Don't go too fast on expressway | Bangkok Post: breakingnews

New cameras to catch speed demons

Published: 6 Mar 2013 at 17.55
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After a two-month test of high-tech cameras on two expressways in Bangkok, police this week have begun citing motorists caught speeding by the devices.

The high-defintion cameras were also placed along Burapha Withi and Bang Phli-Suksawat expressways, just outside Bangkok, according to the Traffic Division of Metropolitan Police Bureau.

The cameras are able to catch sharp images of speeding vehicles day and night. They provide "eye witness" backup of details of cars and trucks exceeding the speed limit.

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whathe
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Discussion 13 : 08 Mar 2013 at 13.1913
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A better deterrent to speeding is pulling over the driver at the time, and giving them a good dressing down,outside of their tinted car,then handing them the fine. A fine 2 weeks later in the mail diffuses the seriousness of the offence, and mostly fined drivers will drive very cautiously straight after being pulled over.
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Discussion 12 : 07 Mar 2013 at 08.3912
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@upena #9: The motorcycles are only speeding on the sidewalks because the cars block the road. If more people would use motorcycles instead of cars then the roads would not be blocked and all the bikes would drive on the road again.
I know this is not a good excuse but I am sure that is one solution to the traffic problem.
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Discussion 11 : 07 Mar 2013 at 07.5311
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Here's an idea. Keep the big trucks that seem have a max speed of 40 kmh off the roads. Or better yet, keep the big trucks that can go 41 kmh and decide they have to pass those going 40 kmh off the road.
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Discussion 10 : 07 Mar 2013 at 07.1410
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Let’s hope that the cameras are clearly signposted so that drivers are aware of these new cameras and slow down their speeds
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Discussion 9 : 07 Mar 2013 at 05.549
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What about the motorcycles speeding on Sukhumvit sidewalks?
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Discussion 8 : 06 Mar 2013 at 22.338
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can the camera's catch tailgaters? That would be nice
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Discussion 7 : 06 Mar 2013 at 21.577
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Okay - overspeeding rules are one part... but how about this scenario (assuming we all are following the overspeeding rules)

1. You are driving your sedan at 120 kmph + The commercial heavy vehicle tries to pass everyone else , comes to the rightmost lane to overtake at 80knph

2. How about classifying pickups under medium-heavy-vehicles : as most of them when "fully" loaded are as heavy as a not-fully-loaded commercial heavy vehicle.

3. How about classifying VANS under commercial passenger vehicles (they all carry more than 5 passengers) and limiting them to under 100kmph

What do all posters think ?
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Discussion 6 : 06 Mar 2013 at 21.286
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D5: Typical that someone sitting in their living room watching TV can be responsible for someone driving their car at an excessive speed. As to the taxi issue almost every taxi I get in has a driver that bears no resemblance to the person behind the wheel. When I ask I hear that "It's my fathers cab" or "I'm renting it from a friend". Today I was passed by five taxis as I tried to get to work so I don't think bailing out of a cab is sensible as I have a responsibility to my employer to at least try to get to work on time.
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Discussion 5 : 06 Mar 2013 at 21.195
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@D#2 I think that in Thailand the owner of the vehicle is the one responsible. That is what I understand according to my Thai wife. If it is the case then let the video flow! Regarding the taxi guy driving, you are the one in the back seat looking at the license.....why not just get another taxi if you are not certain or comfortable.
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Discussion 4 : 06 Mar 2013 at 20.374
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For the regulation to be effective, fines must be hefty - in the range of 10,000 baht and higher. If the offender cannot afford paying the fine, he/she has to surrender his/her driver's license, and not allowed to drive for say, one month. For second offence, the driver's license must be confiscated so the offender is not allowed to drive for a certain period, say 3 months; and for a third offence, the license should be revoked - the offender will no longer be able to drive in his/her lifetime. Strict enforcement of the law is key - sans bribe money. These speeding demons on the roads must be taught a hard lesson.
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