Drunk Driving Crackdown
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Taiwanese police are intensifying efforts against drunk driving, with a viral video from Kaohsiung gaining attention. Recent incidents include a father sentenced for a fatal drunk driving crash and a driver refusing a breathalyzer test. A senior train driver with prior offenses has also been placed on a blacklist.
South Korea sees surge in drunk driving, license revocations climb
South Korea faces a growing crisis of driving under the influence, with statistics revealing a significant year-on-year increase in drunk driving offenses. In the first seven months of 2024, a staggering 287 driver's licenses were revoked due to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This number has already surpassed the 237 revocations recorded for the entirety of 2023, signaling an ala…
Kaohsiung police's 'zombie' anti-drunk driving video goes viral
Kaohsiung police have captured public attention with a creative and viral promotional video warning against drunk driving, timed for Taiwan's Ghost Month. The short film depicts a driver taking a drag…
Father gets 10 years, 8 months for drunk driving death of unhelmeted daughter
A father in Taiwan has been sentenced to 10 years and 8 months in prison for drunk driving that resulted in his 6-year-old daughter's death. The court's decision marks one of the heaviest sentences fo…
Taiwan driver refuses breathalyzer, passenger attempts self-harm during police stop
A man driving the wrong way in Taoyuan, Taiwan, was stopped by police early Sunday morning. The 40-year-old driver, identified by the surname Liu, had been drinking at a KTV establishment. Police dete…