webfact Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Bangkok motorcyclists beware! - no license and cops will take your bike! Picture: Thai Rath BANGKOK: -- Bangkok police have said that from next week motorcyclists riding without a license and insurance will have their bikes taken away, albeit temporarily. The announcement comes after a ministerial level meeting was held Tuesday in which orders were issued to get tough with the illegal activity of motorcyclists, reported Thai Rath. Those who drive the wrong way, drive on the sidewalk and break the speed limit can also expect to be fined between 500 and a 1,000 baht. Announcing the news Withaya Prayongphan of the met police said that he had instructed all 88 metropolitan police stations to get tough after orders from national police chief Jakrathip Chaijinda came following a ministerial level meeting about traffic and road accidents on Tuesday. He said that statistics gathered at Songkran showed that 30-40% of motorcyclists involved in accidents had no license or insurance. He was referring to the Phor Ror Bor insurance that costs bikers about 600 baht annually for cover. Licenses cannot be renewed unless this has been paid up front. Withaya said that confiscation of vehicles would be temporary. Fines for other illegal driving offences would be as follows: Driving in the wrong direction: 500 baht. Driving on the footpath: 400 to 1,000 baht Not wearing a helmet: 500 baht. Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-05-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 At long last a move to stop some of the madness on the roads. It would be best if they held on to the bike until the person came to collect it, WITH a driving license. I also hope they don't just restrict this to just Bangkok, but do it nationwide. Folks will get the message quite quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren palmer Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 1 minute ago, darksidedog said: At long last a move to stop some of the madness on the roads. It would be best if they held on to the bike until the person came to collect it, WITH a driving license. I also hope they don't just restrict this to just Bangkok, but do it nationwide. 100% right, make sure when they collect the bike they have everything, licence, insurance , and a crash helmet, oh and sober would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 ...thanks for the heads up ... on the pegs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 It won't happen. Just more pocket money for the police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 52 minutes ago, Wiggy said: It won't happen. Just more pocket money for the police. Does happen. My neighbour a lt Col traffic cop collected numerous bikes that he then sold privately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sure Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Nevermind motorcyclists, what about car drivers driving illegally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark01 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 The roads will not be any safer. The police will have more money for their Mia nois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 The 'crackdown' will last until the middle of next week and then be forgotten. Like every other 'crackdown'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 3 hours ago, webfact said: He was referring to the Phor Ror Bor insurance that costs bikers about 600 baht And where did they get this figure from? I renewed 3 weeks ago and it was 325 baht....... Just checked and probably refers to a car as my compulsory insurance for a truck was 645 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 3 hours ago, webfact said: Driving in the wrong direction: 500 baht. Driving on the footpath: 400 to 1,000 baht Not wearing a helmet: 500 baht. Yeah right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Wiggy said: It won't happen. Just more pocket money for the police. Where do you think that the cops got their personal motor bikes that they are riding ? 90% probably were from taking them away from racers and youngsters with no license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Collecting the uninsured motorbikes in the village(s) would seriously calm traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardrunner Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 and the sooner it is rolled out nationwide and ENFORCED nationwide the better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 "Somchai, Darlink, new Mercedes Model looks velly nice" No Ploblem Tee rak, will collect the deposit next week on Sukhumvit............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Yea, yea, yea...I see more people doing all of this than ever before...driving right past the police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickmouse1 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Good business. Much better than the odd 500 B?????? Very INNOVATIVE FORCE?✌?ANY JOB 4 ME??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon4637435435 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Good take them and the cars too! That way next time someone scratches up my vehicles they wont need to run away because they will have a license! Fact is police should be taken off the force for asking/accepting bribes so they dont take the bikes which is all that will come from this circus act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstar1 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Yada Yada Yada here we go again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Excellent, but what are the speedlimits for motorbikes in Bangkok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namplik Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 2 hours ago, topt said: And where did they get this figure from? I renewed 3 weeks ago and it was 325 baht....... Just checked and probably refers to a car as my compulsory insurance for a truck was 645 baht Does that not depend on size of the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Hogs rule..CS 750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 43 minutes ago, Namplik said: Does that not depend on size of the bike? Don't know but even if it is for the average user it is still not going to cost them anywhere near 600 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 2 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Collecting the uninsured motorbikes in the village(s) would seriously calm traffic As well as the underage unlicensed. One family bought a 9 year old a small motorbike which has since been discarded and now just short of 11 she rides around on a full sized one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Next week's headlines: Commerce grinds to a halt in Bangkok as a large percentage of deliveries cease, and vast numbers of employees can't get to work in the morning... The Elite won't stand for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 6 hours ago, Sure said: Nevermind motorcyclists, what about car drivers driving illegally? What do you mean never mind motorcyclists? What nonsense. Do you never walk on Bangkoks pavements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeyrobot Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 4 hours ago, topt said: And where did they get this figure from? I renewed 3 weeks ago and it was 325 baht....... Just checked and probably refers to a car as my compulsory insurance for a truck was 645 baht Last time I renewed my motorbike licence I did not need the insurance , do the mean the motor bike registration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 4 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: The 'crackdown' will last until the middle of next week and then be forgotten. Like every other 'crackdown'. What???? That's more than the usual 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DepDavid Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Until there is a proper patrol for law enforcement they can only dream of controlling anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 3 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Collecting the uninsured motorbikes in the village(s) would seriously calm traffic Yes, and the local schoolkids won't have their transport to get to school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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