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What happens to speeding traffic camera tickets if I rented a car in Thailand?
What happens to all the alleged speeding traffic cam tickets if I rented car. Had three different vehicles and only really think I might have a few tickets from driving back down to Bangkok I saw a few flashes. I thought I slowed down to 90 on the last one but it still flashed. I didn’t get any the first time but I was driving more conservatitely. This time I drove like a rich Thai person when it was safe enough during the day.
Answer summary
When renting a car in Thailand, any speeding tickets caught by traffic cameras will typically be sent to the rental car company, which will then charge the credit card used for the rental. While some users report not receiving fines or notices, others mention that outstanding tickets can appear when renewing vehicle registrations or may lead to extra charges from the rental company. It's advisable to drive within speed limits to avoid fines and ensure safety.
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Simon *******
If you hired from a big multinational hire company they will have your credit card details on record.
Andrew ********
You only get charged for one offence per day so if they occurred on the same day only one fine. For peace of mind just pay up amigo. Right thing to do. 👍🏻🌞😎⚓
Breathtaki***********
I got this from AVIS when I returned home after driving a rental car from AVIS. Took about 2 months to arrive after I was flashed.
Breathtaki***********
I remember seeing a flash when I was in Sara Buri. Checked my credit card statement and they took 800 baht ! Small fine really. No issues renting again or with licence !
I was 20km or so over. They also sent photo evidence of the car attached to the email.
Sadly some provincial Thai roads dont have speeds indicated or arbitrary ones and you have to guess !
I was 20km or so over. They also sent photo evidence of the car attached to the email.
Sadly some provincial Thai roads dont have speeds indicated or arbitrary ones and you have to guess !
Thomas *********
OPBreathtakingGuava6668 wow, do you know where this was taken? Or what you did? I was driving quite a bit and I hope I don’t get 20-30 emails… but I used Hertz, Budget and Drive. I didn’t get any physical tickets. Ironically the only one I saw flash I was going the 80km or under. Because the speedometers on all the cars are over rated. Like 5-10 km. At least according to my GPS.
Tim ***********
Just after covid whilst Thailand was pretty much locked down still, Mrs L and I took the opportunity to travel back and forth between Korat and Patraya. I managed to catch 15 speeding tickets all from the same camera. I could have run away and not paid as it was a hire car but that would have left the owner with the headache right on top of his business already suffering due to covid so I did the right thing.
Greg *************
Tim Lievesley Do the right thing? Fucking idiot. Your a fucking danger to every one. 15. You need banned from the country you imbecile.
Thomas *********
OPTim Lievesley how did you know?
Brett *********
Those flashes are not speed cameras. I regularly drive from Korat to Surat Thani. Many times flashed. Never a ticket. My ex wife only ever got one ticket for 138 kmh in a 90 kmh zone near Buriram on Hwy 24
Thomas *********
OPBrett Wilkins weird, what was it? I was coming from north east on 2 and 6 I believe the flash was on the stretch of 2 that is really long highway with nothing. The first few times I drove slow then noticed everyone driving way faster so I started driving faster the last trip. but I saw the sign speed camera ahead and 500 meters or however far they were i saw all the cameras above each lane and then it flashed the guy ahead of me and then I think it flashed when I went through. What’s the flash then?
Gregory *********
They flash and take photos all the time. It doesn't mean you are fined. They have a large tolerance before issuing a ticket. You wont get one for 5kms over. Or even 10kms over. All the ones i have seen are at least 25 over and 500 baht each. 25 over or 45 over it is still 500 baht. That being said drive around the speed limit and you will never get fined, but more importantly you will keep yourself and others safe. Thailand has too many road users doing unpredictable things like kids on motorbikes going the wrong way etc. Give yourself time to avoid the unexpected and enjoy the drive. Never be in a hurry. Take it easy. Stay alive
Brett *********
Gregory Kleiman yes
Gary *******
Rental car company takes it off your credit card. ... I got stopped at a police checkpoint, 200 baht fine for something at the back. I said I'm a mechanic show me whats wrong so I can fix .. they couldn't show me still had to pay the 200 on the spot 😆.
Jeff *************
They will send notifications to the rental company, they will charge you a look up fee plus the ticket for every ticket, on the CC you used to rent it
Stephen ********
Just wait for the extra bill/charge to your credit card from the car rental company. Might even be a surcharge for the extra paperwork.
True ********
We've had some turn up to old addresses so we never bothered paying them. Never any issues.
Phil ********
Muppet
Rodger **********
The immigration officer can tell you all about it at the airport! Better go early so you don’t miss flight!
