
1,200元以下的違規行為,將不再記點
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan on March 7 approved a series of changes related to penalties for drivers who break minor traffic laws.
台灣行政院於3月7日通過了一系列針對駕駛人輕微交通違規處罰的相關修法。
be related to和…相關
As a result, demerit points will no longer be given to drivers for offenses that carry a fine of NT$1,200 or less.
因此,對於罰鍰金額在新台幣1,200元以下的違規行為,將不再記點。
as a result因此=thereforedemerit(n.)記過、 違規點數offense(n.)違規、違法
Additionally, cash payments will no longer be made to members of the public for reporting “minor traffic violations.”
此外,對於檢舉「輕微交通違規」的民眾,將不再提供現金獎勵。
additionally(adv.)此外=in additionreport(v.)通報,report sth. to sb.向某人通報某事
These types of minor offenses relate to both road safety and parking.
這類輕微違規既涉及道路安全又牽涉停車問題。
relate to和…相關=be related to
For motorbike drivers, these violations include driving without a helmet and talking on a cell phone or smoking while driving.
對於摩托車騎士而言,這些違規行為包括未戴安全帽、邊開車邊講手機或吸菸。
include(v.)包含,include+V-ing
For other vehicle drivers, minor offenses include stopping or parking on bridges and sidewalks, in pedestrian crossings or too close to public bus stops and fire hydrants.
對於其他車輛駕駛人而言,輕微違規行為包括在橋樑和人行道上停車、在行人穿越道停車,以及停車距離公車站和消防栓太近等。
pedestrian(n.)行人crossing(n.)穿越道、交叉口fire extinguisher滅火器,extinguish(v.)滅火extinguish the fire=put out the fire滅火
Other minor parking violations include parking vehicles at entrances to various types of buildings, including airports, railway stations and schools to name a few.
其他輕微違規行為還包括在各類建築物入口處停車,包括機場、火車站和學校等。
to name a few僅舉幾例、等等
The government announced these changes due to increasing public anger over the demerit point system, which began on June 30, 2023.
政府宣布這些改變是因為自2023年6月30日開始實施的違規記點制度日益引發民怨。
due to由於、因為=owing to, as a result oftake effect=come into effect開始生效、實行public outcry公眾的強烈抗議
Under this system, drivers could have their license suspended by receiving 12 points within 12 months.
這一制度下,駕駛人在12個月內累積12點,就會被吊扣駕照。
suspend(v.)暫停、中止
While it was reported that the system did help reduce traffic-related deaths, the workload it created for police was said to be too large.
雖然據報導這個制度確實有助於減少與交通有關的死亡事故,但據稱給警方帶來過大的工作量。
be said to據說it was reported that據報導it was claimed that據稱it was believed that據相信