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● Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act (only based on bicycle)
Slow-moving vehicles are classified and defined as follows:
1. Bicycle:
1) Pedal-powered bicycle
2) Electric power-auxiliary bicycle: a type approved two-wheeled vehicle that is powered mainly by human exercise and with electric assistance has a maximum speed of 25 km/hr or less and weighs 40 kg or less.
3) Electric bicycle: a type approved two-wheeled vehicle that is powered mainly by electricity, has a maximum speed of 25 km/hr or less, and weighs 40 kg or less (not including battery).
Should a slow-moving vehicle be altered without permission, or its safety equipments such as brakes, bells, lights, or reflective devices are not kept intact and in good condition, the vehicle's owner shall be fined NT$180 and be required to install such equipment or make corrections.
In the event of any of the followings, the driver of a slow-moving vehicle shall be fined from NT$300 to NT$600:
1. Operating without legitimate reason outside the designated slow-moving vehicle lanes or failing to keep right on roadways without designated slow-moving vehicle lanes.
2. Operating not on the designated route or not at the designated time period.
3. Failing to follow regulations when turning, overtaking, parking, or crossing an intersection.
4. Competing on the right of way, racing on roadways, or operating the vehicle in any other dangerous manners.
5. Failing to turn on light when driving at night.
6. While driving a vehicle, using a mobile phone, a computer or other devices with similar features to dial, to receive calls, to exchange mobile data , or any behavior that impairs driving safety.
In the event of any of the followings, the driver of a slow-moving vehicle shall be fined from NT$300 to NT$600:
1. Failing to obey the directions made by traffic police officers; or failing to follow the instructions indicated by signs, markings, or signals.
2. Failing to follow the traffic direction on a slow-moving vehicle lane.
3. Failing to follow the regulations to cross over fast-moving vehicle lanes.
4. Parking in violation of regulations.
5. Riding on sidewalks or fast-moving vehicle lanes.
6. Failing to pull over upon hearing the sirens of fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, rescue vehicles, or emergency response vehicles for a toxic chemical substance disaster or accident.
7. Failing to yield to pedestrians when crossing a pedestrian crosswalk or turning at an intersection.
8. Failing to yield to pedestrians on walkways indicated by signs or markings to allow slow-moving vehicles to drive.
9. Failing to pull over or closely following upon hearing or seeing mass rapid transit system vehicles closing as their alarms sound or warning lights flash.
In the event of any of the followings while carrying passengers or goods, the driver of a slow-moving vehicle shall be fined from NT$300 to NT$600:
1. Exceeding the number of passengers allowed.
2. Exceeding the weight limit for goods or carrying goods exceeding the limits of the vehicle body.
5. Carrying goods that have not been well secured.
6. Failing to pull over to the side when loading or unloading passengers or goods, thereby impeding traffic.
7. Pulling other vehicles or being pulled by other vehicles.
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