Traffic police have kicked off on Monday a campaign to enforce the use of motorcyle helmets in Bangkok.
A rider without a helmet will be fined no more than 500 baht. If he complies but carries a passenger without one, the rider will be fined up to 1,000 baht. If both the rider and the passenger do not wear helmets, the rider will have to pay up to 1,500 baht.
Adul Narongsak, a deputy Bangkok police chief, launched the 100% helmet-wearing campaign at Bangkok's Ratchayothin intersection to step up road safety in the capital.
"The project aims to bolster discipline among riders and the launch today has sent the signal to the 88 police stations," Pol Maj Gen Adul said.
At the Ratchayothin intersection, desks were set up for fines. Prople can also use the tickets for helmet discounts to 99 baht each for the adult size and free for children.