webfact Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Police ignoring motorbikes illegally using Pattaya tunnel By Jetsada Homklin Signs (inset) clearly point out what vehicles aren’t allowed through the underpass, but random checks show motorcycle daredevils are speeding through. When Pattaya’s Central Road bypass tunnel opened, police vigorously enforced rules barring motorcycles and large trucks from using the underpass. But that didn’t last long. Tourists and residents both have complained that large numbers of motorcyclists are speeding through the tunnel with little fear of being hit with the 1,000-baht fine. Police are nowhere to be seen. In August 2017, when the tunnel opened, 18 motorists were stopped and fined in its first three days of operation. Police said numerous signs clearly pointed out what vehicles aren’t allowed through the underpass. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/pattaya/police-ignore-motorbikes-and-trucks-illegally-using-pattaya-underpass -- © Copyright The Thaiger 2019-03-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith101 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 And this is different from the norm in what way , Thai dont care they just want to get there faster and the law doesnt matter especially when the BIB cant be bothered doing anything . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Maybe the Police realise that there is no logical reason to ban motorbikes from the tunnel and that the law, in this case, is an ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, edwinchester said: Maybe the Police realise that there is no logical reason to ban motorbikes from the tunnel and that the law, in this case, is an ass. I think you credit the Thai police with way more intelligence than they are due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 31 minutes ago, webfact said: Tourists and residents both have complained that large numbers of motorcyclists are speeding through the tunnel Why, how are they hurting them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Why, how are they hurting them? They are speeding.. so they are going fast enough not to stop traffic. I don't see why motor bikes can't use flyovers and tunnels. I can understand them not wanting slow moving food carts (motorbikes) there. However normal motorbikes don't hold up traffic. There is no logic to this. Its just Thais being elitist and car drivers wanting more room. There should be more people on motorbikes less in cars. Pollution wise its better and traffic wise its better too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, robblok said: They are speeding.. so they are going fast enough not to stop traffic. I don't see why motor bikes can't use flyovers and tunnels. I can understand them not wanting slow moving food carts (motorbikes) there. However normal motorbikes don't hold up traffic. There is no logic to this. Agree, the law banning motorcycles from free-ways etc was put in place many years ago when the average motorcycle was unable to keep up with traffic flow & big bikes were illegal and not allowed to be registered, but like most things in Thailand, change doesn't come easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, CGW said: Agree, the law banning motorcycles from free-ways etc was put in place many years ago when the average motorcycle was unable to keep up with traffic flow & big bikes were illegal and not allowed to be registered, but like most things in Thailand, change doesn't come easily. Change does not come easy because people riding motorcycles are considered a lower class. So its more important to keep the roads open (even if its only in their minds) for those who can afford cars. IMHO i never see the Thai goverment make changes like this that actually benefit the country. I see them mostly launching projects so they can take a cut. Making new laws and amending stupid old laws does not really seem to be done much as there is no money in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 59 minutes ago, edwinchester said: Maybe the Police realise that there is no logical reason to ban motorbikes from the tunnel and that the law, in this case, is an ass. 100% agree It is time Thailand modernised its attitude to roads - default should be all roads open to all vehicles with restrictions on motorways for scooters or motorbikes below 600cc a far simpler way of doing things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: Police ignoring motorbikes illegally using Pattaya tunnel Police ignoring drivers who don't stop at the red light, Police ignoring motorbikes on the sidewalk , Police ignoring drivers at high speed in town....and so on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxe1200 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, smedly said: 100% agree It is time Thailand modernised its attitude to roads - default should be all roads open to all vehicles with restrictions on motorways for scooters or motorbikes below 600cc a far simpler way of doing things ...how about 250ccm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenbone Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 18 minutes ago, fxe1200 said: ...how about 250ccm? biker clubs restrict membership below 600 cc cause they think they wont be able to keep up. i'll take their word for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, fxe1200 said: ...how about 250ccm? although some people refer to that as a big bike - it isn't you have to be careful when categorising by CC or engine size, it is not top speed that is the limiting factor - a scooter can do 110kph - my bike does that in 1st gear in under 3 secs with 5 more gears to go You must consider - stability braking acceleration etc all with 2up I remember riding a friends Honda Steed (400cc) and to be honest a 125cc scooter would give it a run - horrible slow and heavy and definitely not fit for motorway travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, brokenbone said: biker clubs restrict membership below 600 cc cause they think they wont be able to keep up. i'll take their word for it Thats funny as all the bikers i see, have mostly old men on them doing max speed of 140km, don't need a big bike to do that, but then again i was never into posing. with leather gear and denim tank tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenbone Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, stanleycoin said: Thats funny as all the bikers i see, have mostly old men on them doing max speed of 140km, don't need a big bike to do that, but then again i was never into posing. with leather gear and denim tank tops. its not the top speed, its the safe overtaking and leaving the red light behind, that requires cubic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 30 minutes ago, brokenbone said: its not the top speed, its the safe overtaking and leaving the red light behind, that requires cubic So you need a high a speed bike / Cubic, to over take other vehicles safely. