Taipei City Police Department

Statistics recently unveiled by the Taipei City Police Department (TCPD) underscore a troubling trend: pedestrian violations have increasingly fueled traffic accidents over the past years. In the first half of 2024 alone, pedestrian-related infractions accounted for hundreds of incidents across Taipei, endangering not only pedestrians themselves but also drivers and the integrity of traffic flow.

Prevalent forms of pedestrian misconduct include ignoring traffic signals, jaywalking across areas lacking designated crosswalks, and operating moving sports and leisure equipment on public roads. Young individuals and the elderly emerge as the primary offenders, with the former often disregarding rules due to haste, mobile phone distraction, or the mistaken belief that unregistered e-scooters bypass regulations. Meanwhile, older pedestrians are frequently led to violations by mobility constraints or unfamiliarity with traffic laws. In response, the TCPD intends to bolster traffic safety campaigns within schools and neighborhoods, enhancing legal consciousness among these two prominent groups.

From an enforcement perspective, measures are underway to augment patrols during peak hours and on hotspots routes to address pedestrian violations more effectively, aiming to establish a strong deterrent effect. The TCPD appeals to pedestrians to willingly observe traffic regulations, safeguarding not only their own lives but also those of others. Drivers are likewise urged to yield to pedestrians, promoting a shared dedication to roadway safety.

Lastly, the TCPD stresses that traffic safety is a collective effort of all road users, with compliance to rules being paramount for sustaining secure and orderly roadways. The department remains committed to advancing traffic safety education, urging citizens to stay alert, mitigate traffic incidents, and foster a more secure traffic for all.