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Protesters March in Taipei, Call for Measures To Protect Pedestrian Safety
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5/25/2025
Demonstrators in Taiwan are calling on the government to improve safety for pedestrians. Sunday's action was organized by civic groups and is supported by some of the country's smaller political parties.
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Demonstrators set off from Taiwan's legislature, calling for unfit drivers to be banned from the roads.
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Led by civic groups and supported by some smaller political parties,
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they want the government to bring in new evaluation systems for drivers.
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Their march comes in the wake of a crash where a 78-year-old driver hit a busy intersection in New Taipei City,
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killing three people and injuring 12.
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It's not clear if his age was a factor,
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but demonstrators are also calling for better checks on senior motorists
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and a regular license renewal system for all drivers.
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This time's request is that there will be some requirements for driving when driving,
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and ensure that the driver has the ability to be safe to drive.
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When I walk on the road, I feel I'm a little insecure,
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because I don't know if the car will stop me.
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I just want the government to read the national transportation plan,
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and to do some changes in driving.
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Road safety has been a growing concern in Taiwan,
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which has been labeled a living hell for pedestrians.
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There's a lot of anger here among protesters over what they say is decades of failure by the government
01:23
to reform the driver licensing system.
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Organizers are also calling for improvements to the design of Taiwan's roads.
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The government says it's taking measures to improve safety,
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including a plan to raise fines for drivers who hit pedestrians.
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But these marchers want deeper change,
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hoping to prevent any more tragedies on the roads.
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Justin Wu and Louise Watt for Taiwan Plus.
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