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What are the penalties for traffic violations?
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Thai media reports that authorities are considering a proposal to largely increase fines and prison sentences for driving without a license. The Ministry of Transport believes that the current laws have long been outdated and need to be updated. They want to raise the fine to 50 thousand baht (now 500), and the prison term - up to 3 months (now 30 days). Similar penalties are offered for drivers who have already been temporarily deprived of their rights (now it is only a fine of 2,000 baht). The fine for invalid rights is planned to be increased by 10 times - up to 10 thousand baht. Thus, the Thai authorities hope to modernize the laws and improve the driving culture. At the moment, this is just a proposal and penalties for traffic violations are still regulated under the law of 1979 - Land Traffic Act. Here is a short list of the main fines that tourists can get: driving without a license - 500 ฿, driving without a helmet - 500 ฿, driving without a greenbook * - 500 ฿, driving in a state alcohol/drug intoxication - 3,000฿ + other days in prison, parking in a prohibited place - 500฿.
