- Why should you not drive if you are drunk?
The nervous system stops working normally. Drunkenness causes dizziness and headache, which reduces concentration while driving. Decreased predictability of what’s ahead and reduced response to stress. The response of the brain decreases. Decreased ability to control the car. Decreased ability to control the body. vision Impaired hearing and judgment can lead to loss of balance while driving and collisions.
- Blurred vision.
You can’t see the road well because of the effects of alcohol.
Driving at night can cause more accidents
- Sleepiness.
It is common to fall asleep while driving due to fatigue.
If you drive drunk, you will be punished by law.
- For the first offense, 4 points will be deducted from the driver’s license.
- Injuring the public; Death, the maximum penalty is 10 years imprisonment and a fine
of 200,000 baht. Cancellation of driver’s license.
- First offense 1 year imprisonment or fine 5,000 – 2,000 baht
- Repeat offense If you drive drunk again within 2 years, the court will sentence you to prison and a fine.
- Imprisonment of more than 2 years, fine of 50,000 – 100,000 baht, confiscation or cancellation of driving license for 1 year.
Newly issued civil penalty rates effective September 5, 2022
4,000 fine for driving over the speed limit
Driving through a red light is fined 4,000 baht
For those crossing the street between pedestrians and horses
Failure to stop will result in a fine of 4,000 baht
2,000 baht fine for driving in reverse
2,000 baht fine for parking in a designated no-parking area
A fine of 2,000 baht for not carrying a motorcycle cover
A fine of 2,000 baht for not wearing a safety belt
Driving without regard to the safety of the public Imprisonment of not more than 1 year, a fine of not more than 5,000 – 20,000, or both imprisonment and fine shall be imposed.
Note – Penalties are added depending on the loss of motorists and road users.
What are the rights of bicycle riders under the law?
According to Thailand Cycling Club’s research summary “Rights of Road Cyclists”, the following 6 rights of cyclists have been confirmed.
- Right of way
According to Article 4 of the Constitution of Thailand 2014, while bicycle riders have the same freedom as a human being, the government has a responsibility to ensure that bicycle riders can use the road on an equal footing with other vehicles.
- The right to be protected from injustice and crime
According to Criminal Procedure Code 64, it cannot be assumed that a person does not understand the law, so bicycle riders must learn about their right to legal protection against illegality and crime.
- Rights under traffic laws
According to Section 82 of the Highway Code of 2522, bicycle riders must ride on the left side of the roadway. Therefore, in the construction of runways, places for mechanical riding must be built.
- The right to protection of victims injured by the law
Bicycle riders are entitled to 2 parts under the Law of 2535 on the Protection of Persons Injured by Traffic Accidents.
1) Compensation
2) Compensation Fund
- Rights under the Social Security Act
If the bicycle rider is a worker and has social security, according to the Social Security Law Year 2533, encountering danger or being sick; They are entitled to protection under 3 conditions: being disabled and being small.
- Rights within the government health insurance system
As a cyclist, you have the right to free access to standard public health services and the right to receive subsidies if you are injured during medical treatment.
Choosing a motorcycle helmet for the safety of children
Have the children wear the bike helmet before riding the bike.
Children are more prone to accidents because they “don’t have the same control over their bodies as adults.”
According to Thai industry standards
chin strap air vents; Audio hole Must have transparent windshields.
The size should be appropriate for the child’s head.
It should be tight, have corks inside, and have an eye-catching color on the front.
Fit the chin strap properly.
In the event of an accident, the helmet may fall off the child’s head.0Teach the child to wear a hat.
- Always wear a helmet before riding a motorcycle as an example to children.
- Teach children to wear helmet from an early age.
- Teach the child to know and understand the benefit of wearing a helmet.
A point to be aware of
Children under the age of 6 should avoid traveling by motorcycle and should be under the close supervision of their parents if traveling.
To make an emergency call
- Road accident 1137
- Emergency 191 (Police)
- Emergency accident or 1669 & 1646
Emergency illness
