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New Taipei City Names Top Repeat Drunk/Drug Driver as 'Drug-Driving Tumor'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • New Taipei City released its first list of repeat offenders for drunk and drug-driving within the past decade, with Lin Zhenxing topping the list.
  • Lin Zhenxing, labeled a "drug-driving tumor," was caught driving under the influence and without a license four times in 10 years.
  • Authorities are publicly naming and shaming repeat offenders like Lin to deter dangerous driving and enhance public safety.

New Taipei City authorities have unveiled the first list of repeat drunk and drug drivers from the past decade, publicly identifying individuals who pose a significant threat to public safety. Topping this list is Lin Zhenxing, who has been repeatedly caught driving under the influence of drugs and without a license, earning him the moniker "drug-driving tumor."

Lin Zhenxing, who has repeatedly driven under the influence of drugs and without a license, is the worst 'time bomb' on New Taipei's roads.

— Article TextDescription of Lin Zhenxing's repeated offenses.

Lin's record is particularly alarming, with four separate incidents of driving without a license and while impaired by drugs within a 10-year span. His most recent arrest occurred on October 21 of the previous year when police stopped him for suspicious behavior while riding a motorcycle without a license. During the stop, officers discovered he was high on methamphetamine and found illegal substances and paraphernalia on his person.

Following his arrest, Lin tested positive for methamphetamine. The New Taipei City Police Department emphasized that repeat offenders like Lin, who repeatedly engage in dangerous driving behaviors, severely endanger citizens' lives. By releasing his photo and name, the authorities aim to leverage public opinion to pressure such individuals and prevent them from endangering others on the road.

Like Lin Zhenxing, those who repeatedly drive under the influence of drugs, without a license, and continue to re-offend, have seriously threatened the lives and safety of citizens.

— New Taipei City Police DepartmentStatement on the danger posed by repeat offenders.

The police department stated they will not tolerate such reckless behavior and are committed to ensuring the safety of New Taipei's roads. The public naming of offenders like Lin is intended as a strong deterrent against future violations and a clear message that repeat dangerous driving will not be overlooked.

This time, by directly revealing photos and names, we aim to use public opinion to completely corner them, and we will never allow such villains to get lucky on the road again.

— New Taipei City Police DepartmentExplanation of the strategy to publicly shame offenders.
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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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