Man Vomits on Road, Refuses Breathalyzer, Arrested for Suspected Drugged Driving in Taipei

A man driving in Taipei was stopped by police after a passerby reported him for suspected drunk driving. The 32-year-old, identified as Mr. Zhang, was driving on Linsen North Road to pick up his girlfriend when he suddenly felt unwell. He pulled over and got out of the car to vomit, collapsing onto the road.

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He refused a breathalyzer test and insisted he had not been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, stating he had only taken sleeping pills.

Witnesses who saw him fall believed he was drunk and called the police. Officers arrived to find Zhang disoriented and agitated, speaking incoherently. He refused a breathalyzer test and insisted he had not been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, stating he had only taken sleeping pills.

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Police administered a rapid drug test via saliva, which returned a positive result for benzodiazepines.

However, police administered a rapid drug test via saliva, which returned a positive result for benzodiazepines. Zhang was subsequently arrested and will face charges for endangering public safety. Police are reportedly skeptical of his claim about sleeping pills, as he could not produce a prescription. Authorities emphasized that both drunk and drugged driving pose serious risks and vowed to continue strict enforcement.

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Drunk driving and drugged driving both seriously endanger the public's life, body, and property safety. Police will continue to strengthen investigations, demonstrating a 'zero tolerance' determination. We urge the public not to break the law.