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KAOHSIUNG — Passenger cars account for more than 65 percent of violations at light rail intersections, with many cases involving drivers trying to beat yellow lights and ending up running red lights, the Mass Rapid Transit Bureau (捷運局) said.
The bureau released the figures in a report on automated enforcement at light rail intersections.
Passenger cars made up the largest share of violations, generally ranging from 65 percent to 75 percent, the bureau said. Scooters accounted for about 25 percent to 30 percent of violations. The bureau said common scooter violations included weaving through traffic and making illegal right turns.
The bureau said scooter violations have not fallen as sharply as total violations during the enforcement period, suggesting automated enforcement has had a more limited effect on scooter riders.
Large professional vehicles accounted for only about 1 percent to 2 percent of violations. The bureau said company management rules and higher fines may have helped keep violations low among professional drivers.
The report also found that most violations occurred during off-peak hours, which accounted for 75 percent to more than 85 percent of cases. The bureau said lighter traffic may cause some drivers to lower their guard or take more risks.
Among peak periods, violations were more common from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. than during the morning rush hour, with the afternoon peak about 5 percent to 10 percent higher. The bureau said the difference could be linked to drivers rushing after work or school.
