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Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai plans to tighten large vehicle regulations and improve pedestrian crossing lighting after a fatal bus collision in Taipei.

Taiwan Vision Zero Alliance criticizes Taiwan’s driving regulations, calling for reforms after a fatal bus crash in Taipei. The alliance urges better driver training.

Taipei City prepares for Typhoon Kong-rey with traffic measures and safety protocols. Roads open for parking; evacuation gates close at 10 p.m. to prevent flooding.

Minister of Transportation Chen Shih-kai announced plans to introduce a new license plate design next year to reduce counterfeiting. Penalties for fake plates may increase.

Taipei sees a sharp increase in pedestrian violations, with jaywalking and improper crossings contributing to rising road conflicts. Despite fines, debates continue over pedestrian safety.

Discover how Taoyuan International Airport is preparing for a surge in passenger traffic during the Mid-Autumn Festival, with forecasts of up to 910,000 travelers from Sept. 12-18. Learn about peak times, flight schedules, and travel tips.

Discover the latest changes in Taiwan’s driver’s license regulations, including penalties for non-renewal and new rules for high-risk drivers, effective Oct. 31. Learn how these measures aim to enhance road safety.

Discover the rising concern over campus traffic incidents in Taiwan, with over 500 cases reported, affecting 700+ individuals. Learn about the urgent calls for improved safety measures and the steps universities like NTU and NCKU are taking to create safer campuses.

Discover how Taiwan’s MOTC mandates ADAS in 14,000 tour buses by 2025 to boost safety and cut traffic accidents, with fines for non-compliance reaching NT$90,000.

Taipei and New Taipei City are enforcing the new YouBike point system, with over 550 citations issued in Taipei and a focus on public reports in New Taipei due to staff shortages. Learn about the common violations and future enforcement plans.

Explore the latest efforts to enhance road safety in Taipei, including the ambitious goal of zero traffic deaths by 2050, discussed at a recent transportation forum. Learn about the strategies to reduce traffic fatalities, pedestrian safety measures, and the new ’Road Safety Mobilization’ website aimed at public engagement and improvement of road conditions.

Discover how Taiwan’s Executive Yuan is enhancing pedestrian safety through a comprehensive plan involving the MOTC and MOI, targeting 799 intersections and 200 schools for improvements by year-end.

Discover how New Taipei City responds to school bus accidents with a new inspection team to ensure student safety and possible penalties for Kang Chiao International School.

Explore how Taiwan’s government is tackling pedestrian safety through new regulations and the challenges it faces as accident rates remain high. Learn about innovative traffic solutions and the importance of continual law evaluation.

Taipei City plans to install four more traffic enforcement cameras at intersections starting from January 1, 2024, to maintain traffic order. The new technology will assist in enforcing traffic regulations, including stopping for pedestrians, obeying traffic lights, making proper turns, and following traffic signal directions. Violations captured by the cameras will be penalized under the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act. Since 2019, Taipei has already installed such cameras in 34 areas, resulting in over a 90% decrease in traffic violations according to the Traffic Division’s data. The introduction of tech-based traffic enforcement aims to reduce violations and ensure smooth traffic flow, with the authorities urging drivers to prioritize traffic safety. These additional installations are expected to contribute to safer road conditions in the city.

The Transportation Bureau of the Kaohsiung City Government has announced that left turns will be permitted at 10 intersections along the route of the Kaohsiung Circular Light Rail. In order to maintain traffic flow and address concerns from drivers, the bureau has reviewed and assessed traffic regulations. To minimize the impact on through traffic, vehicles will be directed to stay to the right about 50 meters upstream from the intersections. Additionally, changes to signal timing and settings on main roads surrounding the light rail, including Dashun Road, Jiangong Road, Dafeng Road, and Dachang Road, will be implemented. These adjustments aim to respond to actual traffic flow and will be fine-tuned as needed.

