On the 23rd of this month, a beach car accident occurred on Zhushe Road, Checheng Township, Ping County.

(Provided by Ping County Fire Department)

[Reporter Luo Xinzhen/Pingtung Report] On the 23rd of this month, 2 tourists went to Zhushe Road outside Baoli Forest Farm, Checheng Township, Pingtung County, and fell into a side ditch while riding an ATV and were injured. The Pingtung County Government expressed concern, today (25th) ) also emphasized that the lack of management of ATVs will cause many problems such as the environment, noise, air pollution, tourist safety, and destruction of terrain and landforms. It may also damage windbreak forests and coastal ecology. Take it easy and try a quad bike ride to keep yourself and others safe.

The Traffic and Tourism Office of Ping County Government stated that based on the safety considerations of tourists, the current state of ATVs is legal, driving, passengers and penalties, etc. Recently, the central competent authority is still working on relevant regulations that can guide local governments to make their own decisions that take into account both ecology and local development. Regulations, before the beach car rental behavior has not been legally operated, tourists are reminded not to be attracted by media advertisements, and to be misled after listening to them.

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According to the conclusions of the meeting of the Executive Yuan on April 20 this year (2023) to invite research and development on the management of ATVs - the division of powers and responsibilities of various ministries and commissions, the Ministry of Communications has been requested to complete the draft "Guidelines for ATV Management" and send it to the court. The Executive Yuan After the meeting will be reviewed and confirmed again, it will be handed over to the local government for implementation, and the subsequent Ping county government will handle it in accordance with the management guidelines.

The Transportation and Tourism Office of the Ping County Government stated that in the future, ATVs in Pingtung County will be handled in accordance with the ATV management guidelines set by the central government, and will be clearly classified according to the field management regulations of the central authorities in charge of various purposes. Areas where ATVs are prohibited from entering, such as coasts, water conservancy rivers, forestry, hillsides, scenic spots, and national parks, etc., and point out related prohibited items and specific penalties.

In addition, the central government clearly lists the areas where ATVs can be opened to enter, and clearly regulates the management mechanism for the scope of open activities of ATVs.

The Ping County Government solemnly appeals that before the ATV has completed the legalization process, tourists are requested not to try to experience the ATV tour lightly, so as to ensure the safety of themselves and others.