The public can report only the violations listed in Article 7-1 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalties Act (道路交通管理處罰條例), and for parking there are only 5 types: (1) temporary parking on a sidewalk or pedestrian crossing, (2) parking on a sidewalk or pedestrian crossing (for both of these, motorcycles and arcades are excluded), (3) temporary parking against the direction of traffic (wrong-way temporary parking), (4) parking in a space reserved for people with disabilities in violation of the rules, and (5) double parking; and reports made more than 7 days after the end of the violation will not be cited. Parking on red lines, yellow lines, within 10 meters of a bus stop or intersection, or in front of a fire hydrant is not on the list the public can report; if you see it on the spot, call 110 or 1999 to ask the police to attend. Taipei uses the traffic violation reporting zone (臺北市交通違規檢舉專區) and New Taipei uses the New Taipei City Police Department traffic violation reporting system (交通違規檢舉系統) for online reports.
Reminder: Reports must be made under your real name with your national ID number; anonymous reports, or reports where the reporter's identity cannot be confirmed, will not be cited. The 7 days count from the day of the violation (including that day); for example, for a violation on September 1, the report must reach the receiving agency by September 7 at the latest. This article is compiled from the current text in the national laws and regulations database (Article 7-1 of the Act was amended on May 29, 2024 and took effect on June 30, 2024); actual acceptance methods follow the latest announcements of the police departments of Taipei and New Taipei.
Which illegal parking can be reported? A table at a glance
| Violation | Article | Fine | Can the public report it? |
|---|
| Car stopping temporarily on a sidewalk or pedestrian crossing | Article 55, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1 | NT$300 to NT$600 | Yes (except motorcycles and arcades) |
| Temporary parking against the direction of traffic (wrong-way temporary parking) | Article 55, paragraph 1, subparagraph 4 | NT$300 to NT$600 | Yes |
| Car parking on a sidewalk or pedestrian crossing | Article 56, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1 | NT$600 to NT$1,200 | Yes (except motorcycles and arcades) |
| Parking in a space reserved for people with disabilities in violation of the rules | Article 56, paragraph 1, subparagraph 10 | Penalized at the maximum of NT$1,200 | Yes |
| Double parking | Article 56, paragraph 2 | NT$1,800 to NT$3,000 | Yes |
| Parking at a red line (a place where temporary parking is prohibited) | Article 56, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1 | NT$600 to NT$1,200 | Not on the Article 7-1 list |
| Parking at a yellow line (a no-parking marking) | Article 56, paragraph 1, subparagraph 4 | NT$600 to NT$1,200 | Not on the Article 7-1 list |
| Temporary parking within 10 meters of an intersection or bus stop | Article 55, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2 | NT$300 to NT$600 | Not on the Article 7-1 list |
| Parking in front of a fire hydrant | Article 56, paragraph 1, subparagraph 3 | NT$600 to NT$1,200 | Not on the Article 7-1 list |
Note the wording of the provisions: Article 7-1, paragraph 1, subparagraph 15 lists only "temporary parking against the direction of traffic" from Article 55, paragraph 1, subparagraph 4; double temporary parking and temporary parking not close against the right side of the road, which are in the same subparagraph, are not listed; wrong-way "parking" (Article 56, paragraph 1, subparagraph 6) is not on the list either. Subparagraph 16 likewise takes only "parking on sidewalks and pedestrian crossings" from Article 56, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1; parking in the other places where temporary parking is prohibited in the same subparagraph (such as red lines) is not on the list. The above is compiled from the literal text of the provisions; whether an individual case is accepted is up to the receiving agency.
Definitions in Article 3 of the Act: "temporary parking" (臨時停車) means stopping for less than 3 minutes to pick up or drop off people or load or unload goods while keeping the vehicle ready to drive off immediately; "parking" (停車) means leaving a vehicle at either side of the road or in a parking place without being ready to drive off immediately. For the difference between red and yellow lines, see Can you stop temporarily at red and yellow lines? Article 7-1 also lists driving violations such as running red lights and failing to yield to pedestrians, 18 subparagraphs in total, for example How much is the fine for failing to yield to pedestrians.
