Taiwan News
Date: 2016/12/29
By: Central News Agency
Taipei (Taiwan News) – In an effort to crack down on drunk driving more aggressively, more focus will be
(By Central News Agency)
directed toward the younger generation aged 18-24 next year, Deputy Transport Minister Chi Wen-jong said Thursday.
The government is going to demonstrate zero-tolerance for drunk driving instead of only paying attention to reducing casualties resulting from it, Chi said during a legislative session in which he gave a briefing on the ministry’s plan to curb drunk driving.
There will also be revised measures implemented in two months to discourage motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol, according to the ministry.
For instance, the number of hours for correctional classes required for those caught drunk driving will be raised from four to six hours, while repeat offenders will have to take 12 hours of class instead of the current six hours. [FULL STORY]