Glen ********
Rodger Williams here's a thought why don't you just pay for your sins I mean are you planning on never going back to Thailand cuz trust me I'm pretty sure it'll come up
Thomas *********
OPGlen Prince I believe he was using some sarcasm here… lol
Thomas *********
OPRodger Williams I’m out of the country now. That’s why I asked the question. I didn’t really think about it until I finally saw one of the cameras flash. I don’t run red lights or anything. Just simple speeding. I just want to be prepared. It wasn’t that often maybe 3-5. If they don’t flash 10-25. Because I was usually going 120-140kph. In and out of Udon Thani. Allegedly
Ian ********
The new M6 has 80 signs all the way alone but just about every car does 100 or more
Brett *********
I only slow down if the silver ute/van drivers do. They seem to know the traps.
Brett *********
Ian Carman 100 is slow on the M6 555
Ian ********
My first time I stuck to 80 but then I thought maybe these speed cameras aren’t switched on ie the locals know so now drive at 100
Colin ********
My girlfriend received a call from the hire company a couple of weeks ago as apparently I had been flashed in February. They had all the details so I just paid (500 baht). It was probably true.
Mike ************
Collect enough points and your license will be taken.
Thomas *********
OPMike Veldhuizen I don’t have a license yet. Used international drivers license. Or they can take that?
Joiner *****
Mike Veldhuizen ha ha ha
This is Thailand
No.points
This is Thailand
No.points
Mike ************
Joiner Man
You are wrong, they definitely have a point system.
12 points and your license is gone.
You are wrong, they definitely have a point system.
12 points and your license is gone.
Simon *******
Mike Veldhuizen I sorry to disagree I have had 3 speeding fine and another for not using the correct lane at traffic light always a 500bht fine no points
David ******
Mike Veldhuizen or they make you give up the one you got out of cornflake packet and get a proper one. 555
Gray *******
My guess is nothing will happen.
A got a red light citation a few months ago, that I refused to pay. Then sold the truck and they transferred the tittle without issue at DLT.
A got a red light citation a few months ago, that I refused to pay. Then sold the truck and they transferred the tittle without issue at DLT.
Joe ******
When I go to tax my car, they take the blue book. Any outstanding fines and you don't get your blue book or tax disc until you pay the fine.
Joiner *****
Joe Jojo where is this?
Seems it only applies to very few areas of thailand
Seems it only applies to very few areas of thailand
Thomas *********
OPJoe Jojo it was rental car/hire car
Nigel ***********
You will end up paying
David *******
When reregistering your car it will appear on your bill.
True ********
David Smith nope
Gray *******
David Smith No longer true.
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John ********
David Smith it's a hire car !
David *******
John Massey I am sure the hire guy can check to see if you were fined and retrieve it.
Mark ********
They will charge your credit card that they took the details of when you hired the car(s).
The rental contract you signed will include an agreement allowing them to do so.
The rental contract you signed will include an agreement allowing them to do so.
Ole ***************
Mark Harvey correct
Mark ********
Ole Kristoffersen I know 😊
GreenPa*******
Never seen one that flashed in Thailand.
Seen plenty of cameras that take your photo, I know have had a few. Never seen it flash though!!
Seen plenty of cameras that take your photo, I know have had a few. Never seen it flash though!!
Graham ******
GreenPapaya279 I had one mailed to the registered owner (my mother-in-law), 500B fine
LavenderR**********
Just cancel your credit card
Andrew ********
LavenderRaccoon9568 geez I can’t understand why Thailand keeps changing the visa rules 
LavenderR**********
Andrew Patron what has that got to do with speeding tickets
Steven *******
LavenderRaccoon9568 think about it genius
David ******
Andrew Patron They dont
John *********
You shouldn't be speeding anyway it's idiots like you who kill people
John *********
You should know going into a village to slow down , ffs it common sense
Brett *********
John Andrews sometimes they just suddenly appear out of the dark without signage. If it is your first time on that highway it can be a surprise.
Brett *********
John Andrews sometimes there are sudden unexplained speed limit changes from 120 to 90 and then back up to 120. It still confuses me why when the highway is the same.
Thomas *********
OPBrett Wilkins or no signs or they are covered or not visible and you go into a village at 70-80 and there is a 90 degree turn lol. Good thing I still gave reflexes so u didn’t end up in someone’s house.
Brett *********
Thomas Servais yes. Highway 214 between Surin and Roi Et goes through at least 2 villages with narrow roads and 90 degree corners.
