Ignorance of the law is not an excuse.
So should I just test anyone I get into a car with? Itās impractical.
Legislators make laws with a bunch of good intention but can lead to some bad consequences.
If you go out with someone and you know they are drinking just use the MRT or a Taxi. You have a brain, try using it for some commonsense.
I was in Taipei twice in the last 2 weeks visiting friends. One night after dinner a few of use went to the Brass Monkey for several glasses some black stuff. Guess what, we caught a taxi then MRT. Not hard is it?
Unless the taxi driver is drunk.
Now I wonder if Iāve broken the law a bunch of times this way, getting in a taxi with a drunk driver. Iāve certainly had strong suspicions (and hasty comments of āOh, weāll get out here, thatās fine!ā) on several occasions.
Then has nothing to do with the passenger who is not out drinking with a taxi driver. The OP was out drinking with a friend and chose to ride when he knew the rider has been drinking. Not the same thing.
I thought the law applied to any passenger in a vehicle driven by someone DUI. Buses excepted.
The only advice anyone can give to you is to contact a lawyer.
The law specifies ācommercial vehiclesā the news article (you probably referred to) mentioned said āsuch as busesā it doesnāt mean itās limited to buses.
Rather if youāre in an Uber, Taxi etcā¦ you off the hook.
Again. Doesnāt include taxis
Thatās my point. If taxi driver is drunk, Iām also in the same jam. How is it my responsibility what others do? Legally speaking, of course. Not ethically speaking.
Prove I knew. Does the law state all passengers must inspect the breathe of the driver, and also have a decent knowledge base of different chemical smells, before being able to take a ride I a vehicle?
I know folks may find this a silly pointā¦ but legally, where is that right and where is that wrong? Itās a bit extreme to expect everyone to be responsible (liable?) for someone elseās actions. I didnāt now what a drunks breath smelled like til I was almost 30. Am I guilty for that bus driver working a morning hungover? I know he smell now. Maybe now I am liable? Prove any of that in court with evidenceā¦or are they convicting people without evidence?
I would venture a guess and say āshut the fuck up isā good advice as well. Especially as you are innocent of any wrong doing (not driving drunk). So play innocent. And ignorant. Be angry if they try and pin you for anything, you were responsible. If they have a problem, let them bother the driver.
You are not and have been told so already. Passengers cannot be accused when a driver of a commercial vehicle is DUI.
So commercial vehicles are exempt, thatās the law? If Iām a passenger in a gravel truck and the driver is fucked up, Iām free and clear?
If Iām a child and mommy is fucked up, I am liable?
What other fun exceptions are there in this law?
Except he is not innocent of wrong doing.
If you cna PROVE that, no argument. Sitting in a seat is not adequate proof, but it might be here. Thatās the question.
Stop being obtuse. Gravel trucks are not commercial passenger vehicles.
Nice of you to be so pedantic. The OP committed an offence and was given a ticket. He wants to know if it will affect his work permit.
I donāt need to prove anything. The OP admitted he was a passenger on a vehicle and he knew the driver had been drinking therefor possibly DUI. This is an offence in Taiwan. Itās not some random pickup where he did not know the person had been drinking.
What the OP wrote
I knew that the driver had been drinking, but honestly I didnāt think he was over the limit, hence I agreed to get in the motorcycle with him.
You guys said commercial. I am asking. Be clearā¦this is how law works.
So not commercial. But commercial passenger vehicles. They can be fucked up, I am free. Any other vehicle registrstion, little Johnny is on the hook for the drivers actions?
I find this hard to believe. But again, I wouldnāt be shocked.