Motorcyclist Lies on Danjiang Bridge Motorcycle Lane to Measure Width; Highway Bureau Gathers Evidence and Reports to Police
On the Danjiang Bridge, which officially opened on May 12, a motorcyclist parked and lay down on the road to measure the lane width. The Northern Region Maintenance Engineering Branch of the Highway Bureau stated that after collecting evidence, they have formally reported the incident to the police today.
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Central News Agency, Taipei, 14th - The Danjiang Bridge officially opened to traffic on May 12, but on the first day, a motorcyclist parked in the motorcycle lane and lay down on the road surface to measure the lane width. The Northern Region Maintenance Engineering Branch of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Highway Bureau stated that after collecting evidence, they have formally reported the incident to the police today.
The Danjiang Bridge, connecting Tamsui and Bali, opened on May 12. Its beautiful scenery, along with the sunset over the Tamsui River estuary, has attracted people to experience it by bicycle, car, and on foot. However, a motorcyclist recently filmed and posted a video on social media, showing their motorcycle parked in the motorcycle lane and themselves lying horizontally on the road to measure its width.
The Northern Region Maintenance Engineering Branch of the Highway Bureau issued a press release stating that on the first day of opening, a motorcyclist heading from Tamsui to Bali parked in the motorcycle lane and lay on the road, obstructing following traffic. After collecting evidence, they formally reported the incident to the police today.
The Northern Region Maintenance Engineering Branch urged road users to use the highway in accordance with regulations. The branch will continue to collect evidence and report deliberate violations to maintain traffic order and safety.
The Highway Bureau stated that multiple CCTV cameras are installed on the bridge and reminded the public not to commit traffic violations, such as entering express lanes without authorization or stopping in motorcycle lanes to take pictures. Such violations will be reported to the police for handling. (Editor: Long Po-an) 1150514
The Danjiang Bridge, connecting Tamsui and Bali, opened on May 12. Its beautiful scenery, along with the sunset over the Tamsui River estuary, has attracted people to experience it by bicycle, car, and on foot. However, a motorcyclist recently filmed and posted a video on social media, showing their motorcycle parked in the motorcycle lane and themselves lying horizontally on the road to measure its width.
The Northern Region Maintenance Engineering Branch of the Highway Bureau issued a press release stating that on the first day of opening, a motorcyclist heading from Tamsui to Bali parked in the motorcycle lane and lay on the road, obstructing following traffic. After collecting evidence, they formally reported the incident to the police today.
The Northern Region Maintenance Engineering Branch urged road users to use the highway in accordance with regulations. The branch will continue to collect evidence and report deliberate violations to maintain traffic order and safety.
The Highway Bureau stated that multiple CCTV cameras are installed on the bridge and reminded the public not to commit traffic violations, such as entering express lanes without authorization or stopping in motorcycle lanes to take pictures. Such violations will be reported to the police for handling. (Editor: Long Po-an) 1150514