26 Feb ’64 – Mr.Sak Siam Chidchob, Minister of Transport, reveals the progress of pushing the policy to increase the maximum speed of cars on highway roads to be able to reach a maximum speed of 120 kilometers (km) / hour ( Hrs.) That it has ordered related agencies consisting of the Department of Highways (TLL), Department of Rural Roads (NTC), Department of Land Transport (Kor.) And Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP). ) Expedite the drafting of the ministerial regulations prescribing the vehicle speed Which will be published in the Government Gazette by early April 2021
For the said ministerial regulations Will give the power to the Director-General of the Department of Highways And Director-General of the Department of Rural Roads Is the issuer announced that The speed of 120 km / h will be used with any road number and period. After the announcement of the Royal Gazette will be effective immediately. In the first phase, the pilot will be opened for speed 120 km / h with Highway No. 32 (Asian Road) at the Bang Pa-in – Ang Thong intersection. Km 0 + 00-50 + 00 distance of 50 km (a pilot to Ang Thong Province)
However, in the operation (Timeline) that policy. After a meeting with the Office of the Council of State today (25 February 2021), the Office of the Council of State will propose an opinion. And proposals for revising the draft Ministerial Regulation prescribing the said vehicle speed To the Cabinet Secretariat (SSO) within 14 days, then the Cabinet Secretariat Will consider and present opinions Various suggestions Return to the Ministry of Transport within 7 days for the Ministry of Transport to confirm the draft ministerial regulations prescribing the speed of vehicles.
At the same time, the Ministry of Transport Will proceed to review and confirm opinions Various suggestions According to the Office of the Council of State And returned to the Cabinet Secretariat to know within 7 days. At the same time, after notifying the Cabinet Secretariat within 5 days, the Minister of Transport Will sign the Ministerial Regulation prescribing the vehicle speed Sent back to the Cabinet Secretariat To be published in the Government Gazette within 7 days
Mr. Sak Siam Further said Has issued an order by urging relevant agencies such as the TLS, NTC, Kor. And OTP to conduct public relations. To create understanding with the public about the detailed information appeared in the draft Ministerial Regulation prescribing vehicle speed. Use the maximum speed of 120 km / h to be clear and easy to understand from the first stage. I want to help each other campaign to encourage people who use cars to use roads to comply with traffic rules and speed control prescribed by law. Observe the speed warning signs. That has set the speed in the lane Suitable for each street channel It will help reduce accidents that happen to yourself and others as well.
The Ministry of Transport has tried to push forward a policy to increase the maximum speed of cars on highway roads. Considering safety is important Which must be determined by physical characteristics And condition of use of space As well as living Which was found to be able to increase the maximum speed of personal cars up to 7 seats from the original limit of 90 km / h to a speed of not more than 120 km / h, only in areas with physical safety. Which must be a high standard road with a size of 4 lanes or more There are no intersections or U-turns at road level. There is a clearly divided traffic direction. And there is a specific road island like a Barrier Median.
Mr Sak Siam said that the minimum speed for the rightmost traffic lane is not less than 100 km / h in order to prevent rear-end collisions in the speed lane. With the installation of speed labels along the route by the engineers of the responsible agency, such as speed limits not exceeding 30 km / h in the community area or school district. Speed limit signs not exceeding 60 km / h in the area of curves, intersections or U-turn. The speed limit sign does not exceed 120 km / h on a straight path where speed can be made. But must not exceed the specified sign The driver must obey the traffic rules and drive at a strictly defined speed. For safety and reducing accidents on the road throughout the journey.
For other types of vehicles Has been determined to adjust the speed as appropriate Either a truck weighing more than 2,200 kg or carrying more than 15 passengers can reach a speed of not more than 90 km / h while towing other vehicles, small quads or three-wheeled vehicles. Use a speed not more than 65 km / h, motorcycle speed not more than 80 km / h, motorcycle power from 35 kW or piston cylinder, total 400 CC or more, use a speed not exceeding 110 km / h. School bus Use a speed not more than 80 km / h and buses more than 7 people but not more than 15 people use a speed not exceeding 100 km / h.
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