16 Accidents Caused by Drunk Driving; Chiayi City Police Urge No Chance-Taking
The Chiayi City Police Department announced that since the beginning of this year, 16 traffic accidents caused by residual alcohol have occurred during morning commute hours, and 30 individuals were caught with excessive blood alcohol levels. The police emphasize that alcohol metabolism varies from person to person, and the idea that 'sleeping it off' is sufficient is dangerous, urging people to avoid driving after drinking.
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(Central News Agency reporter Jiang Yi-ching, Chiayi City, 7th) The Chiayi City Police Department announced that since the beginning of this year, 16 traffic accidents caused by residual alcohol have occurred during morning commute hours. They have also proactively apprehended 30 individuals with excessive blood alcohol concentrations, whom they refer to as 'mobile bombs.' The police emphasize that the speed of alcohol metabolism varies from person to person, and it is definitely not a case of 'everything being fine after a night's sleep.'
According to statistics from the Chiayi City Police Department, since the beginning of this year, 16 traffic accidents caused by residual alcohol have occurred during morning commute hours alone. The police have also proactively apprehended 30 individuals with excessive blood alcohol concentrations during their duties.
The Chiayi City Police Department stated that most of these drivers subjectively believe their physical strength has recovered, but in reality, residual alcohol still leads to slow reactions and inaccurate judgment. The dangers brought by 'hangover driving' often become the most unexpected invisible killer on the road.
To prevent people from driving under the influence and reduce the risk of traffic accidents, the police, in addition to daily patrols, regularly arrange special operations to crack down on drunk driving every month.
According to statistics, the number of drunk driving cases cracked down in Chiayi City was 691 in 2023, 663 in 2024, and 628 in 2025. Although drunk driving cases have shown a downward trend, public awareness of alcohol metabolism and safe driving remains vague. Therefore, prevention and publicity efforts will be strengthened for hangover drivers.
Chiayi City Police Chief Chen Ming-chih emphasized that a decrease in numbers does not mean enforcement will be relaxed. The speed of alcohol metabolism varies from person to person, and sleeping it off does not completely eliminate the effects of alcohol, as over 90% of alcohol needs to be metabolized and excreted by the liver. Medical calculations generally estimate an average decomposition of 8 to 10 grams of alcohol per hour. 'Alcohol is not up to you to decide; it's up to the instrument!'
The police urge drivers that if they consumed strong liquor or drank late into the night the previous evening, they must take a taxi or public transportation the next morning. To save a negligible transportation fee, one might face high fines, license suspension, or even imprisonment. (Editor: Long Bo-an) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Jiang Yi-ching, Chiayi City, 7th) The Chiayi City Police Department announced that since the beginning of this year, 16 traffic accidents caused by residual alcohol have occurred during morning commute hours. They have also proactively apprehended 30 individuals with excessive blood alcohol concentrations, whom they refer to as 'mobile bombs.' The police emphasize that the speed of alcohol metabolism varies from person to person, and it is definitely not a case of 'everything being fine after a night's sleep.'
According to statistics from the Chiayi City Police Department, since the beginning of this year, 16 traffic accidents caused by residual alcohol have occurred during morning commute hours alone. The police have also proactively apprehended 30 individuals with excessive blood alcohol concentrations during their duties.
The Chiayi City Police Department stated that most of these drivers subjectively believe their physical strength has recovered, but in reality, residual alcohol still leads to slow reactions and inaccurate judgment. The dangers brought by 'hangover driving' often become the most unexpected invisible killer on the road.
To prevent people from driving under the influence and reduce the risk of traffic accidents, the police, in addition to daily patrols, regularly arrange special operations to crack down on drunk driving every month.
According to statistics, the number of drunk driving cases cracked down in Chiayi City was 691 in 2023, 663 in 2024, and 628 in 2025. Although drunk driving cases have shown a downward trend, public awareness of alcohol metabolism and safe driving remains vague. Therefore, prevention and publicity efforts will be strengthened for hangover drivers.
Chiayi City Police Chief Chen Ming-chih emphasized that a decrease in numbers does not mean enforcement will be relaxed. The speed of alcohol metabolism varies from person to person, and sleeping it off does not completely eliminate the effects of alcohol, as over 90% of alcohol needs to be metabolized and excreted by the liver. Medical calculations generally estimate an average decomposition of 8 to 10 grams of alcohol per hour. 'Alcohol is not up to you to decide; it's up to the instrument!'
The police urge drivers that if they consumed strong liquor or drank late into the night the previous evening, they must take a taxi or public transportation the next morning. To save a negligible transportation fee, one might face high fines, license suspension, or even imprisonment. (Editor: Long Bo-an) 1150507
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