Keelung autonomous street intersection pedestrian injured by motorcycle, police strengthen enforcement measures.
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The intersection of Zizhi Street and Kaiyuan Road in the Qidu District of Keelung City does not have traffic lights, but it does have a green pedestrian crosswalk. Recently, an incident occurred where a pedestrian was injured by a motorcycle. The police stated that they will increase the enforcement against motor vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians. The incident happened on March 19, when a woman walking her dog crossed the intersection and was knocked down by a motorcycle, sustaining minor injuries. The rider did not yield to the pedestrian at the crosswalk. The police immediately directed traffic and assisted the injured person to receive medical attention. The motorcycle rider's breathalyzer test result was zero. The rider has been fined 7,200 NT dollars and had their driver's license suspended for one year.
The intersection of Autonomous Street and Kaiyuan Road in the Qidu District of Keelung City lacks traffic lights. Although there is a designated green zebra pedestrian crossing, a recent incident occurred in which a pedestrian was injured by a motorcycle. The police stated that they will strengthen enforcement against vehicles not yielding to pedestrians. The intersection is near a vegetable market, resulting in heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area.
On the morning of March 19, a woman walking her dog passed through the intersection when a motorcycle suddenly rushed in, knocking her down and causing minor injuries. After investigation, the police found that the motorcycle rider did not yield to pedestrians while crossing the zebra crossing, leading to the accident. The police quickly directed traffic to prevent further incidents and provided on-site protection to the injured person before sending her to the hospital.
Tests revealed that the motorcycle rider had a blood alcohol content of zero. The police have filed a report against the motorcycle rider in accordance with the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, imposing a fine of NT$7,200 and suspending their driver's license for one year.