Under the new measure, traffic police also hope to catch motorists driving in the wrong lane, for example. However, they have been told to avoid setting up checkpoints on main roads as a way to monitor traffic violations. Pol Maj Gen Jirapat said he hopes the new measure would help reduce arguments between police and people who disobey the traffic rules. By law, police officers have authority to use a camera or other electronic devices to help control traffic violations, Maj Gen Jirapat said. Pol Maj Gen Jirapat insisted police do not try to find fault with drivers and road users unnecessarily.

Source: Bangkok Post January 17, 2017 23:54 UTC