Wang Wan-yu Calls for Driver's License Suitability Assessment to Curb Drug-Impaired Driving
New Power Party Chair Wang Wan-yu argues that harsher penalties are insufficient and proposes a suitability assessment system for drug-impaired drivers.
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New Power Party Chair Wang Wan-yu held a press conference at the Legislative Yuan, stating that drug-impaired driving cases have surged 200 times in three years. She argued that simply increasing penalties is not enough. Citing Germany's 'driver's license suitability assessment system,' she proposed that authorities should automatically revoke licenses upon detecting drug use, requiring rehabilitation and risk assessment before re-issuance to prevent tragedies before they occur.
FAQ
What is the solution for drug-impaired driving?
The introduction of a driver's license suitability assessment system is proposed.