Page 101 - 2023 OUTLINE OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR REPUBLIC OF CHINA

2023 OUTLINE OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR

down on overloaded gravel/large trucks, requiring every police department to carry out traffic
inspections and strictly enforce the overloading and speeding regulations. Additionally, by
strengthening the education and training of police officers, the NPA hopes the police’s atti-
tude, skills, and efficiency in cracking down on overloaded gravel/large trucks can be upgrad-

ed.
In an effort to effectively deter drivers from taking detours to avoid inspections at weigh stations

on freeways, the NPA has demanded increased coordination and collaboration between the
National Highway Police Bureau and local police departments located along the highways to en-
hance inspection on vehicles that might be involved in major traffic violations. At the same time,
continuous efforts should be made to secure funding for setting up high-tech equipment, such as

dynamic weigh-bridges, to deter drivers from having the mindset of violating law with impunity.
(6) Ensuring the rights of pedestrians

In 2023, the NPA requires all police depart-
ments to continue cracking down on drivers who

refuse to yield for pedestrians, and pedestrians
who violate traffic regulations. The NPA has also
made use of various media, such as billboards,

promotional materials, broadcasts, the Internet,
etc., to publicize the awareness of pedestrians’
rights. In addition, to ensure pedestrians’ safety
on the road, the police on duty shall report to
certain traffic engineering agencies for further

solutions or maintenance as they encounter Protect Pedestrians’ Safety
unreasonable traffic facilities (signs, signals or
marked lines).

(7) Continuing to strengthen the management of

taxi-driver

In order to address potential safety prob-
lems caused by taxi drivers, to protect the rights
of legal taxi drivers, and to ensure passengers’
Illegal Taxi Inspection

99