Taichung Man Suspected of Drug-Driving Causes Accident, Police Issue Citation

Taichung, May 6 (CNA) A traffic accident occurred today at the intersection of Linsen Road and Zhongqin Street in West District, Taichung City. Police reported that a man surnamed Yang collided with a private car parked on the roadside, then pushed it into the vehicle in front. Yang's preliminary saliva test showed a positive reaction for drugs, and he was cited according to law.

The First Precinct of the Taichung City Police Bureau received a report at approximately 11:27 AM about a traffic accident at the intersection of Linsen Road and Zhongqin Street in West District.

Police stated that Mr. Yang was driving his private car from Wuchuan Road along Linsen Road towards Zhongren Street when he collided with a private car parked on the roadside belonging to Mr. Wu. Mr. Wu's car was then pushed forward, striking a taxi belonging to Mr. Chen and a motorcycle belonging to Ms. Kuo. No one was injured at the scene.

Further investigation by the police revealed that Mr. Yang showed no alcohol reaction in his breathalyzer test, but his preliminary saliva test had a positive reaction for drugs. He was cited in accordance with the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, and the urine test results are pending to clarify whether criminal responsibility is involved.

Police pointed out that according to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, 'motor vehicle drivers found to have used drugs, hallucinogens, narcotics, or similar controlled substances after testing shall be fined not less than NT$30,000 and not more than NT$120,000. Their vehicles shall be immediately impounded and their driving licenses suspended for 1 to 2 years, and their vehicle plates suspended for 2 years.' (Editor: Li Shu-hua)1150506