A man demonstrates how to use a device to measure the level of the average blood alcohol level. (Bangkok Post file photo)Motorists caught driving when drunk will soon find they are not covered by insurance firms in cases of accidents, according to the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC). The move aims to make insurance policies in line with the 1994 Land Traffic Act, which sets the legal driving limit of 50mg per cent. With the revised rule, a BAC result of more than 50mg per cent means drink driving, and the driver will not be covered for accidents, he said. "The amendment is necessary because the existing rule may encourage motorists to get drunk, knowing they are covered if accidents happen,” said Mr Suthiphol.

Source: Bangkok Post March 14, 2017 10:07 UTC