A fine mess

More than 75,000 motorists were caught running red lights in the month after traffic cameras went up at city intersections, but less than 5,000 have paid the fine at the 11 designated locations, a senior policeman said Thursday.

Deputy city police chief Pol Maj-General Panu Kerdlarppol said he would meet with 7-Eleven executives Friday to see if the fines could be paid via the stores' counter service.

Since December 30, tickets have been sent to 75,470 red-light runners, slapping them with a Bt500 fine and a 40-point reduction on their licence, he said. However, only 4,283 have paid the fine so far.....