Taipei Motorcyclist Arrested for Drug Driving After Collision

A motorcyclist in Taipei was arrested for suspected drug driving following a minor traffic accident. The incident occurred when the rider, identified as Mr. Hsiao, collided with another motorcycle on Roosevelt Road near the Gongguan area.

According to police, the accident happened around 5:42 p.m. Mr. Hsiao was reportedly making a left turn from Xinsheng South Road onto Roosevelt Road when he suddenly stopped in the middle of traffic. The rider behind him could not react in time and rear-ended his motorcycle. Fortunately, neither rider sustained any injuries.

However, responding officers noticed Mr. Hsiao appeared nervous and was sweating profusely. They also detected a distinct smell of drugs emanating from him. Based on these observations, the officers administered a rapid drug test for saliva, which returned a positive result for amphetamines.

Mr. Hsiao was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and taken into custody. His motorcycle was impounded. He faces charges of endangering public safety.