More options for traffic fine payments

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday approved the measure in its third reading with 179 votes to support the Land Traffic Act, which increases the available methods to pay traffic fines.

The NLA’s special committee presented the proposed legislation to make it more convenient for motorists to pay fines by allowing payments using credit cards and electronic banking, at department store counter services or at convenience stores, instead of having to go to a police station.

The venues where fines can be paid will charge a fee of no more than 3 per pent of the total fine if paid by credit card. If the fine is paid in cash, the fee must not be more than Bt20 per ticket.

The special committee recommended that all payment venues be allowed to take part in providing the service to prevent a monopoly.

The committee suggested that the Royal Thai Police implement the law within 60 days after it is announced in the Royal Gazette.