TAIPEI (Taiwan News) —  Taiwan has introduced new regulations for roadside rapid saliva tests on drivers suspected of drug-impaired driving, including a NT$180,000 (US$5,732) fine for those who refuse testing.

The Criminal Investigation Bureau said Thursday that a new rapid saliva test enforcement strategy has been developed to tackle drug-impaired driving, per CNA.  

To ensure the new enforcement strategy is comprehensive, the National Police Agency has also issued official operational procedures. All police agencies nationwide are required to implement them starting Thursday.

Drivers who test positive will face fines of NT$30,000 to NT$120,000 under Article 35 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act. Their vehicles will be impounded on the spot, and licenses suspended for one to two years.

Those who refuse testing face a maximum NT$180,000 fine, immediate vehicle impoundment, and license revocation. Police will also collect urine samples for lab testing under the Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code to investigate potential offenses against public safety.

Drivers of slow-moving vehicles, including bicycles, e-bikes, and light electric scooters, who refuse testing will be fined NT$4,800. Light electric scooters may also be impounded on the spot.