Heavy motorcycle rider mistakenly enters National Highway 3 Nantou service area, resists towing, collides with police, arrested
A heavy motorcycle rider mistakenly entered a service area on National Highway 3, resisted police orders for towing, and collided with an officer, resulting in his arrest. He was subsequently referred for prosecution on charges of obstructing public duty.
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- 📰 Published: April 26, 2026 at 15:08
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(Central News Agency reporter Cheng Wei-chen, Nantou, 26th) A heavy motorcycle rider surnamed Lin mistakenly entered the Nantou Service Area on National Highway 3 late last night. Police officers lawfully stopped him and notified a tow truck for removal. Unexpectedly, the rider, unwilling for his heavy motorcycle to be towed, started his bike to leave and collided with an officer, causing minor abrasions to the officer's hands. The officer was sent for medical examination and found to be fine. On-site officers immediately subdued and arrested him, and the entire case was transferred for investigation on suspicion of obstructing public duty.
The Seventh Highway Police Brigade of the National Highway Police Bureau stated today that 38-year-old Lin entered National Highway 3 mistakenly on a large heavy motorcycle at around 11 PM last night and was intercepted by officers performing a drunk driving checkpoint duty at the 231km mark northbound Nantou Service Area.
After officers understood the situation, Lin entered via the Zhongliao side road of the Nantou Service Area. He was lawfully cited, and a tow truck was notified to remove the vehicle. Unexpectedly, while waiting for the tow, the man, unwilling for his vehicle to be towed, started his motorcycle to leave and collided with an officer, causing abrasions to one officer's hands. The officer was sent for medical examination and found to be fine; on-site officers immediately subdued and arrested him, and the entire case was transferred for investigation on suspicion of obstructing public duty.
Police stated that large heavy motorcycles are not allowed to drive on national highways. Road users should drive according to regulations and avoid mistakenly entering, to prevent endangering themselves and other road users. According to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, drivers can be fined NT$3,000 to NT$6,000. If there are acts such as refusing enforcement or colliding with officers, legal action will be pursued. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua)1150426
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(Central News Agency reporter Cheng Wei-chen, Nantou, 26th) A heavy motorcycle rider surnamed Lin mistakenly entered the Nantou Service Area on National Highway 3 late last night. Police officers lawfully stopped him and notified a tow truck for removal. Unexpectedly, the rider, unwilling for his heavy motorcycle to be towed, started his bike to leave and collided with an officer, causing minor abrasions to the officer's hands. The officer was sent for medical examination and found to be fine. On-site officers immediately subdued and arrested him, and the entire case was transferred for investigation on suspicion of obstructing public duty.
The Seventh Highway Police Brigade of the National Highway Police Bureau stated today that 38-year-old Lin entered National Highway 3 mistakenly on a large heavy motorcycle at around 11 PM last night and was intercepted by officers performing a drunk driving checkpoint duty at the 231km mark northbound Nantou Service Area.
After officers understood the situation, Lin entered via the Zhongliao side road of the Nantou Service Area. He was lawfully cited, and a tow truck was notified to remove the vehicle. Unexpectedly, while waiting for the tow, the man, unwilling for his vehicle to be towed, started his motorcycle to leave and collided with an officer, causing abrasions to one officer's hands. The officer was sent for medical examination and found to be fine; on-site officers immediately subdued and arrested him, and the entire case was transferred for investigation on suspicion of obstructing public duty.
Police stated that large heavy motorcycles are not allowed to drive on national highways. Road users should drive according to regulations and avoid mistakenly entering, to prevent endangering themselves and other road users. According to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, drivers can be fined NT$3,000 to NT$6,000. If there are acts such as refusing enforcement or colliding with officers, legal action will be pursued. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua)1150426
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