For your information, regarding the Ministry of Education's official letter - whether public leave can be granted for teachers who have traffic accidents on their way to or from work, requiring them to make statements at the police station, participate in mediation at local mediation committees, or appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, and related questions about the definition of commuting.

Explanation:

1. According to the Ministry of Education's letter Tai Jiao Ren (San) Zi Di 1080098890 dated October 3, 108, attached.

A copy of the original letter is attached.

2. Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Teacher Leave Regulations stipulates: "Teachers shall be granted public leave under the following circumstances. The duration shall be determined by the school based on actual needs: ..."

1. ... Six: Injury or illness due to danger encountered during work or commuting, requiring rest or treatment, for a period not exceeding two years. ... Ten: ... Appearing as a witness or defendant based on legal obligations, with the school's consent. ..."

Six: Injury or illness due to danger encountered during work or commuting, requiring rest

or treatment, for a period not exceeding two years. ... Ten: ... Appearing as a witness or defendant based on legal obligations, with the school's consent. ..."

or treatment, for a period not exceeding two years. ... Ten: ... Appearing as a witness or defendant based on legal obligations, with the school's consent. ..."

3. Furthermore, Article 22, Paragraph 4 of the Implementation Rules of the Regulations on Retirement, Severance, and Pension for Public School Teachers and Staff (hereinafter referred to as the Pension Regulations) stipulates: "... The necessary route for commuting to and from the workplace referred to in the first paragraph of this article includes the following situations:"

1. The necessary route for commuting to and from the workplace referred to in the first paragraph of this article includes the following situations:

1. The necessary route for commuting to and from the workplace referred to in the first paragraph of this article includes the following situations:

1. On the way from the residence to the workplace for commuting. 2. During meal times on a working day, on the way to and from the workplace for meals.

3. On the way from the workplace for commuting, directly returning to the residence. 4. On the way from the workplace for commuting,

4. On the way from the workplace for commuting,

directly returning to the residence. 4. On the way from the workplace for commuting, directly returning to the residence. 5. Teachers and staff who take detours due to road traffic conditions along the necessary routes specified in the preceding paragraph, and encounter sudden accidental dangers during the detour, shall be deemed as taking the necessary routes if the starting point, route, method of transportation, and time are objectively reasonable after verification. ..." Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the same rules stipulates: "The serious traffic violations referred to in Article 23, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph 2 of these Regulations refer to the following situations for teachers and staff: ..."

along the necessary routes specified in the preceding paragraph, and encounter sudden accidental dangers during the detour, shall be deemed as taking the necessary routes if the starting point, route, method of transportation, and time are objectively reasonable after verification. ...

along the necessary routes specified in the preceding paragraph, and encounter sudden accidental dangers during the detour, shall be deemed as taking the necessary routes if the starting point, route, method of transportation, and time are objectively reasonable after verification. ...

along the necessary routes specified in the preceding paragraph, and encounter sudden accidental dangers during the detour, shall be deemed as taking the necessary routes if the starting point, route, method of transportation, and time are objectively reasonable after verification. ...

1. Driving without a license for the type of vehicle. 2. Driving while the driver's license is suspended or revoked. 3. Running a red light at an intersection controlled by traffic signals. 4. Crossing a railway level crossing. 5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the prescribed limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving on the road. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane. ...

1. Driving without a license for the type of vehicle. 2. Driving while the driver's license is suspended or revoked. 3. Running a red light at an intersection controlled by traffic signals. 4. Crossing a railway level crossing. 5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the prescribed limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving on the road. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane. ...

1. Driving without a license for the type of vehicle. 2. Driving while the driver's license is suspended or revoked. 3. Running a red light at an intersection controlled by traffic signals. 4. Crossing a railway level crossing. 5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the prescribed limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving on the road. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane. ...

2. Driving while the driver's license is suspended or revoked. 3. Running a red light at an intersection controlled by traffic signals. 4. Crossing a railway level crossing. 5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the prescribed limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving on the road. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane. ...

3. Running a red light at an intersection controlled by traffic signals. 4. Crossing a railway level crossing. 5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the prescribed limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving on the road. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane. ...

4. Crossing a railway level crossing. 5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the prescribed limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving on the road. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane. ...

5. Driving with a blood alcohol content exceeding the prescribed limit, or under the influence of drugs, hallucinogens, or non-therapeutic substances. 6. Driving in the wrong direction or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving on the road. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane. ...

6. Driving in the wrong direction or engaging in racing, competitive driving, weaving, or other dangerous driving on the road. 7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane. ...

7. Driving a vehicle in violation of regulations on the shoulder of a highway. 8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane. ...

8. Driving a vehicle against the prescribed lane. ...

4. Accordingly, commuting to and from work is considered a necessary behavior before and after a teacher's duties. It should be extended to the performance of duties. Therefore, if a teacher is injured or ill due to a traffic accident during commuting and requires rest or treatment, or has to make statements at the police station, mediate at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review committees, and the definition of commuting falls within the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Pension Regulations, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Pension Regulations, the school may grant public leave in accordance with Article 4, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 6 and 10 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, respectively, based on the actual situation.

It should be extended to the performance of duties. Therefore, if a teacher is injured or ill due to a traffic accident during commuting and requires rest or treatment, or has to make statements at the police station, mediate at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review committees, and the definition of commuting falls within the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Pension Regulations, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Pension Regulations, the school may grant public leave in accordance with Article 4, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 6 and 10 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, respectively, based on the actual situation.

or treatment, or has to make statements at the police station, mediate at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review committees, and the definition of commuting falls within the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Pension Regulations, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Pension Regulations, the school may grant public leave in accordance with Article 4, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 6 and 10 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, respectively, based on the actual situation.

mediate at local mediation committees, appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review committees, and the definition of commuting falls within the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Pension Regulations, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Pension Regulations, the school may grant public leave in accordance with Article 4, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 6 and 10 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, respectively, based on the actual situation.

appear in court as summoned by judicial authorities, or attend vehicle accident appraisal or review committees, and the definition of commuting falls within the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Pension Regulations, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Pension Regulations, the school may grant public leave in accordance with Article 4, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 6 and 10 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, respectively, based on the actual situation.

and the definition of commuting falls within the relevant provisions of Article 22 of the Pension Regulations, and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Pension Regulations, the school may grant public leave in accordance with Article 4, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 6 and 10 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, respectively, based on the actual situation.

and there are no serious traffic violations as stipulated in Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Pension Regulations, the school may grant public leave in accordance with Article 4, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 6 and 10 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, respectively, based on the actual situation.

the school may grant public leave in accordance with Article 4, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 6 and 10 of the Teacher Leave Regulations, respectively, based on the actual situation.

the Teacher Leave Regulations, respectively, based on the actual situation.