BANGKOK, Oct 23 (TNA) — The Land Transport Department will spend a year studying a plan to install tracking devices on private cars and motorcycles. It assures the project will not cause a burden to general people if it is implemented.
Chirute Visalachitra, director-general of the department, said the idea of GPS tracking on private cars and motorcycles were aimed at boosting road safety and tackle vehicle theft because authorities would be able to supervise the speed and use of vehicles.
The department would study feasibility, possible impacts and relevant laws including those governing the protection of personal information and official information. It would also study the costs of tracking devices and services, he said.
“This measure must not worsen people’s burdens. There will be adequate public hearings to gather opinions from people and relevant parties. Findings will be clear in a year before a decision is made,” Mr Chirute said.
He cited a way to minimize impacts on people was to require the installation of tracking devices only on new vehicles before they are sold. There must also be solutions to ensure the security of data, he said. (TNA)
