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Cops get tough on chatting drivers
A new law affecting Chiang Mai motorists passed last month and implemented a few days ago bans the use of mobile phones while driving a car or a motorcycle. This has been put in place to counteract the number of road accidents caused by the driver of a vehicle losing concentration by talking on a mobile, phone. In an attempt to ease the change, any handsfree technology will be acceptable for now.
Drivers caught in violation of the new law face fines between 400 and 1000 baht, and police have been on the streets of Chaing Mai informing local drivers and tourists alike about the new rules. A parade left from the Airport Plaza shopping centre and continued along Hang Dong Road where explanatory leaflets were distributed to the public. The parade and the new law has been endorsed by Zoom Technology Ltd, who will provide a free headset or a Bluetooth device to people who can pass a Q&A relating to the new rules.
Posted by: Andrew on 22 May 2008, 16:13 -
Ban on cell phone driving
The Thai Traffic Police Office declared that the NLA (National Legislative Assembly) had passed the 8th draft of the land transport act, paving the way for a new law to be imposed banning the use of a hand-held mobile communication device while driving.
Thailand’s move to outlaw using a mobile phone while driving is due to take effect on May 8 and is hoped to help curb worsening road traffic accident statistics in the country.
As with other countries that observe a similar law, individuals will still be able to use mobile phones while driving, albeit ones that are connected up to a hands-free device.
The law specifically details that mobile communication devices must not be held, or even touched, while driving.
Those who are caught using a cell phone while driving after May 8 can expect to be stopped and fined between 400 and 1,000 baht.
Road blocks will periodically be set up to catch perpetrators as with current road blocks for speeding motorists, tax/insurance violators, and for other offences.
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Posted by: Andrew on 18 Feb 2008, 21:52