What to prepare for a report
Under Article 20 of the uniform penalty standards and handling rules for road traffic management violations (違反道路交通管理事件統一裁罰基準及處理細則; the "handling rules" below), a report must state:
- The reporter's name, national ID number, address, and phone number or other contact method.
- The location, date, and time of the violation, and the facts of the violation.
- The license plate number of the offending vehicle, the vehicle type or features enough to identify it, and evidence of the violation (photos or video) attached.
The notes on the New Taipei City Police Department online reporting system add:
- Illegal parking must show the vehicle was "stopped": provide images showing the vehicle stopped for more than 3 minutes, showing the front and rear of the vehicle or 2 or more frames, or images that clearly prove the vehicle could not drive off immediately.
- What to capture: the license plate and the violation (for example, on the sidewalk, double parked) must be in the shot at the same time.
- Original files: provide the original file for digital camera photos, to make sure the shooting date and time are correct; do not use URL links or online videos as evidence, which are treated as incomplete data and must be corrected.
- Real name: from January 1, 2019, you must provide your real name and national ID number, and you may be notified to attend and explain if necessary.
- False reports carry criminal liability: forging or altering photos or video, or reporting under another person's name, may constitute offenses such as forgery of documents.
Cases that will not be cited
| Case | Basis |
|---|
| More than 7 days have passed since the end of the violation | Act Article 7-1, paragraph 2; handling rules Article 23, subparagraph 1 |
| Duplicate report of the same violation | Handling rules Article 23, subparagraph 2 |
| Anonymous report, or the reporter's identity cannot be confirmed | Handling rules Article 23, subparagraph 3 |
| The report lacks specific details, so it cannot be verified | Handling rules Article 23, subparagraph 4 |
| The same vehicle violating the same rule, with the violation times no more than 6 minutes apart and the vehicle not having driven through one or more intersections | Act Article 7-1, paragraph 3: limited to being cited once |
When the police or the highway authority receive a report, they send staff to verify it; if it is true, they cite the violation and reply to the reporter on how it was handled (handling rules Article 22); the receiving agency may not disclose the reporter's personal data (Article 24).
Online reporting channels in Taipei and New Taipei
| City | Online channel | Contact | Notes |
|---|
| Taipei | The traffic violation reporting zone (臺北市交通違規檢舉專區) of the traffic police division (交通警察大隊), Taipei City's police department | Traffic police division: 26 Aiguo West Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, (02)2375-2100 | The website requires JavaScript; this article could not read its instructions when verifying, so details such as upload formats follow the website's instructions |
| New Taipei | The traffic violation reporting system (交通違規檢舉系統) of the traffic police division, New Taipei City Police Department (reporting violations, case lookup, case correction) | Traffic police division: 1167 Zhongzheng Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei, (02)2225-5999; Monday to Friday 08:30-12:30, 13:30-17:00 | The system reminds you to avoid Yahoo email for the verification email; for violations on roads outside New Taipei, report to the police department of that county or city |
Both systems are on the receiving agencies' official websites; search for the names in the table to find them. For the vehicle owner who was reported, under Article 9 of the Act, within 30 days after receiving the notice they can pay to close the case or submit a statement to the penalty authority; for lookup and payment see How to look up and pay a traffic ticket.
Red or yellow line parking blocks the road and cannot be reported online
- Report on the spot: The New Taipei City Police Department explains that if you find a traffic violation on the spot, you can call 110 or 1999 to describe the violation and location, and the duty command center notifies the precinct with jurisdiction to send officers. In Taipei, call 110; for city administration problems call 1999 (from other counties and cities, 02-2720-8889).
- Blocked driveway or garage: Likewise call 110 to ask the police to attend; Article 56 of the Act provides that traffic police or inspectors shall order the driver to move the vehicle, and if the driver is absent, enforcement personnel may move it; for how to retrieve a towed vehicle see How to look up and retrieve a towed vehicle.
