Police in Taichung Catch Drug-Impaired Driver During Seatbelt Check
Taichung police stopped a driver for not wearing a seatbelt, only to discover signs of impairment. A saliva test confirmed drug use, leading to the seizure of the vehicle and criminal charges for drug-impaired driving.
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Central News Agency (Taichung, 26th) The Taichung City Police Department's Dongshi Precinct stated today that officers on patrol yesterday spotted a passenger car driver failing to wear a seatbelt as required. Upon stopping the vehicle for inspection, they noticed the driver's condition was abnormal. A subsequent saliva test showed a positive result for drugs. The police seized the person and the vehicle and transferred the case to the Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation in accordance with the law. The Dongshi Precinct stated that officers discovered the traffic violation at the intersection of Zhongshan Road and Sanmin Street in Dongshi District. After stopping the driver, they found drug-related paraphernalia. Following the positive saliva test, police completed evidence collection, seized the vehicle, and referred the driver to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for violating the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act and for public endangerment.
FAQ
What are the penalties for drug-impaired driving in Taiwan?
It is classified as a public endangerment offense, carrying severe criminal penalties.