The Executive Yuan has responded to concerns raised by Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chang Liao Wan-chien regarding the reporting of traffic violations. The authority to issue traffic citations still rests with the police, who verify and consider whether to proceed with the report. Chang Liao has expressed concerns about the new point-based traffic violation system, arguing that citizen reports, often captured using dashcams or smartphones, raise accuracy and privacy issues. He warns that without proper legal regulation, these practices could potentially violate constitutional rights. The Executive Yuan maintains that the regulations aim to encourage public assistance in maintaining road traffic order while upholding personal privacy.

Scores of heavy motorcycles surrounded the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) in Taipei on Sunday afternoon, demanding the immediate implementation of laws allowing large motorcycles access to highways. The protest, organized by groups such as the Republic of China Motorcycle Industry Promotion Association and the Taiwan Motorcycle Riders Association (TMRA), aimed to voice discontent with current traffic regulations. The bikers’ demands included immediate access to highways, permission to park in designated spaces, and the abolition of Article 99 of the Road Traffic Safety Rules. The movement’s initiators criticized the MOTC for stalling, pointing out that laws permitting heavy motorcycles on national highways were passed over a decade ago. TMRA secretary-general Liu Cheng-chien expressed frustration at the Highways Bureau’s lackluster response, highlighting the discrepancy between government policies and the desires of the biking community. Protest leaders claimed that 70% of the populace is unaware that the regulation allowing motorbikes on highways has already passed the third reading. They argued that the department’s polling does not reflect public opinion and questioned the legitimacy of basing policies on a single survey. Traffic advocacy groups have long emphasized the need for large motorcycles to have the freedom to choose between car or motorcycle parking spots. Despite recent responses from the Highway Bureau considering trials with some local governments, groups argue that central government intervention is necessary for a uniform solution to parking regulations.

Taiwan’s first highway autonomous bus conducted its inaugural licensing and passenger-carrying tests. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Highway Bureau commissioned Green Transit Co., Ltd to deploy the self-driving bus, which traveled 16 kilometers autonomously at a set speed of 40 kilometers per hour. The bus, accompanied by an engineering driver during the trial phase, cost NT＄30 million to develop. The full route spans 44 kilometers, with over 70% being autonomous. The service is expected to provide free rides to the public starting in March next year, with seven stops and 7 to 8 daily services. The initiative aims to address the shortage of public transportation personnel and reduce traffic incidents. The Highway Bureau plans to enhance highway maintenance and public transport operations using smart technology.

A tragic school bus collision in Changhua County leaves two children in intensive care and sparks a debate on seatbelt regulations for school buses. The accident, which occurred at a problematic intersection, highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and emergency response in Taiwan.

Taiwanese citizens express their dissatisfaction with the new road regulations implemented on July 1 through social media, sharing stories of the consequences of violating the rules. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) amended Section 43 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, imposing fines and driving bans for drivers exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 kilometers per hour. Offenders also face a six-month license suspension. Despite Taiwan’s reputation for bad traffic behavior, some argue that the previous threshold of exceeding the speed limit by 60 kilometers per hour should be reinstated. The MOTC asserts that managing speed is crucial for road safety worldwide and considers excessive speeding a serious offense. They emphasize that higher speeds limit a driver’s field of vision and reaction time, urging citizens to comply with traffic rules without presuming luck.

A foreign resident in Taichung, Taiwan expressed concerns about the nation’s traffic regulations and pedestrian safety in a Facebook group. Despite his love for Taiwan, he fears crossing the road and regretted his move at times. He called for genuine progress in Taiwan and urged political figures to address traffic-related casualties.

New Taipei City witnessed a surge in reports of vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians, prompting authorities to tighten regulations for pedestrian safety. Learn about the increased fines and improved driver awareness.

The amendments to the ＂Act Governing the Punishment of Violation of Road Traffic Regulations＂ adopted in April by the Legislative Yuan took effect on Friday, imposing stricter penalties on drivers.

A tour bus squeezed throught a motorcycle lane in central Taiwan on Tuesday (Dec. 8).