News Forum - Phuket police launches roadsafety campaign called “100% helmet”

[Thaiger]

Strap on your helmet. Motorbike drivers in Phuket are warned to wear helmets while driving. The Phuket Provincial Police have launched a new campaign called “100% helmet” with increasing fines for those who are repeatedly caught not wearing one. At the launch event yesterday, Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Commander Lt Col Sathit Nurit said that “this will help prevent and reduce severe accidents that will affect life and body as well as raise awareness of motorcycle users to respect traffic laws.” From February 1 to March 31, offenders will be fined 200 baht for each time they are caught, and […]

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[oldschooler]

enforcement wont last past Sunday……usual PR smoke & mirrors…… like that truck violation points penalty scheme ( sunk without trace ?)…..some Police Major looking for his light colonel badge perhaps…..

[palooka]

Should be a national campaign

[AdvocatusDiaboli]

51 minutes ago, Thaiger said:

Strap on your helmet. Motorbike drivers in Phuket are warned to wear helmets while driving.

But I thought Motor Cycle helmets were optional in Thailand. Road rules same same but different.

[nobusinessofurs]

59 minutes ago, palooka said:

Should be a national campaign

Along with Drivers Education for all

[ozvenision]

I know a few girls who like strapons.. 

What a joke 

What about under age and no licence!

Edited December 14, 2021 by ozvenision

[Guest1]

The Phuket Provincial Police have launched a new campaign called “100% helmet” with increasing fines for those who are repeatedly caught not wearing one.

 

Oh, I didn't know, that the old "100% helmet" campaign did run out!

so it is NOT in the law, that motorcyclists, include pillion, have to wear a helmet while riding?

Oh, wait, land traffic act,  section 122 is saying helmet for both. since the 80s. Why does the police have to make campaigns about it? Fine 'em every time and all works by law, in a couple of month

Edited December 14, 2021 by Guest1

[Graham]

Why is this starting Feb 1, surely with the current helmet laws already in place it should be effective now ?

Maybe I missed something. 555

TIT.

[HolyCowCm]

100% helmet sounds like a porn movie title or a happy hour girly bj bar special. 

[BigHewer]

36 minutes ago, Guest1 said:

The Phuket Provincial Police have launched a new campaign called “100% helmet” with increasing fines for those who are repeatedly caught not wearing one.

Oh, I didn't know, that the old "100% helmet" campaign did run out!

so it is NOT in the law, that motorcyclists, include pillion, have to wear a helmet while riding?

Oh, wait, land traffic act,  section 122 is saying helmet for both. since the 80s. Why does the police have to make campaigns about it? Fine 'em every time and all works by law, in a couple of month

Spot on. There are laws and there are laws. And if a law isn’t enforced, it doesn’t exist.

They’ve obviously decided it’s time to make this one exist.

[Faraday]

Yes, I'm 100% helmet.....

[Poolie]

12 minutes ago, Faraday said:

Yes, I'm 100% helmet.....

Is that a confession? Anybody else want to be in Mr Faraday's helmet club, come on dont be shy. There must be at least a dozen candidates!

[Bluesofa]

24 minutes ago, Poolie said:

Is that a confession? Anybody else want to be in Mr Faraday's helmet club, come on dont be shy. There must be at least a dozen candidates!

Well I'm not going to club his helmet.

[Faraday]

1 minute ago, Bluesofa said:

Well I'm not going to club his helmet.

Thank de lawd.....

I'll be safe on Sunday....

[HolyCowCm]

32 minutes ago, Faraday said:

Yes, I'm 100% helmet.....

Your safe. Ya so non circumcised men are going to get fined. 

[Andrew Reeve]

The last post on this thread has been removed as it was in the French language and this is an English language forum.

[HolyCowCm]

47 minutes ago, Bluesofa said:

Well I'm not going to club his helmet.

And not even going to wear a wetsuit either. Just say not going to go there. Pass!

[Cathat]

In these times of low tourist arrivals it is likely that this new initiative will be vigorously enforced,early settlement will be greatly appreciated.

[dj230]

 

Surprised people are opposed to this, helmets on motorcycles are essential

[riclag]

Shouldn't effect the kids ,they'll have immunity!

Multiple children riding on a motorbike with just the Adult , wearing a Helmet  . Excuse ,cause they can't afford the  helmets 

 

[Faraday]

5 hours ago, dj230 said:

helmets on motorcycles are essential

Plenty of them here.

[AlexPTY]

i heard that wearing helmet in the car improve safety too... just giving Phuket officials a heads up

[RampantRabbit]

15 hours ago, Thaiger said:

prevent and reduce severe accidents

Rubbish, it  might help and reduce  injury but inside that helmet is  still a <deleted content>

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[RampantRabbit]

15 hours ago, oldschooler said:

enforcement wont last past Sunday

Breakfast or lunch though?

[RampantRabbit]

9 hours ago, dj230 said:

Surprised people are opposed to this, helmets on motorcycles are essential

Same  in the Uk when introduced 50  yrs  ago