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 6 hours ago, edwinchester said: Maybe the Police realise that there is no logical reason to ban motorbikes from the tunnel and that the law, in this case, is an ass. I don't decide which laws are logical or not; which I obey or not. However, it is easy to identify illogical people, as well as their posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, stanleycoin said: So you need a high a speed bike / Cubic, to over take other vehicles safely. You don't, but HP certainly helps & a lot more fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenbone Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, stanleycoin said: So you need a high a speed bike / Cubic, to over take other vehicles safely. .. yes, i need acceleration even uphill for safe overtaking, doubly so if i travel with a group. do you have a driving license ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Maybe police would be more active if there was a mandatory minimum number of leys say 15 fines a week for each cop to write out.. in mine country mobile phone in hand while driving 10,000 bht. speed 5 km above limit 2,500 bht no seatbelt 4,000 bht drunk driving 10,000 till 50,000.. going red light 7,000 bht.. serious money for a country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptypockets Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 53 minutes ago, Destiny1990 said: Maybe police would be more active if there was a mandatory minimum number of leys say 15 fines a week for each cop to write out.. in mine country mobile phone in hand while driving 10,000 bht. speed 5 km above limit 2,500 bht no seatbelt 4,000 bht drunk driving 10,000 till 50,000.. going red light 7,000 bht.. serious money for a country Stay in yourne country if that is what you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 26 minutes ago, emptypockets said: Stay in yourne country if that is what you like. I hate fines too but it does make the roads much more safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Benmart said: I don't decide which laws are logical or not; which I obey or not. However, it is easy to identify illogical people, as well as their posts. Neither do I but my comment was about the Thai Police having always implemented laws as they see fit. Not wearing a helmet outside of town, underage school kids without a motorcycle license getting to school, passengers in a pickup bed are examples that seem to get ignored by police and now this. Maybe you should take it up with Big Joke and ask him why the BIB are ignoring the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonboy Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 11 hours ago, robblok said: I don't see why motor bikes can't use flyovers and tunnels. There should be more people on motorbikes less in cars. Pollution wise its better and traffic wise its better too. 1. there is in this case no emergency lane, if a motorbike breaks down in the tunnel, it creates unsuspected problems. If a car is breaking down you will see it, because its much bigger 2. Motorbikes create much more polution with their primitive engines (lots of them are 2-stroke) than the fine-tuned and highly optimized car-engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenbone Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, tonboy said: 1. there is in this case no emergency lane, if a motorbike breaks down in the tunnel, it creates unsuspected problems. If a car is breaking down you will see it, because its much bigger 2. Motorbikes create much more polution with their primitive engines (lots of them are 2-stroke) than the fine-tuned and highly optimized car-engine the first point is a non-issue, except a bike can be much easier pulled away. the 2nd would be true if there was any 2-strikes around these days, but there isnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie999 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 13 hours ago, stanleycoin said: Thats funny as all the bikers i see, have mostly old men on them doing max speed of 140km, don't need a big bike to do that, but then again i was never into posing. with leather gear and denim tank tops. What a load of pathetic rot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie999 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 6 hours ago, tonboy said: 1. there is in this case no emergency lane, if a motorbike breaks down in the tunnel, it creates unsuspected problems. If a car is breaking down you will see it, because its much bigger 2. Motorbikes create much more polution with their primitive engines (lots of them are 2-stroke) than the fine-tuned and highly optimized car-engine Funny, I know of no other country that bans motorbikes from tunnels... seems your view is not widely shared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 17 hours ago, smedly said: 100% agree It is time Thailand modernised its attitude to roads - default should be all roads open to all vehicles with restrictions on motorways for scooters or motorbikes below 600cc a far simpler way of doing things In many cases the "motorway" is the only route for any vehicle, and they always provide a wide shoulder for motorbikes ( under 600cc ) to use. Try going from lamphun to Lampang without using the "motorway". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 6 hours ago, tonboy said: 1. there is in this case no emergency lane, if a motorbike breaks down in the tunnel, it creates unsuspected problems. If a car is breaking down you will see it, because its much bigger 2. Motorbikes create much more polution with their primitive engines (lots of them are 2-stroke) than the fine-tuned and highly optimized car-engine How long since you were in LOS? 2 stroke m'bikes are hardly seen on Thai roads now, though my ex BIL had one he kept in his house as he had fond memories of it. A modern m'bike or scooter 4 stroke engine is no more polluting than any other road vehicle on Thai roads. PS. I do remember the good old days when dozens of 2 stroke m'bikes gathered at the red lights on Bangkok streets, and the cloud of exhaust fumes was something to behold when the lights turned green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 11 hours ago, brokenbone said: yes, i need acceleration even uphill for safe overtaking, doubly so if i travel with a group. do you have a driving license ? Yes i do. been riding bikes for 49 years. started at 9 years old, racing them at 13. so i have very little experience !!!!!!!!!!! I can over take cars and bikes on my supper powerful 125 Honda wave with the shopping basket on the front, with ease, I also go past the big bike boys in the traffic jams, Maybe you need to improve your riding ability or get a smaller bike. Ps do you make vroom vroom noises at the traffic lights, before waking the throttle open to sprint to the next set of lights or traffic jam 300 yards up the road ? Big bikes in Thailand are just for posing on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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