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An SUV was recently caught on video blocking an ambulance from passing on National Freeway No. 3 near Zhushan. Commenters online piled on the driver, calling them selfish and demanding action. Police said they haven’t received a formal report of the incident, but the driver might face a fine of up to NT$30,000, and could have their license and vehicle registration revoked.

An ambulance—siren blaring and lights flashing—tries to make its way down the inside lane of a highway, but it’s blocked by this SUV. It tries to signal for the driver to move out of the way, but nothing works. It ends up having to change lanes itself to overtake it.

Member of public
Weighing in
If the ambulance were carrying someone in critical condition, blocking it like that would waste precious time needed to save their life.

This incident occurred in the southbound lane of National Highway No. 3 on the stretch between Zhushan and Douliu. Commenters on the video couldn’t believe how selfish the driver was.

- We’ll change the siren like this as a signal.

Another ambulance driver said that they will typically change the sound of the siren to alert drivers in front. But if the situation demands it, dashcam footage can be used as evidence.

Ambulance driver
Unrelated to incident
If the car ahead shows no sign of yielding, then you prioritize safety and maneuver around them if the adjacent lane is clear. But if they’re being intentionally malicious, then we’ll provide dashcam footage as evidence to report the driver.

Ambulances are often racing against the clock. Drivers who break traffic rules may be fined up to NT$30,000. They could also have their license revoked and vehicle registration suspended.

Tu Chao-wen
Gukeng precinct officer
Upon receiving a report, we will review the evidence. If a violation of Article 45, Paragraph 2 of the Road Traffic Act is confirmed, a citation will be issued.

Whether the driver in this case failed to yield intentionally or not, it is never OK to block an ambulance from passing. Every second is precious to the life carried inside. There’s no room for error.

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