Drunk driver pays hefty fine after wages garnished in Pingtung

A man in Pingtung, Taiwan, who caused injury while drunk driving, has finally paid a hefty fine of NT$67,500 after his wages were garnished. The incident occurred in late July 2022 when the man, riding a scooter, was found to have a blood alcohol level exceeding the legal limit. He was issued a fine and a two-year ban from obtaining a scooter license, along with mandatory traffic safety courses.

Despite the penalties, the man failed to pay the fine within the stipulated period. The case was then transferred to the Pingtung branch of the Administrative Enforcement Agency for compulsory enforcement. Initially, he ignored notices to pay or explain his situation. When garnishing his bank deposits proved insufficient, enforcement officers investigated his employment status.

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The agency will continue to take strong enforcement measures against debtors who maliciously evade traffic violation fines to ensure the road safety of the general public.

Upon discovering he was employed, the agency moved to garnish his wages. Faced with the prospect of his salary being seized and potentially impacting his job, the man promptly paid the entire outstanding amount in cash. The agency stated it will continue to take strong enforcement measures against those who intentionally evade traffic violation fines, emphasizing the importance of road safety.

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We urge the public to actively appear for investigations or arrange installment payments when notified by the enforcement agency, and not to harbor侥幸 (jokingly hope for luck), lest their property be forcibly executed, resulting in more loss than gain.