Driving Rules and Regulations
Here are some general rules and regulations that apply to driving on Koh Samui or anywhere else in Thailand:
- Make sure that you drive on the left hand side of the road.
- The minimum age to drive a car legally is 18.
- The minimum age to drive a motorcycle up to 110cc legally is 15.
- The minimum age to drive a motorcycle over 110cc legally is 18.
- It is compulsory for drivers to carry their license and registration document at all times.
- All vehicles must clearly display a Department for Land Transport tax sticker.
- All vehicles must have at least the basic compulsory level insurance.
- It is a legal requirement to wear your seatbelt when driving a car in Thailand.
- It is also legal requirement to wear a helmet at all times when driving a motorcycle.
- Driving using a mobile phone is prohibited, expect when it is used with a hands free kit.
- Driving whilst under the influence of alcohol and drugs is also strictly prohibited. The driving limit for blood/alcohol is exactly 0.5mg.
- A vehicle that has a red registration plate is not permitted to be driven at night.