BANGKOK, 9 April 2015 – The Minister of Interior has presided over the official launch of the Directing Center for Road Accident Prevention and Reduction, which will help ensure strict enforcement of traffic laws during the Songkran Festival.
This morning, Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paochinda chaired the opening ceremony for the Directing Center for Road Accident Prevention and Reduction, set to be active throughout the Songkran long holiday this year from April 9 to 15. The center is given the responsibility of coordinating with other relevant agencies and units in an effort to stave off road accidents and minimize casualties.
The center will also ensure that road rules are strictly abided by and stern penalties are imposed on violators. Meanwhile, ten dangerous behaviors on the road have been compiled into a guideline which will be referred to by the center.
Such undesired behaviors consist of speeding, driving in the wrong direction, running of traffic lights, failure to fasten seatbelts, failure to carry a driver’s license, abrupt overtaking, drunk driving, failure to wear helmets, reckless motorcycle riding and use of mobile phones behind the wheel.
