Drunk driver honks at police car at red light, gets arrested

A man in Taiwan, identified as Mr. Chang, drove under the influence of alcohol and then inexplicably honked his horn at a police car while waiting at a red light. The impulsive action drew the attention of officers, who immediately stopped him for questioning.

Upon approaching Mr. Chang's vehicle, the police detected a strong smell of alcohol. A breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol content of 1.18 mg per liter, significantly exceeding Taiwan's legal limit of 0.25 mg per liter by more than four times. The incident occurred on the afternoon of July 22.

Prosecutors charged Mr. Chang with driving a motor vehicle while unable to maintain safety due to intoxication. The court acknowledged that Mr. Chang admitted to the offense. He was sentenced to three months in prison, with the option to pay a fine of 90,000 New Taiwan dollars (approximately $2,800 USD) in lieu of incarceration.

The court's decision highlighted that Mr. Chang was aware of alcohol's detrimental effects on consciousness and reaction time but still chose to drive, endangering public safety. The sentence can still be appealed.