Large Vehicles Carrying Dangerous Goods to Be Mandated to Install GPS from 2028
Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation announced a draft amendment this week to mandate the installation of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) on large vehicles transporting dangerous goods, effective January 1, 2028. Violators could face fines up to NT$18,000. This initiative aims to enhance management efficiency and safety in dangerous goods transportation by enabling real-time monitoring and incident reporting through a designated platform.
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The Ministry of Transportation this week announced a draft amendment to mandate the installation of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) on all large vehicles carrying dangerous goods. Violators will face fines of up to NT$18,000. The legislative process is expected to be completed in the second half of this year, with a one-year buffer period, and mandatory implementation is projected to begin on January 1, 2028.
The Ministry explained in a written statement that to effectively track whether dangerous goods vehicles apply for transportation permits as required, adhere to specified times and routes, and maintain vehicle inspection status, thereby improving management efficiency and driving safety during dangerous goods transportation, it referenced recent statistics on dangerous goods vehicles and improvement recommendations from major accident reports by the National Transportation Safety Board. It concluded that large vehicles need to be equipped with GPS functionality to strengthen their driving safety management.
Yesterday, the Ministry of Transportation announced a draft revision to Articles 84 and 84-1 of the Road Traffic Safety Regulations, promoting the legalization of mandatory GPS installation on large vehicles transporting dangerous goods, hoping to enhance driving safety through scientific management methods.
The Ministry pointed out that large vehicles carrying dangerous goods should provide dynamic vehicle information to a designated information platform as required by highway authorities and maintain normal operation. This will provide vehicle license plate numbers, real-time monitoring locations, vehicle speeds, historical track queries, and abnormal status reporting for statistical analysis and real-time early warning functions.
If GPS equipment is not installed as required, or if it is installed but not operating normally, the Ministry of Transportation stated that it would issue tickets in accordance with Article 29, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act for non-compliance with safety regulations for dangerous goods transportation. Vehicle owners will be fined between NT$3,000 and NT$18,000, and ordered to rectify the situation or be prohibited from driving.
The Ministry noted that this draft amendment was announced on April 17, and public opinions are being solicited. The public comment period is 60 days. The legislative process is expected to be completed and promulgated in the second half of this year. To allow operators sufficient preparation time, a one-year buffer period is planned. In principle, after the amendment, large vehicles carrying dangerous goods will be required to install GPS equipment starting January 1, 2028.
According to Ministry of Transportation statistics, from 2022 to 2024, 14,013 large vehicles applied for temporary dangerous goods permits, of which 4,923 vehicles have already installed GPS equipment and are connected to the platform.
To encourage vehicles to install GPS equipment in advance and enhance the efficiency and safety of dangerous goods transportation, the Ministry of Transportation stated that vehicles that have already installed or newly installed GPS equipment (including non-large vehicles) and whose data is normally connected to the designated information platform may apply for a temporary permit with a validity period of up to one year. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150418
The Ministry explained in a written statement that to effectively track whether dangerous goods vehicles apply for transportation permits as required, adhere to specified times and routes, and maintain vehicle inspection status, thereby improving management efficiency and driving safety during dangerous goods transportation, it referenced recent statistics on dangerous goods vehicles and improvement recommendations from major accident reports by the National Transportation Safety Board. It concluded that large vehicles need to be equipped with GPS functionality to strengthen their driving safety management.
Yesterday, the Ministry of Transportation announced a draft revision to Articles 84 and 84-1 of the Road Traffic Safety Regulations, promoting the legalization of mandatory GPS installation on large vehicles transporting dangerous goods, hoping to enhance driving safety through scientific management methods.
The Ministry pointed out that large vehicles carrying dangerous goods should provide dynamic vehicle information to a designated information platform as required by highway authorities and maintain normal operation. This will provide vehicle license plate numbers, real-time monitoring locations, vehicle speeds, historical track queries, and abnormal status reporting for statistical analysis and real-time early warning functions.
If GPS equipment is not installed as required, or if it is installed but not operating normally, the Ministry of Transportation stated that it would issue tickets in accordance with Article 29, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act for non-compliance with safety regulations for dangerous goods transportation. Vehicle owners will be fined between NT$3,000 and NT$18,000, and ordered to rectify the situation or be prohibited from driving.
The Ministry noted that this draft amendment was announced on April 17, and public opinions are being solicited. The public comment period is 60 days. The legislative process is expected to be completed and promulgated in the second half of this year. To allow operators sufficient preparation time, a one-year buffer period is planned. In principle, after the amendment, large vehicles carrying dangerous goods will be required to install GPS equipment starting January 1, 2028.
According to Ministry of Transportation statistics, from 2022 to 2024, 14,013 large vehicles applied for temporary dangerous goods permits, of which 4,923 vehicles have already installed GPS equipment and are connected to the platform.
To encourage vehicles to install GPS equipment in advance and enhance the efficiency and safety of dangerous goods transportation, the Ministry of Transportation stated that vehicles that have already installed or newly installed GPS equipment (including non-large vehicles) and whose data is normally connected to the designated information platform may apply for a temporary permit with a validity period of up to one year. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150418
FAQ
When will GPS installation become mandatory for large vehicles carrying dangerous goods?
It is expected to become mandatory from January 1, 2028. The legislative process will be completed in the second half of this year, with a one-year buffer period.
What are the penalties for violating the mandatory GPS installation?
Violators will be fined between NT$3,000 and NT$18,000, and ordered to rectify the situation or be prohibited from driving.