Ministry considers penalties for unapproved e-bikes following safety concerns
What happened
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications is considering amendments to penalize businesses that sell or supply unapproved electric-assisted bicycles and micro electric two-wheelers. This follows urging by Lu Ming-che to improve oversight checks on illegally modified e-bikes and police access to certification information.
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Why it matters
The proposed changes relate to vehicle certification and public safety standards. The existing Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act already permits fines of NT$600 to NT$1,200 for riding approved e-bikes without certification.
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Who's involved
- Ministry of Transportation and CommunicationsMinistry considering amendments and reporting on vehicle safety
- Lu Ming-chePolitician who urged the ministry to improve oversight checks
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The entities involved
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Ministry of Transportation and Communications
ministry of the Republic of China responsible for transportation and communications
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Legislative Yuan
unicameral national legislature of the Republic of China (Taiwan)