Unregistered Electric Scooters Face Fines of up to NT$3,600 Taoyuan Police Fine Four Migrant Workers and Strengthen Awareness Efforts
Taoyuan police recently intercepted three migrant workers riding unregistered electric scooters (commonly known as e-scooters) at night. They issued fines according to the law and impounded the vehicles. The police also educated the workers' employers about the necessity of completing registration and purchasing mandatory liability insurance to ensure legal operation on the road. Additionally, in Zhongshan Road, Taoyuan District, an Indonesian female migrant worker was caught riding an unregistered e-scooter. The police issued a fine, impounded the vehicle, and informed her of the requirements to register the vehicle and purchase insurance.
The grace period for registering electric scooters officially ended on November 30 this year. Taoyuan police stated they would strengthen enforcement and public education on e-scooter regulations. According to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, unregistered e-scooters or those without liability insurance are subject to fines ranging from NT$1,200 to NT$3,600.
Deputy Director Huang Jun-Kai of Longan Police Station stated that during a patrol on Longshou Street, they intercepted three migrant workers (from Thailand and Vietnam) riding unregistered e-scooters. Although the vehicles were compliant with inspection standards, they had not been registered. The police issued fines, impounded the vehicles, and emphasized to their employers the need to complete registration and insurance procedures immediately.
Meanwhile, Officer Li Hong-Da from Jingfu Police Station intercepted an unregistered e-scooter ridden by an Indonesian female migrant worker on Zhongshan Road. She stated that she had purchased the scooter from a compatriot for NT$5,000. The police informed her that she must register the scooter with the relevant authorities and purchase mandatory liability insurance to meet legal requirements.
The police also reminded the public that driving an e-scooter under the influence is punishable by law. A breath alcohol level of 0.15 to 0.24mg/L will result in fines between NT$1,200 and NT$2,400. Levels exceeding 0.25mg/L or involvement in serious traffic accidents could lead to charges of endangering public safety. Additionally, e-scooters are prohibited from carrying passengers, must not exceed a speed of 25 km/h, and riders must be at least 14 years old and wear helmets. The police urge the public to comply with these regulations to avoid fines or legal consequences.