- Long-term illegal parking at the same location: The following is this article's suggestion, not an official rule: you can petition through 1999 or the police department to request stepped-up enforcement, attaching photos from multiple days.
FAQ
Can I still report illegal parking after more than 7 days?
No. Article 7-1 of the Act provides that reports made more than 7 days after the end of the violation will not be cited; the New Taipei police department's way of counting includes the day of the violation: for a violation on September 1, the report must reach the receiving agency by September 7 at the latest, and a report that arrives on September 8 will not be accepted.
Can I report red-line parking?
Ordinary parking on red or yellow lines is not on the list of reports the public can make under Article 7-1; for parking, only these 5 types can be reported: temporary parking on a sidewalk or pedestrian crossing, parking on a sidewalk or pedestrian crossing, wrong-way temporary parking, occupying a space reserved for people with disabilities, and double parking. If red or yellow line parking obstructs passage, call 110 to ask the police to attend.
Can I report a motorcycle parked on a sidewalk?
Article 7-1 expressly excludes them: for temporary parking and parking on sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, "motorcycles and arcades are not included", so a motorcycle parked on a sidewalk, and cars or motorcycles parked in an arcade, are not parking items the public can report.
Can I report illegal parking anonymously?
No. Anonymous reports, or reports where the reporter's identity cannot be confirmed, will not be cited; New Taipei requires your real name and national ID number. By law, the receiving agency may not disclose the reporter's personal data.
If a car has been illegally parked for a long time, can I keep reporting it?
Repeat reports of the same violation will not be cited; for the same vehicle violating the same rule with the times no more than 6 minutes apart and without passing through an intersection, citation is limited to once.
Last updated: 2026-11-01
This article was compiled by SOSfix editors from public information and is for general reference only. For your own case, contact the traffic police division of Taipei City's police department at (02)2375-2100 or the traffic police division of the New Taipei City Police Department at (02)2225-5999.
Sources
- National laws and regulations database (全國法規資料庫): Road Traffic Management and Penalties Act (latest amendment date August 17, 2026; Article 7-1 amended May 29, 2024 and in effect June 30, 2024; Article 56 amended November 19, 2025 and in effect January 31, 2026; verified 2026-11-01) (in Chinese): Article 3 definitions of temporary parking and parking, Article 7-1 reportable items and the 7-day and 6-minute rules, Article 9 30 days to pay or state a case, Articles 55 and 56 fines, and the provisions on moving vehicles.
- National laws and regulations database: history of the Road Traffic Management and Penalties Act (verified 2026-11-01) (in Chinese): amendment and effective dates of Articles 7-1 and 56; the text amended on August 17, 2026 (excluding Articles 7-1, 55, and 56) still awaits an effective date from the Executive Yuan.
- National laws and regulations database: uniform penalty standards and handling rules for road traffic management violations (amended May 26, 2026, verified 2026-11-01) (in Chinese): Article 20 matters a report must state, Article 22 verification and reply, Article 23 cases that are not cited, Article 24 no disclosure of reporter data.
- National laws and regulations database: rules on setting up road traffic signs, markings, and signals (道路交通標誌標線號誌設置規則) (amended March 11, 2026, verified 2026-11-01) (in Chinese): Article 168 a solid yellow line is a no-parking line, Article 169 a solid red line is a no-temporary-parking line.
- Traffic police division, New Taipei City Police Department: traffic violation reporting system, notes on reporting traffic violations (verified 2026-11-01) (in Chinese): the real-name rule, an example of counting the 7 days, evidence requirements for illegal parking, original files and no URLs, criminal liability for false reports, calling 110 or 1999 on the spot, contact phone numbers and service hours.
- Traffic police division, Taipei City's police department: traffic violation reporting zone (verified 2026-11-01) (in Chinese): the entrance for online reporting in Taipei, and the address and phone number of the traffic police division.
