“Big Joke” signs an order for police across the country to carry out their duties as usual. After the Central Administrative Court ordered the revocation of traffic tickets and fines dating back to 2020, the police said they are appealing.
In the case where the Administrative Court ruled that traffic fines and traffic tickets were unlawful This work does not take the people seriously. After this, if I get a ticket, will I have to pay? And will I get my money back after I paid? Now you should have a clear answer that you have to pay. Because recently the Royal Thai Police has issued an order for police in all areas to act as before.
Judgment of the Administrative Court As a result of Mrs. Supa Choti-ngam, former Inspector General of the Department of Land Transport, the complainant filed a lawsuit against the Police Commander and the Royal Thai Police. Subject: Determination of traffic officer ticket form 2020, dated July 20, 2020, and announcement from the Royal Thai Police Office Regarding determining the amount of the fine according to the comparison for offenses according to Land Traffic Act B.E. 2522, B.E. 2563 dated July 20, 2020 that was issued illegally.
The main thing is to give reasons for the order being issued. People have no right to object. There is only a fine to pay. which is against the law The order clearly specifies the amount of the fine, although the discretion of the officer should be used. Including if you do not pay the fine you will not be able to renew the Vehicle Act. It is considered a personal offense. It has nothing to do with cars.
The Central Administrative Court considered and ruled to revoke both announcements with retroactive effect to the date the announcements were issued. or from July 20, 2020, and to suspend the enforcement of both announcements until the court issues a final judgment.
Because it is considered that the 2 announcements are illegal rules. It violates the constitutional provisions. and road traffic laws which aims to control and direct the use of cars to ensure safety Promote traffic discipline and punish offenders according to the circumstances of the offense. with equality
In summary, after this the police will issue a ticket. And do people have to pay fines according to the orders again or not? Most recently, Police General Surachet Hakpal, Deputy Police Commander, signed a radio order in the Royal Thai Police Office stating that the Royal Thai Police Office It is in the process of appealing the Central Administrative Court’s judgment. Therefore, all units are required to perform their duties as usual until the rules, regulations, and orders change to something else.
From the data, it was found that in 2020, a total of more than 15.8 million tickets were distributed. There were people who did not pay fines for over 12 million orders sent by mail, accounting for 92 percent, and more than 672,000 tickets in physical form, accounting for 28 percent.
Department of Land Transport There are more than 11 million vehicles that have come to pay taxes, of which more than 124,000 vehicles are overdue for traffic tickets. More than 62,000 vehicles have been paid, and another 62,400 vehicles are overdue for traffic tickets. The Department of Land Transport has not changed the original regulations.
Source: Thai News Agency