Taiwan: Road safety activists to rally islandwide from 10:00 March 17

Activists from several road safety groups, such as Zero Pedestrian Death Promotion Alliance and Vision Zero TW Association, plan to launch simultaneous rallies in major cities islandwide, including Hsinchu, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan, Taipei, Taoyuan, and Yunlin from 10:00 March 17. While the exact locations of the rallies are unclear, gatherings typically occur at public squares, press clubs, near monuments, and along major thoroughfares. The action is part of a series of demonstrations to demand several concessions from the government, such as strengthening traffic law enforcement and reforming driving education. Dozens to a few hundred people could attend each gathering; rallies in Taipei may see a higher turnout.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely around event sites. While the events will probably pass peacefully, isolated scuffles between security forces and demonstrators remain possible. Increased vehicular congestion and road closures may occur near demonstration sites, especially if activists march on or block roadways.