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themerg Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I am Upstate New York, USA. There is a helmet law , which, all persons on a motorcycle on public roads WILL wear a helmet. Wear the helmet and Shut up. This is a stupid subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenifer d Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, cyberfarang said: Anyone who drives a motorbike without wearing a helmet is an idiot. I fail to understand what problems some have driving motorbikes wearing helmets? I have been out on my motorbike during the blazing heat. It has become so hot on top of the helmet that it`s possible to fry an egg on there. So those not wearing them must be getting their brains boiled inside their skulls. Also, a bug or a small stone hitting the face at speed, can have the same affect as a bullet, possible for an eye to get knocked out. At one time a wasp hit my helmet and cracked the visor. These laws are implemented for our own protection, ABIDE BY THEM. oh come on, now... such sanctimonious moralizing- those of us who have been riding motorcycles ALL our lives (in my case, since i was 7 years old, i'm 61 now) know that helmets can impair sight, hearing, and perception- and in US, i drove mainly BIG road bikes, 1000 cc+***... on the island, we keep our helmets with us in case the police have a checkpoint, usually near the end of the month when they need tea money; the traffic flow and general speed is not so great so as to necessitate a helmet on the island(s)... however, when driving on the mainland via the highway to our provincial capital, yes we wear helmets- when one is driving 80-120 kph, they can be of great assistance to keep our brains from splattering- ***but if one does have a mishap at high speed, the helmet will only protect the head, and one's demise is quite likely nonetheless, helmet or no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, jenifer d said: oh come on, now... such sanctimonious moralizing- those of us who have been riding motorcycles ALL our lives (in my case, since i was 7 years old, i'm 61 now) know that helmets can impair sight, hearing, and perception- and in US, i drove mainly BIG road bikes, 1000 cc+***... on the island, we keep our helmets with us in case the police have a checkpoint, usually near the end of the month when they need tea money; the traffic flow and general speed is not so great so as to necessitate a helmet on the island(s)... however, when driving on the mainland via the highway to our provincial capital, yes we wear helmets- when one is driving 80-120 kph, they can be of great assistance to keep our brains from splattering- ***but if one does have a mishap at high speed, the helmet will only protect the head, and one's demise is quite likely nonetheless, helmet or no... You remind of an uncle I had. When the wearing of seatbelts was imposed in Britain during the 1970s, he flatly refused to wear his belt when driving, saying; he knows best, seatbelts are a hindrance more than beneficial. Yet it`s been statistically proven that car seatbelts have saved thousands of lives worldwide since the laws have been implemented. Obviously no one can tell you what to do, because you know better than all the experts and consider the laws are deliberately implemented to make our lives uncomfortable rather then for our own safety. Good for you. you tell em straight. I`m sure you know exactly what you`re doing, but I for one, won`t be following your example. Edited May 9, 2017 by cyberfarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 2 hours ago, jenifer d said: oh come on, now... such sanctimonious moralizing- those of us who have been riding motorcycles ALL our lives (in my case, since i was 7 years old, i'm 61 now) know that helmets can impair sight, hearing, and perception- and in US, i drove mainly BIG road bikes, 1000 cc+***... on the island, we keep our helmets with us in case the police have a checkpoint, usually near the end of the month when they need tea money; the traffic flow and general speed is not so great so as to necessitate a helmet on the island(s)... however, when driving on the mainland via the highway to our provincial capital, yes we wear helmets- when one is driving 80-120 kph, they can be of great assistance to keep our brains from splattering- ***but if one does have a mishap at high speed, the helmet will only protect the head, and one's demise is quite likely nonetheless, helmet or no... You said if you have a crash at high speed one's demise is quite likely even with a helmet, that 's correct if your riding like most Thai with flip flops and shorts but if decked in leathers and boots or balistic nylon you can slide a long way without having your skin ripped off or dying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbolino Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Laza 45 said: That is right.. usually they take your licence and you pay your fine and pick the license up at the police station... or like happened a few months ago when driving with the brother-in law... he gets stopped for 'speeding''.. no radar mind you... you can give me 200 Bt now or I take your license and you drive (20 ks) to the police station and pay 400 Bt... what you want to do? seems like a case of blackmail surely this should NOT be ALLOWED !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koo Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 This is Darwin Awards stuff, anti-helmet protester dies because not wearing a helmet: http://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/07/04/new.york.motorcyclist.death/ I rest my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza73 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Come come, we are a bit hard on those who choose not to wear a helmet. Look on the bright side. They are assisting us in a cull of our less intelligent specimens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 4 hours ago, cyberfarang said: Anyone who drives a motorbike without wearing a helmet is an idiot. I fail to understand what problems some have driving motorbikes wearing helmets? I have been out on my motorbike during the blazing heat. It has become so hot on top of the helmet that it`s possible to fry an egg on there. So those not wearing them must be getting their brains boiled inside their skulls. Also, a bug or a small stone hitting the face at speed, can have the same affect as a bullet, possible for an eye to get knocked out. At one time a wasp hit my helmet and cracked the visor. These laws are implemented for our own protection, ABIDE BY THEM. im of the opinion if you dont want to wear a helmet up 2 u but u forgo any medical treatment thats free and any other costs incurred..................problem here "mai mee baht" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, garbolino said: seems like a case of blackmail surely