TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — As the number of traffic accidents involving foreign nationals rises, the Control Yuan has launched a survey in six languages to gather feedback.

On May 6, Control Yuan member Yeh Ta-hua (葉大華) cited Ministry of Transportation and Communications data showing that the proportion of foreigners involved in traffic accidents has increased steadily over the past five years, per CNA. Yeh said the number of injuries and deaths has nearly doubled, with Vietnamese and Indonesians the most affected.

To better understand the traffic challenges foreigners face in Taiwan, Yeh said a targeted questionnaire has been launched in English, Mandarin, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, and Vietnamese. The survey invites people to share their experiences and suggestions regarding transportation in Taiwan, with responses accepted until May 23.

The questionnaire covers a range of issues, including public transportation convenience, the need for English on road signs, the rollout of a scooter training subsidy, and pedestrian safety measures. It also asked whether measures like pedestrian scrambles or pedestrian lead intervals, timing adjustments that give pedestrians a head start, are needed to enhance safety. 

Foreign respondents are encouraged to provide candid feedback. The findings will serve as a reference in a Control Yuan investigative report and help guide future policy adjustments by relevant government agencies.

Yeh emphasized that the survey is anonymous and intended solely for the Control Yuan’s investigative use. No personal data will be retained or shared with other agencies. 

She expressed hope that foreign nationals living in Taiwan will actively participate. The public is also encouraged to share the survey with foreign friends to support efforts to improve road safety.