Reported 11 months ago
Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the 'Road Traffic Management Penalty Regulations' in May, prohibiting public reporting of 8 'minor traffic offenses.' Administrative announcement on June 26th stated the amendments will be effective from June 30th, with offenses like using mobile phones while riding a motorcycle, smoking or lighting cigarettes while driving, and inappropriate temporary parking. Last year's traffic regulations allowed public reporting for 13 violations, leading to controversy among professional drivers like taxi drivers. Recent amendments under considerations of pedestrian safety, motorcycle rider safety, and disability rights, retain some offenses for public reporting while limiting the criteria for point deductions and expanding eligibility for safety course deductions.
Source: YAHOO