Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/03/26
By: Liu Kuan-ting and Evelyn Kao
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Taipei, March 26 (CNA) The Legislature on Tuesday passed a law amendment that creates different penalties for motorcyclists and car drivers caught driving under the influence (DUI) and increases fines for drunk driving.
Under the amendment to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, scooter and motorcycle drivers convicted of first time DUI offenses will be subject to a fine of NT$15,000- NT$90,000 (US$495-US$2,970), while second-time offenders could face a fine of NT$90,000.
In addition, motorists can be fined NT$30,000-NT$120,000 for first-time DUI offenses, while second-time offenders are liable to a fine of NT$120,000.
For third-time offenses, motorcyclists risk a fine of NT$180,000 and motorists NT$210,000, according to the amendment. [FULL STORY]