New traffic laws explained: DUI could be 2 points or as much as 4

[rooster59 17,629]

New traffic laws explained: DUI could be 2 points or as much as 4

 

Image: TNA

 

Thailand is still coming to terms with the new traffic regulations that are coming in on September 20th, reported TNA MCOT. 

 

They reiterated that from that date police cannot take your licence. 

 

But you must have it with you or a digital one under the Department of Land Transport QR Licence app, available on Android and iOS.

 

They reminded the motoring public that pictures of your licence on a phone are not acceptable. 

 

Each motorist will get 12 points under the new system - from 1 to 4 points can be taken off for various infractions of the law. 

 

No helmet on a motorcycle, not wearing a seat belt and not paying a fine on time is worth one point.

 

There are two points for going through red lights, driving the wrong way and driving under the influence of alcohol (non-severe cases). 

 

In cases where drivers are very drunk or injuries are caused three or even four points can be taken away. 

 

Losing all 12 points means a 90 day suspension. Repeat offenders who lose their next 12 points will be banned for a year. 

 

Do this more than three times and the licence will be taken away, perhaps for good. 

 

Though the law starts on September 20th there will be campaigns starting on October 1st.

 

The full enforcement is expected to be made towards the end of the year. 

 

Regarding fines TNA reported that the authorities hope that now that the DLT and police are fully connected something can be done about the 80% of the Thai public who ignore fines. 

 

There are thought to be about 13 million unpaid fines on the books and by linking the police reports to the DLT when tax renewal time comes it is hoped that more fines will be paid. 

 

Source: TNA

 

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[NCC1701A 52,755]

3 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

and not paying a fine on time is worth one point.

so best to pay right on the spot then?

[NCC1701A 52,755]

"I thought you only stopped Farangs for not having a helmet."

"Farang all go to Vietnam. Not come back. So we start with Thais now. 400 baht."

 

 

[RotBenz8888 17,841]

7 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

In cases where drivers are very drunk or injuries are caused three or even four points can be taken away. 

I suppose one can be drunk driving and cause serious injuries or even death, 3-4 times before its game over? Is this a joke or what?

[andre47 1,186]

"driving under the influence of alcohol (non-severe cases). "

 

non-severe??

what is that?

cannot walk, but can drive?

 

 

[Reigntax 11,227]

7 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said:

I suppose one can be drunk driving and cause serious injuries or even death, 3-4 times before its game over? Is this a joke or what?

It's makes full sense to the Neanderthal brain of the Thai government and RTP

[worgeordie 44,492]

26 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Do this more than three times and the licence will be taken away, perhaps for good. 

But only for those that have one,

regards worgeordie

[Reigntax 11,227]

11 minutes ago, andre47 said:

"driving under the influence of alcohol (non-severe cases). "

 

non-severe??

what is that?

cannot walk, but can drive?

 

 

Yes, too pi$$ed to walk home. Its ok I can still drive. 3,4 or 5 times at least.

[Thaiwrath 35,956]

32 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

The full enforcement is expected to be made towards the end of the year. 

2050

[sammieuk1 20,006]

Good to see you can only jump 6 red lights now looking forward to empty roads 

[graemeaylward 2,713]

Disgusting! In UK even just over the alcohol limit leads to a court appearance with an automatic 12 month disqualification and a hefty fine (unlimited) or up to 6 months imprisonment! After such a conviction, your insurance premium will increase considerably. Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of alcohol or drugs could lead to up to 14 years imprisonment! 2 points on your licence is NOT a deterrent, but a licence to kill the next unsuspecting, blameless person on the road.


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[RJRS1301 9,743]

Perhaps immediate suspension for 3 months would have been more effective?

 

[PatOngo 43,702]

1 hour ago, RotBenz8888 said:

I suppose one can be drunk driving and cause serious injuries or even death, 3-4 times before its game over? Is this a joke or what?

No, this is the reality of Thai mentality!

[holy cow cm 12,083]

Yeah but how are video from CC tv going to get the right culprit? They should not be able to just send out tickets without red handedly catching them. I can see a lot of unwarranted false ticketing going on.

[Don Mega 9,625]

So no points for speeding, wish they would stop sending me tickets.