Night Riding in Phuket — Safety Tips
Night riding techniques and hazards
Essential safety rules
1. Helmet always — rider and passenger (legal requirement)
2. IDP + licence on you at all times
3. Zero alcohol when riding — heavy fines and crash risk
4. Lights on even during daytime
5. Ride defensively — Phuket traffic is unpredictable
Practical tips
- Start with short rides around Patong before long tours
- Choose premium insurance when booking
- Avoid night riding until you know the roads
- Watch for dogs, sand on corners, and sudden lane changes
Emergency numbers
- Police: 191 | Ambulance: 1669 | Tourist police: 1155
Related topics
International licence, Thai traffic fines, insurance packages, and checkpoint behaviour.
Thailand Moto Rent policy
- We do not hold passports. A credit card pre-authorization is used for deposit; released when you return the bike.
- IDP (International Driving Permit) is mandatory. Thai police accept only a Thai licence or IDP for foreigners.
- Rental terms: Valid motorcycle IDP required; no rental without it.
- Riding without IDP and any fines are entirely the customer's responsibility.
- Daily rental. If returning late, notify us on WhatsApp.
- No test rides.
- Damage: Without insurance, repair cost + lost rental days. Full coverage recommended.
- Drunk riding carries severe penalties.