More than 11,500 motorists lose points three weeks after launch of new system
Traffic police docked 11,548 motorists of points in the three weeks since they started enforcing a new points system beginning January 9.
The most reported offence — 3,557 times — was not displaying evidence of paying the annual vehicle registration fees, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) said on Tuesday.
A total of 1,709 motorists were penalised for driving without licence plates, while 1,686 people had their points cut for speeding.
Chai Nat province, at 1,478, had the most number of motorists who were docked points, followed by Bangkok (1,427) and Khon Kaen (211).
The RTP said each motorist would start with 12 points. Violation of traffic laws will result in the deduction of points, with the most severe offences resulting in the biggest deductions at eight points per time.
The loss of all 12 points will result in suspension of the driver’s licence. Three suspensions within three years will result in the revocation of the driving licence.
Driving without a valid licence could land a motorist in jail for a maximum of three months, or a 10,000-baht fine, or both, police have warned.
Motorists can check their remaining points in real time on the website https://ptm.police.go.th/eTicket or download the mobile app ‘Khub Dee’.
