To uphold national traffic safety and implement the "Zero Tolerance for driving under the influence of drugs (DUID)" policy, the government launched a comprehensive nationwide saliva-based rapid drug testing initiative on November 20, 2025. Statistics as of February 2026 show that police agencies across the country have intercepted 3,230 cases of DUID. This not only demonstrates the government’s resolve to combat such crimes but also proactively protects thousands of families from the tragedies caused by DUID-related traffic incidents.

Beyond the diligent enforcement and prevention by frontline officers, the government emphasizes that legal penalties and regulatory frameworks must be tightly integrated to provide a powerful deterrent. To this end, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) has initiated a cross-departmental collaboration mechanism. By convening the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), and the Supreme Prosecutors Office (SPO), the government is actively deliberating more stringent legal strategies. Proposed measures include:
1.Adding DUID recidivists and those involved in accidents to the grounds for "preventive detention" under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
2.Increasing penalties for refusing tests and enhancing the intensity of mandatory sampling.
3.Amending laws to increase criminal liability and prohibiting the option to commute sentences to a fine.
4.Implementing "joint liability" fines for passengers traveling with DUID offenders.

Minister of the Interior, Liu Shyh-Fang, issued a solemn appeal, stating that DUID is a public enemy that will not be tolerated. The government will continue to enhance prevention strategies through inter-ministerial cooperation—spanning enforcement, judicial investigation, and criminal sentencing—to send a clear message to society: "Zero Tolerance for DUID; Violations Will Be Severely Prosecuted." Together, we will safeguard the safety of all citizens.