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Phuket's current road-safety work includes identifying accident blackspots, reviewing enforcement and coordinating measures intended to reduce deaths and serious injuries. For visitors, the practical lesson is that scenic island roads can still be high-risk because of speed, congestion, hills, rain and mixed vehicle types.
Use the correct licence, wear a proper helmet on every scooter journey and check that insurance actually covers the vehicle and activity. Avoid learning to ride in Phuket traffic, do not drive after drinking and slow down sharply in rain. A taxi or transfer is often the better decision when the route is unfamiliar or the weather is poor.
Updated 2026-07-18