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Miaoli Councilor Questions High Traffic Ticket Rate in Yuanli

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Miaoli County Councilor Chang Ku-li questioned the high number of traffic violation reports in Yuanli Township, totaling 4,185 cases last year.
  • Residents suspect police are issuing tickets excessively, prompting calls for clarification of road conditions before penalties.
  • The county police chief acknowledged the concerns and promised to investigate.

Miaoli County Councilor Chang Ku-li raised concerns on Tuesday about the high volume of traffic violation reports in Yuanli Township, which reached 4,185 cases last year. Chang questioned whether the police were "ticketing for the sake of ticketing," suggesting that residents suspect an excessive focus on issuing fines.

The councilor urged the police and relevant authorities to thoroughly assess road conditions and circumstances before imposing penalties. This call comes amid public dissatisfaction and a perception that enforcement may be prioritizing revenue generation over genuine safety improvements.

Miaoli County Police Chief Li Chung-ping acknowledged the concerns raised by the councilor and the public. He indicated that the police department would investigate the matter to clarify the situation and ensure fair enforcement practices. The focus is on understanding the context behind the high number of reported violations and addressing any potential issues with the current ticketing procedures.

ticketing for the sake of ticketing

— Chang Ku-liExpressing public suspicion about the police's motivation for issuing traffic tickets.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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