Thread: PM urges officials to crack down on street racers

BANGKOK, 19 January 2017 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urged government officials to step up measures against street racers and to remind parents of their responsibility for crimes possibly committed by their children.

Government spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the government had received complaints from the general public in many provinces through Damrongtham centers over illegal street races which would cause disturbance and pose dangers to local people and motorists.

“The Prime Minister has ordered the police and the armed forces in each area to step up measures against illegal street racers according to the NCPO’s 22/2558 directive, assuring the general public that the government is not neglecting the problem and is working to ensure road safety during nighttime.

“Areas where such problems have persisted such as Bang Saen Beach should be patrolled by commanding officials and the law be enforced alongside social measures to encourage youths to engage in creative activities and to not disturb others. Executive officials in such areas will be held responsible for this matter,” the government spokesman said.

He said officials are obliged to enforce the law and punishments in order to set standards while parents must take the responsibility if their children violated the law and should teach them to not be involved in such illegal activity, he said .

The NCPO directive grants the power for government officials to temporarily confiscate vehicles used in illegal street race and require parents of illegal racers to place a collateral for no longer than two years. Parents will also face legal punishment by being imprisoned for up to three months, a maximum of 30,000 baht in fine or both. Collaterals will be contributed to the Children Protection Fund.

Organizers or promoters of illegal street races will also face up to six months in prison or a maximum of 20,000 bath in fine or both. Involved business operators may face a shutdown order or have their business operating licenses revoked.

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Street racers to face tough action now

The military yesterday reiterated it's tough action to deal with young motorcycle racers after these youngsters continued to race with no fear of the absolute order issued by the junta head.

Government spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the prime minister has voiced concern over the ongoing street racing by these youngsters following floods of complaints the Dumrongtham government complaint centre received from the people.

He said although the order was issued since last year to tackle street racers, the problem remained unsolved.

He said the prime minister has again tighten the grip on the Royal Thai Police and the military to enforce the order stringently to clamp down street racing, particularly at Bang Saen beach where racing remains rife.

He said under the prime minister’s instruction, street racers must be arrested, their vehicles seized, and hefty fine imposed.

Besides their parents must be held responsible as well, he said.

Under Section 44 announced by the prime minister, parent of a street racer faces a 3-month imprisonment and a fine of 30,000 baht for repeated violation by their kids.

Money deposit placed as bail for their kids arrested for street racing for the first time will also be seized.

Street racers to face tough action now - Thai PBS English News