No. Lane splitting is explicitly prohibited under Taiwan’s Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act (道路交通管理處罰條例), with no legal exceptions for motorcycles. The Act classifies lane splitting as “dangerous overtaking” (第43條第1項第5款), punishable by fines up to NT$3,600. Local enforcement, coordinated by the National Police Agency (NPA) and municipal traffic units, targets violations aggressively, particularly in Taipei and Kaohsiung. Recent 2026 amendments reinforce penalties for reckless riding, including mandatory safety courses for repeat offenders.
Key Regulations for Lane Splitting in Taiwan
- Prohibition Clause: Article 43 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act bans motorcycles from overtaking between lanes or vehicles, treating it as a Class 2 traffic violation.
- Enforcement Priorities: The NPA’s 2025–2026 traffic safety campaign prioritizes lane-splitting crackdowns in high-density urban zones, using AI traffic cameras and patrol teams.
- Penalty Structure: Fines range from NT$1,200 to NT$3,600, with additional demerit points (3 points) added to the rider’s license. Repeat violations may trigger mandatory defensive driving courses.