Motorcycle Sidecars Allowed Registration to Boost Local Economies

Khaosod•Economy•4h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Land Transport Department is facilitating the registration of motorcycle sidecars to support community livelihoods and enhance road safety.

•The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has eased registration for motorcycle sidecars, previously challenging for community businesses.
•This move aims to legitimate "community economy vehicles" like motorcycle sidecars, often used for livelihood.
•New registration guidelines focus on safety, requiring secure sidecar attachment, visibility, and braking systems.
•Registered vehicles will be classified as motorcycle type (Ror. 12) with a 150 THB annual tax.

Overview

•The Department of Land Transport announces new measures to support 'community economy vehicles' like motorcycle sidecars.
•The Department of Land Transport is facilitating the registration of motorcycle sidecars to promote their use as livelihood tools.
•The decision aims to support community lifestyles and road safety by bringing currently unregistered vehicles into the system.
•New guidelines for motorcycle sidecar registration are now in effect, emphasizing safety and proper installation.
•Registered motorcycle sidecars will be taxed at 150 THB per year under the motorcycle vehicle type category (Ror. 12).
•Owners of motorcycle sidecars are encouraged to register their vehicles to ensure legal operation and protection.
•This initiative recognizes the long-standing role of vehicles like motorcycle sidecars in Thai communities for trade and daily life.
•Owners are invited to submit applications and have their vehicles inspected to officially register them according to the new framework.

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Key Quotes

Unnamed Spokesperson

"The Department deems it appropriate to support community lifestyles in parallel with road safety, thus improving guidelines for motorcycle sidecar registration to encourage people to bring their vehicles into the system correctly and ensure safety suitable for use."

กรมเห็นควรสนับสนุนวิถีชีวิตชุมชนควบคู่ไปกับความปลอดภัยทางถนน จึงได้ปรับปรุงแนวทางการจดทะเบียนรถจักรยานยนต์พ่วงข้าง เพื่อส่งเสริมให้ประชาชนนำรถเข้าสู่ระบบการจดทะเบียนอย่างถูกต้อง และให้รถมีความปลอดภัยเหมาะสมต่อการใช้งาน

Unnamed Spokesperson

"We invite owners of motorcycle sidecars to register their vehicles for lawful operation and legal protection."

ขอเชิญชวนให้เจ้าของรถจักรยานยนต์พ่วงข้างนำรถเข้าจดทะเบียนเพื่อสามารถใช้งานได้อย่างถูกต้องและยังได้รับการคุ้มครองตามกฎหมาย

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Land Transport(กรมการขนส่งทางบก)ℹ️

The Thai government agency responsible for vehicle registration and road safety regulations.

Law

Motorcycle Sidecar(รถจักรยานยนต์พ่วงข้าง)

A type of vehicle, specifically a motorcycle with an attached sidecar, which is now subject to new registration policies.

Community Economy Vehicle(รถเศรษฐกิจชุมชน)

A category of vehicles, including motorcycle sidecars, used by the public for livelihood and economic activities within communities.

Person

Mr. Thitipat Thaijongrak(นายฐิติพัฒน์ ไทยจงรักษ์)

Director of the Bureau of Automotive Engineering and spokesperson for the Department of Land Transport.

Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat(นายสิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)

Deputy Minister of Transport, who delegated the study and revision of measures for 'community economy vehicles'.