China News Service, January 18. According to Taiwan's "United Daily News", a drunk driving accident in Kaohsiung City last month resulted in the death of one family member surnamed Lin and three injuries. And legal affairs and other departments to study and discuss, requiring that those who have been convicted or deferred for drunk driving must go to the funeral home to perform social labor or provide voluntary labor.
On the 18th, the first batch of 11 drunk drivers went to Kaohsiung City Funeral Management Office to accept punishment. 10 men and 1 woman cleaned the death room, mortuary and cremation grounds.
Some drunk drivers said that it was the first time they were so close to the body, and their hearts were greatly shocked.
Drunk drivers wipe down freezers.
Image source: Kaohsiung Civil Affairs Bureau
The 11 drunk drivers worked for 4 hours accompanied by funeral home staff without direct contact with the remains.
Afterwards, a drunk driver shared that, after wiping the door of the freezer, he thought that there were corpses inside, and he had never been so close to death. He felt deeply in his heart. In the future, he should really be careful when driving.
The Kaohsiung Civil Affairs Bureau pointed out that in order to prevent drinking and driving, the Kaohsiung City Government and the District Attorney's Office jointly agreed that those who drink and drive will be required to perform social labor or compulsory labor service at funeral parlors after being convicted or deferred prosecution. In the field, I deeply understand the preciousness of life and the heart-rending pain of the family members.