Thomas *********
OPJohn Andrews I’m used to driving fast. Haven’t killed anyone yet. I will agree at night it’s dangerous. But during the day it’s not too bad. I will slow down when I get my Thai license. It’s a hard habit to break. Everyone speeds where I live. So 30 years of habits need to be trained out.
Joiner *****
John Andrews ahh yes
You retards think we farangs can only drive like untrained thais
You retards think we farangs can only drive like untrained thais
BraveO******
John Andrews okay Karen
Gray *******
John Andrews Speed limits in Thailand are ridiculously low.
Don *******
Gray Allen Thai speed limits are well suited to Thai drivers. Quite a few of them have no licence and have never taken lessons, and many more are just plain bad with no apparent reflexes.
Ray ********
John Andrews I see locals drive 90 in a 60
John *********
Ray Low-On and you say that makes it ok?
Steven ***************
Ray Low-On I'm doing 110 on the 304 getting passed by people going 130+
BraveO******
Steven L. Daugherty that would have been me 555
Donald **********
Ray Low-On You need to see my wife!
Steven ***************
John Andrews have you driven anywhere in Thailand? Everyone speeds here. Even trucks will pass you if you're only doing 90.
Mikkel *******
Steven L. Daugherty not everyone. It is either or. You have the ones speeding, and you have the ones crawling at 35-40km/h in the fast lane.
One thing I have noticed though. All of them are slow as f*ck to start after a red light. 😂
One thing I have noticed though. All of them are slow as f*ck to start after a red light. 😂
James ********
Mikkel Kruse So you have noticed that as well. Does my head in . Take off like a snail on crutches , then 5 minutes down the road tailgating and flying at 130 in a 90 zone.
Glen ********
Mikkel Kruse I think that may be in the driving test. For those few who actually have a license
John **********
@AJ ***
green light, go fast. Yellow light, go faster...Steven ***************
Mikkel Kruse Hahaha true, its because 6 people are still running through the light that just turned red.
AJ ****
That’s actually part of the driving license training in Thailand 😀 : they try to teach you that just because the light has changed doesn’t mean you rush forward, there may still be someone or pedestrian trying to beat the light from the other side.
James ********
John Andrews And theres always one , and this time its Johnny boy.
Paul ********************
They go to the owner of the car... The taken off any deposit/credit card you have with the company
Joiner *****
Does anyone pay speeding tickets ?
Mark ********
Joiner Man you will have to when you renew any car/driving paperwork.
Joiner *****
Mark Harvey nope
Have tickets going back 10 years. Never a problem when taxing car in 3 provinces so far
Have tickets going back 10 years. Never a problem when taxing car in 3 provinces so far
Thomas *********
OPJoiner Man sorry I should have said I think I might get tickets. I never got pulled over or flagged at any checkpoints and don’t get anything in the mail to the Thai Address I was staying. No charge on my CC so far.
BraveO******
Joiner Man does anybody get speeding tickets?. I've been here 20 years, never had one.
Joiner *****
BraveOwl3854 had plenty
Only paid the first one
Only paid the first one
Frank **********
Yeah I understand. They had my ticket waiting for me
555
555
Thomas *******
@Frank *********
same here, On my way from Nong Khai to Udon Thani. Had a checkpoint and were pulling everyone that was photographed speeding off to the side. They were making a killing 500 thb at a time.Joiner *****
Thomas Brady you paid??
No photo, no pay
Got to be a clear photo on the ticket showing your vehicle and plates. Or not pay
But udon police are getting worse 1 000 baht now for a red light
No photo, no pay
Got to be a clear photo on the ticket showing your vehicle and plates. Or not pay
But udon police are getting worse 1 000 baht now for a red light
Frank **********
Joiner Man I didn't know I had one until I went to renew the registration of the car. Had to pay the fine for going through a red-light.
Joiner *****
@Frank *********
but that only seems to apply to very few places in thailand Most dont link.fines and car reg together
Got told by thais, if posted dont pay
If roadside, no photo, no pay
So when in Rome???
Jay ********
Goes to the registerd owner of the car
Thomas *********
OPJay Cutler it’s a rental car, I don’t have a Thai DL
Allan *******
They will go to the hire company and then be flagged against your Thai license. The hire company will probably charge your credit card as per the contract.
Thomas *********
OPAllan Lever I don’t have a Thai drivers license yet. I was using an international driver permit and rental car. I probably should’ve stated that.
Allan *******
Thomas Servais whatever is written in the contract then
Gray *******
Allan Lever Could you cite that somewhere?
Graham ******
Gray Allen if you have an old hire contract that you signed read it
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