Getting 2 Tickets in 1 Minute: Is it Double Jeopardy? Key '6 Minutes + 1 Intersection' Rule Explained!

Background: A car owner in Taichung received two tickets for a family member's failure to use a turn signal within the same minute. One ticket was issued for changing lanes to avoid a parked car illegally without signaling, leading the owner to question if it was a double charge. • Rule for Avoiding Illegally Parked Cars: According to the 'Road Traffic Safety Rules,' drivers must use turn signals when turning or changing lanes (including when avoiding illegally parked vehicles). Violators can be fined between NT$1,200 and NT$3,600 under the 'Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act.' • Consecutive Citation Limit (Key '6 Minutes + 1 Intersection'): If the same violation is reported by citizens, police will only issue one citation if both conditions are met: 'the time interval between violations is not more than 6 minutes' AND 'the vehicle has not passed more than one intersection.' Therefore, even within the same minute, if an intersection was passed in between, separate citations can be issued and it is not considered double jeopardy. • Relief Options: If the violation occurred due to unavoidable circumstances or to avoid sudden emergencies, and the offense is minor with no serious safety risk, a waiver may be possible. If the party disagrees, they can submit evidence such as dashcam footage to the penalty authority to present their case.