this should NOT be ALLOWED !!! can they legally take your licence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laza 45 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 33 minutes ago, kannot said: can they legally take your licence? ...Yes it seems that they can.. it is the common practice.. although that doesn't necessarily mean it is legal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdch Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 8 hours ago, Hayduke said: It has been said that in certain circumstances you can ‘expedite’ the process by giving the fine monies to the officer in question. This precludes cumbersome paperwork and ensures that you retain possession of your license. Bear in mind that this is only a rumor. try: : khun mai tourist, lot daai maai krap and pay cash make sure u can show wallet with only 200 bht inside act poor fine can be as low as 100 bth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 12 hours ago, Hayduke said: It has been said that in certain circumstances you can ‘expedite’ the process by giving the fine monies to the officer in question. This precludes cumbersome paperwork and ensures that you retain possession of your license. Bear in mind that this is only a rumor. 555. Where I am it is still "pay on the spot" and sometimes a 50% reduction at the suggestion no paperwork need be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistabent Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 All I've ever seen in my several years in Ubon is pay on the spot, always 200B, and always official receipt. I've never had to pay for helmet as I would absolutely never get on a bike without a helmet, here or anywhere, but see people stopped daily and pay the 200B on the spot every time, Thai or Farang doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgy Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Sorry, you are wrong.There can't be brain which can be boiled So those not wearing them must be getting their brains boiled inside their skulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 ....ride fast die slow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 43 minutes ago, Rhys said: ....ride fast die slow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 There is a little known (at least it was to me at the time) cop shack on Jomtien Beach Road at the southern end. I was going to visit a friend less than a kilometer away, so I got on my motorbike without my helmet. Fast forward, the "arresting officer" invited me into the shack to "discuss" the ticket. I handed him a 500 baht note. When it appeared the transaction was over as far as HE was concerned, I demanded 100 baht change which he grudgingly gave me. Gotta love the BiB's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooo Upto Me Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 On 2017-5-9 at 10:29 AM, cyberfarang said: Anyone who drives a motorbike without wearing a helmet is an idiot. I fail to understand what problems some have driving motorbikes wearing helmets? I have been out on my motorbike during the blazing heat. It has become so hot on top of the helmet that it`s possible to fry an egg on there. So those not wearing them must be getting their brains boiled inside their skulls. Also, a bug or a small stone hitting the face at speed, can have the same affect as a bullet, possible for an eye to get knocked out. At one time a wasp hit my helmet and cracked the visor. These laws are implemented for our own protection, ABIDE BY THEM. Aha the new Tourist Police Volunteer Chief has spoken. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 23 hours ago, Laza 45 said: ...Yes it seems that they can.. it is the common practice.. although that doesn't necessarily mean it is legal.. hence the question is it legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chado Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 On 5/9/2017 at 10:29 AM, cyberfarang said: Anyone who drives a motorbike without wearing a helmet is an idiot. I fail to understand what problems some have driving motorbikes wearing helmets? I have been out on my motorbike during the blazing heat. It has become so hot on top of the helmet that it`s possible to fry an egg on there. So those not wearing them must be getting their brains boiled inside their skulls. Also, a bug or a small stone hitting the face at speed, can have the same affect as a bullet, possible for an eye to get knocked out. At one time a wasp hit my helmet and cracked the visor. These laws are implemented for our own protection, ABIDE BY THEM. maybe you an idiot. I don't drive faster than 40km, I better wear my light cap than a helmet that's been worn by thousands or hundreds of different people who rented a motorbike before me than I wear a heavy helmet which has no use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The "pay now" option, although it happens everyday, is disappearing. Everyone has a phone/dashcam/gopro to record video and police know this. You can record police asking for payment and have it on Facebook in 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anythingleft? Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Having been down the road a few times in my 25 years of motorbikes I would not ride without a lid. Saved me more than once, daft to not wear one or basic jeans and jacket in my opinion but each to their ownSliding down the road at 40kms can be pretty painful in shorts and flip flops believe meSent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Go to the market. Buy two watermelon the size of your head. Ride 40km and drop the first one on the road. Put helmet on the second one and repeat. Decide if you should wear a helmet by these results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I can't understand the logic of why a helmet makes the head hot ! The common ice bucket is lined with styrene as is a helmet. Maybe it is the hot head inside the helmet that s the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastos60 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) I have never been asked for my drivers license when I was caught driving with my girlfriend not wearing a helmet. I was the driver and was wearing a helmet. Had to hand over the keys to the bike and got about 30 minutes to go pay the fine. If I didn't return after 30 minutes they would load up the bike and I had to go get it at the impound. I ignored the warning, went for a bite to eat, went to the policestation to pay the 400 Baht fine and back to pick up the bike, but the police were gone, so was the bike, and not even the mototaxi guys were any help. Really had to convince them to take me to the impound to get my bike. That was a total of 800 Baht that day for my girlfriend not wearing a helmet. Edited May 11, 2017 by Bastos60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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