[Road Rage Watch] The "Mobile Guillotine" on City Streets—Just One Life Away from Motorcyclists

📍 Location: Urban Roads (High scooter density) 📷 Image Source: Threads User @jason87lins

Taiwan's urban roads have one of the highest densities of scooters in the world. But in this environment, some drivers lower their truck's liftgate completely flat, loaded with refrigerators, washing machines, and even a blue hand truck. The liftgate extends beyond the vehicle's body without any red flags or warning lights, and to the right are scooter riders driving closely, with almost no protection.

Netizens exclaimed:

"This is basically a mobile guillotine!"

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Key Points of the Incident

• The liftgate is completely lowered, extending directly out from the vehicle.
• The liftgate's edge is thin and sharp, making it nearly invisible to scooter riders approaching from the side.
• The truck's taillights and turn signals are obstructed, reducing the reaction time for other vehicles.
• Cargo is placed directly on the liftgate, preventing it from being stowed.

Netizens are Fired Up

johnnykuo1219: "This should be reported to the police immediately. Someone could get decapitated at an intersection."

joker_868h2: "A mobile guillotine."

yousyunkoko: "Damn. Garbage driver."

a0926536526: "This really needs to be reported. This could kill someone."

shihcinchen: "A turn could slice someone in half."

michaelscchen: "F***ing trash. Super dangerous."

One netizen pointed out that this situation has already claimed at least three lives this year, with the victims often being scooter riders who were unaware of the danger.

A Fatal Threat to Scooter Riders

On urban roads, scooters often ride to the right of trucks, especially when waiting at red lights or in traffic jams, frequently getting close to large vehicles. This extended liftgate looks like part of the truck from behind, making it hard to notice. A scooter rider who isn't paying attention, or is trying to overtake, could easily collide with the steel edge.

Upon impact:

• The rider could be cut by the liftgate's edge, potentially leading to instant death.

Why Do Drivers Do This?

A netizen in the appliance delivery business revealed:

"The boss doesn't want to send a second truck. It doesn't matter if the liftgate can't be closed, as long as they can stuff it all in."

This mentality of prioritizing convenience and cost-saving completely disregards the safety of the many scooter riders who travel solução to these trucks on urban roads.

Regulations and Enforcement Challenges

• Protrusions over 30 cm require a red flag or warning light. Exceeding 30% of the vehicle's length is a violation.
• Enforcement on urban roads is lax, and reports are often dismissed.
• One netizen lamented: "The useless police won't do anything unless there's an accident."

My Perspective

Scooter riders on urban roads often travel solução to large trucks, and any protrusion can be a deadly trap. When drivers, companies, and law enforcement condone this situation, danger becomes "normalized."

An old saying holds true:

"In Taiwan, many accidents are caused by cutting corners for convenience."

Never do something dangerous for a moment of convenience.

📝 Conclusion Urban roads are already crowded enough, why create a mobile "guillotine"? A red flag, a warning light, or even sending an extra truck could save a life. The professionalism of a driver shouldn't just be about delivery speed, but about completing the task safely.