Ramdas Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 As far as I’m concerned these thugs are the worst in terms of public danger, just yesterday I nearly had 3 accident in three different locations because they were riding on the wrong side of the roads, it was a real fluke to avoid them ! And what does the police do ?!!! They believe that a gps will fix a thai frame of mind, how destructive ????????♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 16 hours ago, new2here said: I’m a supporter of progressive penalties. I think a 3 year outright ban for FIRST* offenses is a bit too punitive... what I personally think is appropriate is something like a B1,000 fine or perhaps a 7-day suspension.. something like that for a first offense... The * above notes that IF offense results in physical injury to a pedestrian or damage to private property, THEN I think some kind of multiplier of the penalty would be appropriate. Second offenses within say 12 or 18 months would compound and at a proven 3rd offense within say 24 months, NOW i would support a 3yr ban outright. Overall for non-violent crimes, I’m not a fan of incarceration or penalties that majorly impede ones ability to be self sustaining... what I am a fan of for the non-violent infractions is monetary fines. My guess here only is that those that are committing these kinds of “sidewalk riding” aren’t on the higher income end - so fines imposed would be a bigger “hurt” than something like imprisonment... I am the opposite for crimes like money laundering and related major economic crimes.. here I favor imprisonment over outright fines... it’s harder to really put the hurt one some who has substantial assets via a fine - but take away their freedom and now I think you’ve got something that hurts. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Yeah sliding scale sounds a good idea. As you point out a scale of penalties that is commensurate with income earned on average and a penalty of money and suspension time in balance with that. third strike a hearty fine n longer suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Dough Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 The reality is that many "wins" are under pressure from the public to ride on the sidewalks so they can get to their destination quicker. If they don't comply they face losing fares. Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 18 hours ago, rooster59 said: Motorcycle taxis: Losing our jackets for three years for sidewalk riding is too long You don't have to lose your jackets for 3 years... just as you don't have to ride on the pavements ! Don't do it ! What your argument is saying is: ban us for one day, we'll take that then carry on again as normal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphGB Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Immediately impound the bike of anyone caught riding on pavements. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmartyn Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 When you put peoples lifes in danger by riding on a foot path. Maybe 3 years should be changed to 10 because they do not care. Specially along sukhumvit in Bangkok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRoadrunner Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 20 hours ago, Thaiwrath said: Don't ride on the sidewalks then ! Easy, innit ? Careful... new idea that requires responsibility and common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Obey. Comply. Yield. In many cases, all unknown attributes in this fair land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Jane Dough said: The reality is that many "wins" are under pressure from the public to ride on the sidewalks so they can get to their destination quicker. If they don't comply they face losing fares. Rooster The reality is once no one rides on the pavements, no one can complain about the length of the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Jail for 3 years? How about that? Sidewalks or footpaths are for pedestrians, not bikes. Suck it up. Your jacket or your liberty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChouDoufu Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 not to worry, motorcycle brethren. not one of ye shall lose thy jackets. donations to the policemans' ball may be collected on the spot. happy sidewalk riding to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Do something drastic like obeying the law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthis Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, soalbundy said: Do something drastic like obeying the law That's a bit over the top, ain't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNo1 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 This law seems too simple. Some mc taxi stands are on sidewalks and the motorcycles must pull up onto to the sidewalk to park. Some minimum distance should be specified before the law kicks in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 23 hours ago, Pattaya46 said: Agree, but this rule is just one among many from the traffic laws. Why should this one have such a different level of severity than other important rules, like stop, red light, alcohol... Because no-one is ever going to be banned for three years. It's an empty threat, like so many of Thailand's laws. It's a way they can intimidate and threaten, and then be seen as the nice guy when they actually ban them for a week or two instead. The person being threatened ends up thanking and wai-ing the person punishing them, thereby satisfying the ego of the man in uniform. Everyone ends up happy. It's the Thai way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChouDoufu Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 43 minutes ago, DogNo1 said: This law seems too simple. Some mc taxi stands are on sidewalks and the motorcycles must pull up onto to the sidewalk to park. Some minimum distance should be specified before the law kicks in. ummm......where's the righteousness in setting up a private taxi stand on a public sidewalk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 3 hours ago, DaRoadrunner said: Careful... new idea that requires responsibility and common sense. Common sense in Thailand?????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/26/2019 at 5:09 PM, rooster59 said: Motorcycle taxis: Losing our jackets for three years for sidewalk riding is too long Then, don't do it,..... and you'll keep your jacket, dumb***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/26/2019 at 1:32 PM, sunnyboy2018 said: The proposers of these laws are the wealthy corrupt power elite who drive around in chauffeur driven cars. At least they don't drive on the sidewalks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2talk Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Vacuum said: At least they don't drive on the sidewalks.... I still think a flexible approach would work better - and only enforce the rule where it's beneficial. There are MANY areas where allowing some sidewalk use is extremely beneficial and quite a few where it would keep bikes from going the wrong way up the road and having to overtake parked cars... THe idea that the infrastructure here is in any way sufficient and that rules can be blindly applied without regard to the local infrastructure is very western - and frankly not practical here. Nor would I welcome it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timendres Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 15 hours ago, Vacuum said: On 10/26/2019 at 8:32 PM, sunnyboy2018 said: The proposers of these laws are the wealthy corrupt power elite who drive around in chauffeur driven cars. At least they don't drive on the sidewalks.... Right. They plow into policemen on motorcycles, murdering them, then take a runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LammyTS1 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Remove all the illegally parked cars/vans and then they wouldn't need to ride on the pavements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/26/2019 at 5:21 PM, timendres said: Exactly. These Wins are under an onerous burden to pay "up the chain" for their jackets. Some pay over 100,000 baht for a 300 baht jacket. This penalty is an economic death sentence. So don't drive on the sidewalk then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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