00:00Taiwan's government is planning to fast-track stricter penalties for driving under the influence
00:05of drugs after a spike in deadly crashes.
00:20The crackdown especially targets vapes containing Atomidate, a fast-growing street drug.
00:26The so-called zombie vapes are blamed for a surge in road deaths, including three deadly
00:30collisions in Tsanghua County in May.
00:33Right now, drug-driving offenders could face up to 10 years behind bars and fines of up
00:37to US$62,000.
00:39The government wants heavier penalties and expects draft amendments by June.
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