Sidecar Motorcycles to be Registered Under New DLT Standards With 150 Baht Annual Tax

MGR Online•Economy•5d ago

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Thailand's Department of Land Transport has established new regulations for the legal registration of sidecar motorcycles, classifying them as 'community economic vehicles'.

•The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has announced new criteria for registering sidecar motorcycles legally.
•These vehicles will be taxed at an annual rate of 150 Baht and classified as motorcycle type (Ror. Yor. 12).
•The new regulations aim to promote safety and encourage owners to bring these commonly used community vehicles into the official system.

Overview

•The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has adjusted measures to accommodate 'community economic vehicles,' such as sidecar motorcycles.
•The DLT is adjusting measures to support community economic vehicles, which many people use for their livelihoods, ensuring they can enter the registration system legally.
•The DLT has improved guidelines for registering sidecar motorcycles, requiring the sidecar to be attached to the left side of the motorcycle, be stable, and not obstruct the rider's view.
•The DLT is encouraging owners of sidecar motorcycles to register their vehicles in order to operate legally and receive legal protection.
•The annual tax rate for registered sidecar motorcycles will be 150 Baht.
•Owners can submit applications and have their vehicles inspected for registration modifications starting from now.
•These measures are intended to promote sustainable use of community economic vehicles for livelihoods while maintaining appropriate safety standards.
•The DLT's initiative aims to ensure the safety of road users and increase the security of sidecar motorcycle operations.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of Land Transport (DLT)(กรมการขนส่งทางบก)ℹ️

The government organization responsible for vehicle registration and traffic safety regulations in Thailand.

Person

Thitipat Thaijongrak(นายฐิติพัฒน์ ไทยจงรักษ์)

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

Siripong Angkasakulkiat(นายสิริพงศ์ อังคสกุลเกียรติ)

Deputy Minister of Transport.

Law

Sidecar Motorcycle(รถจักรยานยนต์พ่วงข้าง)

A type of vehicle that is now subject to new registration regulations under Thai law.

Community Economic Vehicle(รถเศรษฐกิจชุมชน)

A classification for vehicles, including sidecar motorcycles, that are commonly used for livelihoods in Thai communities.

Ror. Yor. 12(รย.12)

The specific vehicle category for sidecar motorcycles under the new Thai registration rules.