Reminders for Driving in Taiwan
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The most common means of transportation in Taiwan is scooters (motorcycles).
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The steering wheel of Taiwanese cars is on the left, the same as in the United States and Canada.
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More than half of Taiwan's population rides scooters (motorcycles), and many riders will weave in and out the traffic, so car drivers and passengers should be pay extra attention before opening the car doors.
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In case of running in a car accident, it is best to take photos of the situation immediately and notify the police and car rental companies as soon as possible.
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The fee of parking space in Taipei starts from TWD 30 per hour. The parking bill will be clipped to the wiper on windshield by coordinators in a regular time basis, and the parking fee can be paid at convenience stores or online.
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Parking on roadside should pay attention, especially where the red line is drawn, where parking is forbidden, and cares will be towed and fined.
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Normally there are gas station attendants who could help for refuelling, but there are also self-help refuelling station which is comparatively cheaper.
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The types of gasoline available in Taiwan are 92, 95 and 98, as well as diesel.
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Scooters (motorcycles) in Taiwan are forbidden to use the highways.
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