Taipei Metro Passenger Accidentally Sprays Pepper Spray, Obstructing Operation and Incurring NT$10,000 Fine
Taipei Metro Company announced that a passenger accidentally sprayed pepper spray inside a train carriage heading from Guandu Station towards Tamsui around 2 PM today. This incident necessitated passenger evacuation and is considered "obstructing train operation" under the Mass Rapid Transit Act, resulting in a fine of NT$10,000.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 29th) Taipei Metro Company stated today that around 2 PM, a passenger accidentally sprayed pepper spray inside a train carriage heading from Guandu Station towards Tamsui. This incident necessitated the evacuation of passengers and is considered "obstructing train operation" under the Mass Rapid Transit Act, incurring a fine of NT$10,000.
Taipei Metro explained that the incident occurred today around 2 PM. Inside a train carriage heading from Guandu Station towards Tamsui, a passenger inadvertently sprayed pepper spray. After the station master boarded and confirmed there was no lingering odor in the carriage, the train continued to carry passengers to Tamsui Station and was subsequently sent back to the depot for cleaning.
Taipei Metro stated that this action violated the Mass Rapid Transit Act. According to Article 50-1, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 2, which prohibits "arbitrarily operating station or train equipment or 'obstructing train operation,' power, or safety system equipment from functioning normally," a fine of NT$10,000 will be imposed.
The Metro Police Department reported that regarding the incident where a passenger accidentally sprayed pepper spray on a train at Zhuwei Station, the police received a report and responded to the scene. The station master stated that a passenger inadvertently pressed the pepper spray while organizing their backpack in the carriage. After clarification, it was determined not to be a security threat. At the time of the incident, passengers from three carriages were evacuated at Guandu Station, and no one was reported to have suffered irritation or required medical attention.
The Metro Police Department added that the Tamsui Precinct's Zhuwei Police Station, which has jurisdiction over the case, has taken the individual back to the station. Subsequent investigations will proceed based on evidence under the Social Order Maintenance Act. They also urged passengers to properly store their personal belongings to avoid affecting others and to avoid excessive panic in emergencies. If any abnormal situation is observed, passengers on the train can use the emergency intercom to notify the driver or control center, or inform station staff at the station for prompt handling.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 29th) Taipei Metro Company stated today that around 2 PM, a passenger accidentally sprayed pepper spray inside a train carriage heading from Guandu Station towards Tamsui. This incident necessitated the evacuation of passengers and is considered "obstructing train operation" under the Mass Rapid Transit Act, incurring a fine of NT$10,000.
Taipei Metro explained that the incident occurred today around 2 PM. Inside a train carriage heading from Guandu Station towards Tamsui, a passenger inadvertently sprayed pepper spray. After the station master boarded and confirmed there was no lingering odor in the carriage, the train continued to carry passengers to Tamsui Station and was subsequently sent back to the depot for cleaning.
Taipei Metro stated that this action violated the Mass Rapid Transit Act. According to Article 50-1, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 2, which prohibits "arbitrarily operating station or train equipment or 'obstructing train operation,' power, or safety system equipment from functioning normally," a fine of NT$10,000 will be imposed.
The Metro Police Department reported that regarding the incident where a passenger accidentally sprayed pepper spray on a train at Zhuwei Station, the police received a report and responded to the scene. The station master stated that a passenger inadvertently pressed the pepper spray while organizing their backpack in the carriage. After clarification, it was determined not to be a security threat. At the time of the incident, passengers from three carriages were evacuated at Guandu Station, and no one was reported to have suffered irritation or required medical attention.
The Metro Police Department added that the Tamsui Precinct's Zhuwei Police Station, which has jurisdiction over the case, has taken the individual back to the station. Subsequent investigations will proceed based on evidence under the Social Order Maintenance Act. They also urged passengers to properly store their personal belongings to avoid affecting others and to avoid excessive panic in emergencies. If any abnormal situation is observed, passengers on the train can use the emergency intercom to notify the driver or control center, or inform station staff at the station for prompt handling.
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