Cycling licence considered as long-term measure: BMA
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Cyclists will be required to possess a licence as part of a long-term measure to prevent road accidents, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spokesman Tridoa Apaiwong said yesterday.
Several road accidents involving cyclists have occurred over the past few weeks.
She said the BMA management had met and drawn up additional measures to promote tourism, for instance introducing more bike lanes, and putting up signs and street lights in the capital.
The BMA will also seek cooperation from areas beyond its authority to provide facilities for cyclists.
As a long-term measure, the BMA will consult with the Department of Land Transport and the Metropolitan Police Bureau to arrange for licences for cyclists. The BMA also wants to restrict the age of cyclists using the roads.
The city administrators are also planning to launch campaigns promoting safety and raise awareness among motorists and teach them to be public minded when using roads.
