Persons possessing a valid driver's license issued abroad shall be granted the same driving privileges in Taiwan as ROC citizens are allowed in the country of issuance:
1. Except for those countries (and some US states) listed below, foreigners may drive in Taiwan on a valid international driver's license for 30 days. After that, report to the appropriate Office of Motor Vehicle Inspection: (http//www.tcmvd.gov.tw)
ARGENTINA, BAHAMAS, CENTRAL AFRICA, GHANA, JAPAN, NIGERIA, PAKISTAN, PHILIPPINES, SWAZILAND U. S. STATES OF: FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND OKLAHOMA.
2. Those with a valid international driver's license issued in the following countries may be issued an ROC driver's license without testing: (http//www.tcmvd.gov.tw)
ANGOLA, BARBADOS, BELIZE, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, BRUNEI, BURKINA FASO, CAMBODIA, CHAD, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, EL SALVADOR, GAMBIA, GRENADA, GUATEMALA, GUINEA BISSAU HAITI, HONDURAS, HONG KONG, HUNGARY, INDIA, KHMER REPUBLIC, LAOS, LIBERIA, LIBYA, LUXEMBURG (submit local driving license), MALAWI, MAURITIUS, MEXICO, MICRONESIA, NAURU, NICARAGUA, NIGER, PANAMA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, PERU, SENEGAL, SOLOMONS, ST. CHRISTOPHER, ST. LUCIA ST. VINCENT, SWAZILAND, THAILAND, TURKEY, VIETNAM VENEZUELA
3. Those with valid driver's license issued in the following countries or U.S. States may be issued an ROC driver's license without testing: (http//www.tcmvd.gov.tw)
ANGOLA, BAHRAIN, BARBADOS, BELGIUM, BELIZE, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, BRUNEI, BURKINA FASO, CENTRAL AFRICA, CHAD, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, DENMARK, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ECUADOR, EL SALVADOR, FINLAND, FRANCE, GAMBIA, GUATEMALA, GUINEA BISSAU, HONDURAS HONG KONG, HUNGARY, ITALY (retrieve local driving license), JORDAN, KOREA, LIBERIA, LIBYA, LUXEMBURG, MALAWI, MALAYSIA, MICRONESIA, NAURU, NETHERLANDS, NICARAGUA, NIGER, PANAMA, PHILIPPINES, PAPUA NEW GUINEA REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (possess Alien Permanent Resident Permit), SAUDI ARABIA, ST. CHRISTOPHER, ST. LUCIA, ST. VINCENT, SENEGAL, SOLOMONS, SWAZILAND, THAILAND, TURKEY, U.S. STATE OF OKLAHOMA, URUGUAY, VIETNAM YEMEN
4. Unless otherwise notified by the ROC embassy, consulate or trade office, persons from countries not listed in paragraphs (2) and (3) above, are required to pass both a written exam and road test (in accordance with Traffic Safety Regulation Articles 57-65) in order to receive a ROC driver's license and drive legally in Taiwan. Please address all inquiries to the Taipei City Motor Vehicle Office.
Note: Those listed above in paragraphs (2) and (3), your foreign or international driver’s license must be authenticated by the embassy or consulate of the Republic of China, or Representative Office, Liaison Office or other institute duly authorized by the ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http//www.tcmvd.gov.tw)
Phone : 2763-0155 EXT 201~203
Address : 21, Sec. 4, BaDe Road, Taipei City
Website : http//www.tcmvd.gov.tw
Further Information :
(I) Driver’s License Examination Foreigners must prepare the following documents to apply for a driver license examination at the Northern Area Office of Vehicle Registration Department.
1. Residence permit
2. Medical checkup certification for drivers license examination (available from Northern Area Office).
3. Two photos of the same style.
4. One of the following driving experiences :(1)Holding a learner license for 3 month or completion of any driving school registered in Taipei City.(2)Original and photocopy of the driver license of your native county.
5. Passing grade : written test : a score of 85 ; roads test ; a score of 70 (light motorcycles exempted).
NB: Holder of foreigner residence permits are not allowed to apply for a ROC driver license.
Northern Area Office
Vehicle Registration Department 80 , ChengTeh Road Section 5 , Shihlin District ,Taipei.
Tel:( 02 )2831-4155 ext.327
Vehicle Registration Department 21, PaTeh Road section 4, Sungshan District ,Taipei .
Tel:( 02 )2763-0155 ext.203
(II) Driver’s License Exchange Of R.O.C.Holders of Filipino , Malaysian ,or international driver license may exchange them for an ROC driver license .Holders of Vietnamese international driver license may exchange it for a ROC driver license . Applicants should bring the following documents to apply for a driver license exchange at the Vehicle Registration Offices:
1. Original and photocopy of ROC ID card or residence permit.
2. Original and photocopy driver license of applicant’s native country.
3. 2 photos of the same style.
4. Medical checkup certification from ant government hospital.
5. Original and photocopy of passport.
6. Chinese or English translation of driver license of applicant’s native country by a certified translation service or a Taipei office of your own country.
