Private tow trucks
The Metropolitan Police Bureau's upcoming measure to tow law-violating vehicles to impound lots would see some 500 privately operated tow-trucks aiding the police's existing 100 trucks, deputy city police chief Pol Maj-General Adul Narongsak said yester
The measure is due to take effect on October 21 on 10 key routes in Bangkok.
To prevent criminals from using the crackdown to steal cars, Adul said police would prioritise the use of police tow-trucks. When in need of backup, however, police would employ privately run tow-truck firms, who will be required to carry police-issued cards and whose trucks must bear state insignia and logos. Vehicle towing must be supervised by police in all cases, he added.
Owners of four-wheel vehicles that are in violation would be fined Bt500 plus a Bt500 towing fee and the impound lot’s daily charge of Bt200, while six-wheelers would attract fines at Bt500 plus a Bt700 towing fee and a daily impound-lot charge of Bt300. Vehicles with 10 wheels or more would attract a Bt500 fine, Bt1,000 towing fee and a daily impound-lot charge of Bt500.
