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The Yilan Green Expo's sightseeing vehicle has a speed limit of only 20 kilometers per hour, but it still experienced an out-of-control incident that resulted in the death of a tourist. Both the manufacturers and the prosecutors stated that the pneumatic brake of the sightseeing vehicle would lock up when it is out of power; however, other operators pointed out that all sightseeing vehicles should be equipped with a handbrake to handle emergencies. If the handbrake cannot be used, whether this is due to human error remains to be investigated. In contrast, the design and safety measures of the sightseeing vehicles at Kaohsiung Shou Shan Zoo and Taipei City Zoo differ; the former automatically recharges when the battery level drops below 70%, while the latter uses diesel power and is equipped with a driving recorder and security personnel to remind tourists. At the Yilan Green Expo, due to the lack of separation between pedestrians and vehicles, waiting crowds may enter the vehicle lane, causing the sightseeing vehicle to have to maneuver in narrow spaces, further highlighting the importance of road planning and mechanical maintenance to prevent future accidents.

The maximum speed of the amusement park vehicles at the Yilan Green Expo is only 20 kilometers per hour. How could they suddenly go out of control and result in the death of a visitor? Manufacturers and prosecutors pointed out that pneumatic brakes will lock if there is no power. However, other amusement vehicle manufacturers mentioned that both gas-powered and electric amusement vehicles should have a handbrake to respond to various emergencies. If there wasn't enough time to use the handbrake, is there a possibility of human error? How are the safety measures for amusement vehicles arranged in major amusement parks? Manufacturers are keeping this information confidential, telling the prosecutors that a lack of electricity in the pneumatic brakes could lead to locking. Other amusement vehicle manufacturers emphasized that both electric and gas vehicles should have handbrakes to prevent accidents, and whether there was human error needs further clarification.

The vehicle involved in the incident was electric, while the amusement vehicles at the Kaohsiung Shoushan Zoo automatically charge when the battery level is below 70% and, due to the use of a pneumatic system, the braking function will not suddenly fail. At Taipei Zoo, the park uses diesel-driven amusement vehicles because of its hilly terrain. The head of the recreation department at Taipei Zoo stated, "Currently, the amusement vehicles are equipped with driving recorders, and our drivers can maintain a stable driving speed. Additionally, there are security personnel reminding visitors to keep a safe distance before and after the station." This is the daily operational situation of the amusement vehicles.

The amusement vehicles at Taipei Zoo use a design that separates people and vehicles to reduce the risk of accidents. In contrast, the amusement vehicles at the Yilan Green Expo lack this separation, and queuing visitors sometimes mistakenly enter the vehicle lanes, forcing the amusement vehicles to navigate through crowds and oncoming vehicles on narrow roads, along with other shuttle vehicles weaving through. Therefore, while mechanical maintenance of amusement vehicles is certainly important, the planning and design of the roads must also be taken into consideration to ensure future safety.