{"id":2753,"date":"2023-01-10T14:27:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T07:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/?p=2753"},"modified":"2023-01-10T14:27:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T07:27:04","slug":"driving-license-point-deductions-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/driving-license-point-deductions-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about the driving license point deductions in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Driving rules in Thailand just got stricter with the country\u2019s new point deduction system going live on 9th January 2023. The new system aims to curb traffic violations and dangerous driving. Are you wondering how the new point system will work? Then you have come to the right place! In a nut shell, each driver will be given 12 points to start with, and points will be deducted whenever they are caught violating rules.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pacific Prime Thailand<\/a> article, we take a deep dive into Thailand\u2019s new driver point system and answer the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do driving license point deductions in Thailand work?<\/li>\n<li>How many points can a new driver receive?<\/li>\n<li>How many points do you need before you lose your license?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='code-block code-block-11' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/?campSource=PPTH-Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=cta_banner&utm_campaign=Blog_Banner&utm_content=quote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Banner-v3.jpg\" alt=\"Get a free quote\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<h2>Drive safely or lose driving license points<\/h2>\n<p>Highway Police Division commander Pol Maj-General Ekkarat Limsangkat said that for minor offences, one point will be deducted, and for serious offences, four points will be deducted.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>One-point offences:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Speeding<\/li>\n<li>Talking on the phone while driving<\/li>\n<li>Not stopping for pedestrians at a zebra crossing<\/li>\n<li>Driving with no license plate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Two-point offences<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Jumping red light<\/li>\n<li>Driving against the prescribed traffic direction<\/li>\n<li>Driving without a license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Three-point offences<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Illegal road racing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Four-point offence<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Driving under the influence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, those who break the rules will also be liable to legal action. For example, if someone is caught driving without a license, they would face jail time for up to three months or be fined THB \u0e3f10,000 under the Traffic Law Act.<\/p>\n<h2>Can you increase your license points in Thailand?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, it is possible to get your points back. All points deducted will be credited back to drivers\u2019 accounts after one year. However, if their point drops to six or less than 6 points, drivers risk a 90-day license suspension. In such cases, they can take a course on traffic laws and safe driving to boost their score.<\/p>\n<p>Drivers can check their scores online <a href=\"https:\/\/ptm.police.go.th\/eTicket\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Suspended and confiscated driving licenses<\/h2>\n<p>A confiscated driving license is different from a suspended license. The traffic police have the right to order the seizure of a license if the holder is at risk of driving dangerously. Note that if a driver is driving dangerously because of a health issue, officers may send them to the hospital and alert their emergency contacts or relatives.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the order to suspend a driving license can only be given by a police region commissioner or the Central Investigation Bureau, and the license will be suspended for 90 days.<\/p>\n<p>Related reading:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/how-to-get-a-thai-driving-motorcycle-license-documents-and-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to get a Thai driving\/motorcycle license: Documents and tests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-travel-insurance-tips-for-2022.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top travel insurance tips for 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/tesla-starts-ev-sale-in-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tesla starts EV sale in Thailand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/your-guide-to-covid-19-insurance-and-retirement-visas-in-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your guide to COVID-19, insurance, and retirement visas in Thailand<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='code-block code-block-5' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/compare-quotes\/?campSource=PPTH-Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=content_banner&utm_campaign=Blog_Banner&utm_content=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Blog-Banner_Thailand_3.jpg\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<h2>About Pacific Prime Thailand<\/h2>\n<p>With over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Pacific Prime Thailand has insurance solutions for all your requirements. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/plans\/travel-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel insurance<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/international-health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">international health insurance<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/plans\/accidental-death-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> accidental death &amp; dismemberment insurance<\/a>, Pacific Prime\u2019s in-house insurance experts can guide you towards a plan that meets both your requirements and budget.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch with Pacific Prime Thailand<\/a> today for unbiased advice and a FREE quote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Driving rules in Thailand just got stricter with the country\u2019s new point deduction system going live on 9th January 2023. 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