Taiwan’s fatal crashes pose road safety concern for DUI

Alcohol use is a key factor in a high percentage of fatal road crashes in Taiwan. According to official data from Taiwan's National Police Agency (NPA), driving under the influence of alcohol is the single biggest cause of fatal crashes for drivers aged 18-59. Other major causes of crashes included failing to obey traffic signs, road markings or signals. There were 1,43 fatal road crashes in Taiwan during 2017.