OvertakingThailand
Traffic rules
Thailand
1. Overtaking
Overtaking is the act of passing another road user travelling in the same direction. It normally involves moving to another position or lane, passing the slower road user and returning to the appropriate position when it is safe.
Before overtaking, a driver should make sure there is sufficient visibility and space, check mirrors and blind spots, signal when required and ensure that no other road user is already overtaking. The manoeuvre must be completed without exceeding the speed limit or endangering other road users.
On which side do drivers normally overtake in Thailand?
As traffic normally keeps left, drivers ordinarily overtake on the right. This is the general rule, not permission to pass wherever a lane is available; exceptions and restrictions depend on the local law.
🔗 aipalync.org • Act 44–48; safe gap and exceptions/restrictions on passing
When should you avoid overtaking in Thailand?
Do not begin if approaching traffic, restricted visibility, road markings, an intersection, a crossing or another road user makes the manoeuvre unsafe or unlawful. Check behind and ahead, allow enough space and never exceed the speed limit to complete the pass.
🔗 aipalync.org • Act 44–48; safe gap and exceptions/restrictions on passing
What extra care is needed when overtaking slower road users in Thailand?
Section 44 requires a safe gap when overtaking and allows a warning signal where necessary. Check cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists carefully and wait if there is insufficient room. Obey the overtaking restrictions in Sections 45–48 and the applicable speed limit; no unverified numerical passing distance is asserted here.
🔗 aipalync.org • Act 44–48; safe gap and exceptions/restrictions on passing
