Pingtung, Taiwan — January 17, 2026
The Pingtung County Police Department has begun regularly publishing the locations of fixed speed enforcement cameras on its official website starting in January, as part of a broader effort to improve traffic safety. At the same time, authorities have launched an online “Speed Enforcement and Smart Policing Map,” allowing motorists to identify high-risk road sections in advance and adjust their driving behavior accordingly.
Police officials stressed that enforcement is not the ultimate goal. “The priority is ensuring that everyone gets home safely,” the department said, emphasizing that transparency and prevention are central to the initiative.
Across Pingtung County, there are currently 109 fixed speed camera poles. However, due to resource optimization, radar units are actively installed at only 36 locations at any given time. These radar devices are rotated periodically based on analyses of traffic accidents and violation patterns, ensuring that enforcement equipment is deployed where it can have the greatest impact. The approach aims to encourage drivers to slow down and comply with speed limits, ultimately reducing traffic accidents.
To formalize this adjustment mechanism, the police department has held regular enforcement equipment review meetings since December of last year. Using the latest accident data and changes in road risk conditions from each precinct, the department dynamically reassesses the placement of the 36 radar units. Reviews are conducted every three months, with adjustments finalized at the end of the month and publicly announced at the beginning of the following month. The online map is updated simultaneously, providing clear and timely information to the public.
According to the police, the “Speed Enforcement and Smart Policing Map” integrates data on speed cameras and other technology-based enforcement tools. Users can search by township, urban district, road name, or specific location, and can also incorporate the information into their travel planning to better understand potential risks along their routes.
The police department also reminded motorists that, in addition to fixed equipment, mobile speed enforcement will continue to be deployed at specific accident-prone locations and during high-risk periods. Drivers are urged not to take chances and to strictly follow speed limits and traffic regulations.
Pingtung County Police Commissioner Kan Yen-min noted that the public release of enforcement maps is not intended to increase fines, but to prevent accidents. Through continuous updates, precise deployment, and open communication, he said, each reminder on the road can serve as a meaningful safeguard for all road users.