Tuesday, 2 December 2008

Zero Tolerance

Back in the 90’s the then Mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani, introduced the ‘zero tolerance’ policy against crimes. This harsh yet highly successful approach to fighting crimes spread like wildfire across the western world, and it would appear as if it has now reached Taiwan.

Only a few days ago a motor scooter rider in central Taiwan was held at gunpoint during a traffic stop for not wearing a safety helmet. After a police car whistled to the scooter to pull over, the officer pulled a gun on the 54-year-old female rider, who was wearing a hat but not a helmet, and ordered her not to move.

I wonder what happens if you run a red light?!?

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