Modifying headlights can cost motorists up to Bt50,000 in fines

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Modifying headlights can cost motorists up to Bt50,000 in fines

By THE NATION

 

 

Motorists who have modified their headlights or taillights may face fines of up to Bt50,000, the Department of Land Transport warned recently.

 

“We have received complaints via the 1584 hotline about people’s visibility being affected by headlights and taillights that have been modified to be too bright, flashing or in colours other than those specified by law, such as blue,” said Jantira Buruspat, deputy director-general.

 

“Such modifications go against the 1979 Vehicle Act, which stipulates a maximum penalty of Bt2,000 if the vehicle’s equipment fails to meet legal requirements. It also violates the 1979 Land Transport Act, which stipulates a maximum penalty of Bt50,000 for adding objects to vehicles that can harm other people’s physical or mental health,” she added.

 

Jantira said Land Transport Offices in all provinces as well as certified vehicle inspection centres have been instructed to strictly screen vehicles for modifications when motorists come in for licence renewal or yearly inspection.

 

“Owners of vehicles that fail to meet requirements will be told to rectify their equipment before their licence is renewed or vehicle inspected,” she said. “We are also working with police by getting officers to randomly inspect vehicles at selected checkpoints. Officials can immediately press charges if any vehicles are found with modified headlights or taillights.”

 

Photos or video clips of vehicles with modified lights can be sent to Line ID @1584DLT, Facebook @dlt1584, http://ins.dlt.go.th/cmpweb/ or via email: [email protected], along with licence number and date and time the pictures were taken.

 

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30398502

 

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[worgeordie 44,557]

I hope the include those ones with "Blacked out" rear lights.

I mean how stupid can they get.

regards worgeordie

[MadMac 1,745]

And all the bike driving without rear lights still don't do anything wrong. Looks like a new idea to collect BiB taxes.

[PatOngo 44,816]

  

14 minutes ago, webfact said:

Motorists who have modified their headlights or taillights may face fines of up to Bt50,000, the Department of Land Transport warned recently.

I guess that would depend on your social standing and "who you know"!

[Golden Triangle 5,572]

Another flash in the pan crackdown, I really don't know why they bother announcing it, nothing is ever done to address the problem, Thailand the country where you do as you please and no one cares.

[NanLaew 22,740]

23 minutes ago, webfact said:

It also violates the 1979 Land Transport Act, which stipulates a maximum penalty of Bt50,000 for adding objects to vehicles that can harm other people’s physical or mental health,”

So, just add any Thai driver behind any wheel and Pow!... there's a 50 grand fine right there.

[ThailandRyan 16,875]

I just enjoy the cars that drive at night that have all of the neon on the undercarriage and across the grills, then add in the strobe effect blue headlights, and the lights inside the front windshield that flash outwards as well.  Makes me think it is a rolling disco or gogo.....The same with the tricked out motors I have seen with all of the flashing strobe lights.1, but the best ones are the Tuk Tuk's. 

 

[JonnyF 13,515]

Good.

 

For people who modify their rear lights to be white instead of red, double it. The stupidity of that beggars belief. 

[AlfHuy 2,475]

50,000 fine

or you say "fine", here you go, take the envelope.

[AlfHuy 2,475]

What's about them?

[Tyler Visan 163]

1 minute ago, AlfHuy said:

What's about them?

Can you imagine the mentality of the person who drives such a bus. Thicko!    

[ThailandRyan 16,875]

5 minutes ago, Tyler Visan said:

Can you imagine the mentality of the person who drives such a bus. Thicko!    

It is the ultimate party bus.  Once at your destination they set up the stage with the GoGo poles and the Coyotes entertain you at each of the temples they drive you too.

[AlfHuy 2,475]

Or exhaust pipes so big, you can hide a small car in it.

[ThailandRyan 16,875]

1 minute ago, AlfHuy said:

Or exhaust pipes so big, you can hide a small car in it.

What their not Barbequing pork Chops, damnit, I lost that bet.....

[Berkshire 16,514]

9 minutes ago, AlfHuy said:

What's about them?

That would be cool to see at night if all those headlights actually worked.  May need to wear sunglasses though....5555.