A STUDY OF GUIDELINES OF LEGAL APPROACH IN ORDER TO ENFORCE ALCOHOL INTERLOCK DEVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) IN THAILAND

Abstract

This research explores the guidelines of legal approach in order to enforce ALCOHOL INTERLOCK devices for the purpose of reduce driving under the influence (DUI) in Thailand. The study was conducted with the objectives for 1) To study enforcement measures of alcohol interlock devices in other countries, especially the United States, Australia, and a group of European nations in order to reduce driving under the influence (DUI) behavior. and 2) To analyze and recommend a course of action to legal measures so as to enforces alcohol interlock devices in Thailand. This is qualitative research, in order to study legislation comparison on three regions where alcohol interlocks are commonly employed by using Comparative Law Matrix. Compiling data from books, researches, academic research, and electronic media to ensure accuracy and verifiability. The findings indicate that Thailand’s driving under the influence (DUI) legislation is not possible to solve traffic accident, which rely mainly on random roadside checkpoints, are insufficient in addressing the problem. In foreign countries, such as the United States, this device is used when an offender’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds the legal limit, as a condition of probation, or as an alternative measure granted to offenders whose driving licenses have been suspended, this device serves as a preventive measure before the act of driving occurs. This situation highlights a legislative gap in Thailand that warrants prompt rectification through amendments to pertinent laws, including the laws, including the Land Traffic Act B.E. 1979, the Criminal Code, and the Probation Act B.E. 2016. Furthermore, it is imperative to promulgate ministerial regulations mandating the installation and use alcohol detection devices for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), habitual offenders as part of alternative sentencing measures, and drivers of public transportation and School transportation vehicle. Such measures are essential to effectively mitigate alcohol-related traffic accidents within Thailand.