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很多外國人在車禍後，被告知不能離開台灣時，第一個反應是：「我都還沒被判有錯，為什麼不能走？」

這個問題其實很常見，但答案也很直接。

1. 這不是賠償問題，是刑事問題

你被限制出境，是因為主張你犯錯的人以你是外國人會離開台灣為由，要求法院限制你離境。

對方以「提出刑事告訴」的目的來要求賠償，他要錢：

法院以「你可能會離開台灣而發生無法處罰你」為由限制你離開台灣，法院不是在乎錢。

只要案件進入刑事程序，

檢察官或法院就可能限制你離境，確保你能配合後續調查或程序。

2. 解除限制，有兩條路

路徑一：和解

• 與對方達成協議
• 對方撤回告訴
• 限制解除

結論：速度快，但可能會發生「賠償不合理的數額」或是「你根本不用賠償但你仍舊賠了一筆錢」

路徑二：證明你沒有責任

• 等初判表
• 等交通事故鑑定
• 等由檢察官或法官判斷

結論：不一定需要賠償，但需要時間。初判表由交通警察大隊製作，於事發後1個月內完成；交通事故鑑定報告於「提出鑑定請求」後，最快1個月安排鑑定會議，於鑑定會議後1個月內取得車禍鑑定報告；檢察官或法官判斷，代表案件進入偵查程序或審理程序，每個程序，短則8個月，長則16~18個月。

3. 為什麼對方要把你留下來？

邏輯其實很簡單：

把你留在台灣 → 製造壓力 → 談賠償

如果你表現得很急著離開，你的談判能力會大幅下降。

但還有一個更現實的原因：

對方會擔心，你離開台灣就無法確保你履行賠償責任。

所以，把你留下來，同時是談判策略也是風險控管。

4. 你現在最不該做的事

表現出你「一定要離開」。一旦對方知道你有時間壓力，談判條件就會對你不利。

5. 正確的做法

你應該傳達的是：

我可以配合處理，不急著離開。

然後開始評估一件事：

• 留在台灣的成本
• 和解的成本

做一個「理性決定」，而不是情緒決定。

6. 時間其實是關鍵

在還沒有取得相關資料（例如初步資料或鑑定結果）之前：

這個案件很可能會拖至少一週以上。

而這段時間，通常就是談判會發生的階段。

關於我

我是施尚宏律師，專長在交通事故案件。

我處理這類案件的方式，不只是法律操作，而是幫你：

• 看懂整體局勢
• 控制談判節奏
• 用最合理的成本，結束這件事

如果你現在被限制出境

不要急著做決定。

先把情況搞清楚，再決定要不要和解、和解金多少、怎麼談。

如果你需要，我可以協助你分析與處理。

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Why Am I Restricted from Leaving Taiwan? How Can I Leave?

Many foreigners, after being involved in a car accident, are told they cannot leave Taiwan.

Their first reaction is usually:

“I haven’t even been found at fault. Why can’t I leave?”

This question is very common.

And the answer is actually quite straightforward.

1. This is not about compensation — it is about criminal procedure

You are being restricted from leaving Taiwan because:

The other party claims you may be at fault and, since you are a foreigner, you might leave Taiwan.

Based on that concern, they request the court to restrict your departure.

Their purpose in filing a criminal complaint is to seek compensation.

They want money.

However, the court’s concern is different:

The court is not concerned about money.

The court is concerned that you might leave Taiwan and become unavailable for legal proceedings.

Once the case enters the criminal process:

The prosecutor or the court may restrict your departure to ensure your presence during the investigation or trial.

2. There are only two ways to lift the restriction

Option 1: Settlement

• Reach an agreement with the other party
• The other party withdraws the complaint
• The restriction is lifted

Fast, but it may result in:

• Paying an unreasonable amount, or
• Paying even when you may not actually be liable

Option 2: Prove that you are not at fault

• Wait for the preliminary police report
• Wait for the official accident appraisal
• Wait for a decision by the prosecutor or judge

You may not need to pay, but it takes time.

Timeline:

• Preliminary report → within about 1 month

• Accident appraisal →

  • Hearing scheduled about 1 month after request
  • Report issued about 1 month after the hearing

• Prosecutor / court decision →

  • Investigation or trial process
  • Typically 8 months (minimum) up to 16–18 months

3. Why does the other party want to keep you in Taiwan?

The logic is simple:

Keep you in Taiwan → create pressure → negotiate compensation

If you appear eager to leave:

Your negotiation position becomes significantly weaker

But there is also a more practical reason:

The other party is concerned that if you leave Taiwan, they cannot ensure you will fulfill any compensation obligation.

So keeping you in Taiwan is:

• A negotiation strategy
• A form of risk control

4. The worst thing you can do right now

Show that you “must leave Taiwan”

Once the other party knows you are under time pressure:

The negotiation will turn against you.

5. The correct approach

You should communicate:

“I am willing to cooperate and stay if necessary.”

Then evaluate two things:

• The cost of staying in Taiwan
• The cost of settlement

Make a rational decision, not an emotional one

6. Time is the key factor

Before obtaining key documents (such as preliminary reports or appraisal results):

The case will likely take at least one week or more.

And this period is usually when negotiation happens.

About Me

I am Sean Shih, a lawyer in Taiwan specializing in traffic accident cases.

My role is not just legal procedure.

I help clients:

• Understand the overall situation
• Control the negotiation
• Resolve the case at the most reasonable cost

If you are currently restricted from leaving Taiwan

Do not rush into a decision.

Understand your situation first, then decide:

• Whether to settle
• How much to settle for
• How to negotiate

If needed, I can assist you in analyzing and handling your case.

Please email to : hello@pamolaw.com