Friday, October 19, 2012

THAILAND - How’s This For Law Enforcement?

OFF THE WIRE

Motorcycle racers targeted

Young motorcycle racers may take police warnings more seriously if a new tire puncturing device is put into use on Bangkok streets.
Thailand's new national police chief Adul Saengsingkaew istaking aim at one of the country's most dangerous groups: street motorcycle racers.
Street racing ‘‘is a blatant violation of the law’’, he said yesterday. ‘‘If the police fail to stop it, more people will follow suit and racing could become an acceptable trend among youngsters.’’

A mobile device which can deliver a metal row of spikes to stop motorcycles is demonstrated at the Bangkok PoliceHeadquarters. Police are mulling whether to buy the equipment to deter teen bike racers. Photos by THITI WANNAMONTHA
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