Taiwan Traffic Deaths Drop 2% From Last Year
Traffic deaths in Taiwan have dropped by close to 2% compared to last year. This year has seen new regulations intended to improve safety for pedestrians.
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00:00 Traffic deaths here in Taiwan have dropped for the first time since new government efforts to improve safety conditions for pedestrians.
00:07 The Transportation Ministry reports that there were 2,200 traffic-related deaths in the first three quarters of 2023, almost 2 percent fewer than the same period last year.
00:16 The drop in deaths comes amid a recent push for better road safety, including improved protections for pedestrians crossing roads.