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Tell us about the fines in Phuket?
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What are the penalties for traffic violations? Thai media reported that authorities are considering a proposal for a major increase in fines and prison terms 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 The Ministry of Transport believes that the current laws have long been outdated and need to be updated.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 500, and the prison term - up to 3 months. Similar penalties are offered for drivers who have already been temporarily deprived of their rights (this 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 1979 Land Traffic Act. Here is a short list of the main fines that tourists can receive: • driving without a license - 500฿ • driving without a helmet - 500฿ • driving without a greenbook* - 500฿ • driving in a state alcohol / drug intoxication - 3.000฿ + day others in prison • parking in a prohibited place ** - 500฿ * greenbook - certificate of registration of the vehicle, it is worth asking for a copy from the landlord. **red and white border, No Parking sign - Section 57
