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    In A Historic Move, Police Start Enforcing Zebra Crossings
    02 September 2014



    Drivers in Bangkok are now legally required to stop for pedestrians at zebra crosswalks following a new campaign launched by police yesterday.

    Police announced last week that from 1 September onward, motorists who failed to stop at zebra crossings in Bangkok will face a fine of 500 baht.

    Although the current Traffic Act does require drivers to stop at the crosswalks, the law has not been strictly enforced and many pedestrians in the capital city prefer to use the "pedestrian bridges" over roads to avoid risking their lives with the oncoming traffic.



    "Drivers who don't slow down their vehicles when they approach the crossing will be fined no more than 500 baht," Pol.Maj.Gen. Nipon said yesterday. "Pedestrians who don't use zebra crossing will also be guilty of violating the Traffic Act ... which carries a fine of no more than 200 baht."

    Two jaywalkers were fined yesterday for not using the zebra crossings, said Pol.Col. Pusit Witsetkamin, deputy Traffic Police chief.

    Pol.Maj.Gen. Nipon, who has a reputation for personally directing traffic on Bangkok's busy roads, said the campaign will help improve traffic around the Asoke Intersection.

    Police will also take additional measures to ease the notorious traffic in Asoke, such as banning vehicles from cutting the opposite lane and deploying more police officers to oversee the traffic, added Pol.Maj.Gen. Nipon.

    en.khaosod.co.th
    http://thailandchatter.com/showthrea...ll=1#post45112

  • #2
    It all sounds so good . . .

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    • #3
      Good, too many people become very arrogant behind the wheel of a car, you see that in London and elsewhere. Ignoring and even driving around people on pedestrian crossings is not uncommon. Putting a dent in their wallets will, hopefully make such persons think twice.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Mid View Post
        "Drivers who don't slow down their vehicles when they approach the crossing will be fined no more than 500 baht,"
        Better to simply speed up and mow them down.

        No penalties for that, especially if you're driving a Ferrari.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Mid View Post
          the financial district of Asoke.
          For the young and not so young ladies trading their goods in Soi Cowboy, Asoke is Bangkok's financial district but Sathorn is generally recognized as such by most.

          Will enforcement of zebra crossing law be sustained or will it just be another law of the month the BiB enforce?
          Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.

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          • #6
            Two jaywalkers were fined yesterday for not using the zebra crossings
            That's more like it. Keeping those dangerous pedestrians in check and making the roads safe for cars. Hurrah! Perhaps next, the junta could just eliminate pavements altogether.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Ronin
              Putting a dent in their wallets will, hopefully make such persons think twice.
              I'd rather see a dent in their skulls but sadly I don't think that is likely.

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              • #8
                This action will require policemen to do their jobs. I give it a month, tops.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Dan View Post
                  That's more like it. Keeping those dangerous pedestrians in check and making the roads safe for cars. Hurrah! Perhaps next, the junta could just eliminate pavements altogether.
                  Nah, eliminating people is more up their street. Perhaps they could have red oil drums ready between crossings to rapidly dispose of jay walkers.

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                  • #10
                    How many redshirts fit into one drum, how much fuel is needed to make it hot enough?

                    Perhaps some retired army officers from the 70s still remember?
                    Originally posted by Ergenburgensmurgen;n186588
                    What are you talking about, I don't post on Teakdoor.


                    https://thailandchatter.com/core/ima...ies/giggle.gif

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                    • #11
                      I remember the first time I wandered around BK, crap! I was stupid enough to think that traffic lights and Pedestrian crossings worked the same way as in !st world countries lol. New law enforcement of not I will wait until a buffer of vehicles is present before stepping off the side walk.

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                      • #12
                        This is a great idea. But first they have to teach the nonce behind to keep their distance, and that red lights and the back of a car actually mean something!

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