7. Driver license application from (Chien 21 Form , available from vehicle registration offices.)
8. Charge:NT＄200. (III)Driver’s License VisaHolder of Thai driver licenses are not allowed to exchange it with a ROC driver license , though a visa is allowed . Holders of Indonesian driver license or international driver license are not allowed to exchange it with an ROC driver license.
Applicants should bring the following documents to apply for driver license exchange at the Vehicle Registration Offices:
1. International driver license
2. Passport
3. Applicant form.(available from Vehicle Registration Office)
4. 1 photo
(IV) Standard Procedures for Dealing with Traffic Accidents.
(A) At the accident site.
1. Minor accident (when the vehicle is slightly damaged and no one is injured or dead): Mark the ground at the four corners of each vehicle, move the vehicles as soon as possible to a location where they will not interfere with the flow of traffic, and contact the police.
2. Other than minor accident: Maintain the accident site undisturbed and immediately contact the police. Place warning signals in front of, and at the rear of, the vehicles to avoid obstruction of traffic flow and further accidents.
(B) Reporting a traffic accident.
1. Dial “110” or the traffic police at “2394-3876 or 2321-9166” to report traffic accidents occurring within Taipei city limits.
2. The person reporting should describe the accident in detail, including place and time of occurrence, vehicle license numbers, casualties, as well as his/her own name and address. The reporter should remain at the scene of the accident until the police arrive.
3. Penalty may be reduced for those who turn themselves in after a traffic accident.(C) After taking care of the accident site.
1. Civil compensation:
(1) When there are no casualties, only vehicular damage and/or loss of property, the case should be settled by the parties involved or their respective insurance companies. In cases where the parties are unable to reach peaceful reconciliation, assistance can be sought from the District Mediation Association or the District Court’s Civil Tribunal. (The law prohibits law enforcement officers from intervening in matters involving civil compensation.)
(2) A civil suit will be initiated only upon complaint. The police have no authority to initiate investigation without receiving a complaint. Matters of civil compensation shall be the responsibility of the parties involved in the accident; there should be no expectation of police involvement.
2. Analysis of the accident. After clearing the accident site, relevant data and information are collected by the police and analyzed within 24 hours. Parties involved in the accident may obtain results of the analysis by personally visiting the Traffic Accident Affairs Unit of the Taipei Traffic Police Corps (1F, 1 BeiPing East Road) during office hours between 10 to 15 days after the accident.
3. Redeeming personal belongings (including driver’s license, operating license, license plates and automobile). If the results of the accident analysis indicate no violation has been committed, belongings will be returned when the Taipei Traffic Police Corps office is presented with the temporary receipt. If the results of the accident analysis indicate a violation has been committed, belongings will be returned when all fines have been paid and the Taipei Traffic Police Corps office has been given the temporary receipt.
4. Fatalities or physical injury. In case of accident resulting in fatality or physical injury, the responsible person should on his own initiative report the accident to the Criminal Investigation Division of the Local Police Precinct or the Prosecutor’s Office of the Local Court.
5. Foreigners involved in a traffic accident. When a foreigner is involved in a traffic accident, s/he should contact the Foreign Affairs Police Service Station of the Municipal Police Department (33,ChengDer RD. Sec.2 ,Taipei ; Tel:02-25566007,Fax:25554275).
6. Military vehicle accidents. Traffic accidents involving military vehicles should be reported to the local Military Police Office.
7. Hit-and-run traffic accidents.
(1) Immediately inform the Traffic Police Corps of any hit-and-run accident. Do not move your vehicle; wait at the scene of the accident until the traffic police arrive.
(2) After receiving the report and/or clearing the scene of the accident, police will notify, by registered mail, both the vehicle owner and driver to report for an investigation appointment. The reporter of the accident will also receive notification by phone to appear at the same scheduled appointment for an explanation. (This notification will take between 10 and 15 days.) Therefore, the reporter of the accident should leave his/her contact telephone number with the traffic police and await notification.
(3) In case of a minor accident, parties involved should pull over and resolve the issue amicably and ensure there are no unresolved issues to avoid later accusations of hit-and-run as well as tough penalties and/or extortion by the other party.
(4) If the other party is demanding unreasonable compensation or is refusing the offer of compensation, report the accident immediately to the police to avoid accusations of being a hit-and-run driver.
(5) If the other party becomes violent or threatening and you flee from fear for your safety, notify the police immediately upon leaving, to avoid being accused of committing a hit-and-run accident.(D) Filing an appeal; requesting a re-evaluation.
1. Appeals. If there is an objection to the citation on the traffic ticket issued by the police, an appeal can be filed with the Traffic Court or through the Traffic Tribunal of the Local Court.
2. Re-evaluation. If there is an objection to the results of the accident liability analysis conducted by the police, an application for re-evaluation of the result can be made to the Taipei Traffic Accident Re-Evaluation Committee (2F, #300, SongDer Road, Taipei; tel. 2759-9119) within six months of the accident.
(E) Related inquiries. Inquiries may be made, by parties directly involved in a traffic accident, by visiting the Taipei Traffic Police Corps (1F, #1, BeiPing E. Road, Taipei) in person or by calling 2322-5570.
Source :Taipei City Gov.
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