Transportation Occurrences Investigation Act Article 5
The objective of the TTSB’s investigation of major transportation occurrence is to prevent the recurrence of similar occurrences. It is not the purpose of such investigation to apportion blame or liability.The TTSB shall carry out its duties independently. Parallel investigations and handling processes conducted by other competent authorities concerned shall not impede the investigation of the TTSB.The TTSB may seek assistance from foreign professional transportation safety investigation authorities or organizations whenever is necessary after being evaluated by the TTSB Investigation Task Force, considering the fairness, necessity, and professionalism to the investigation.The investigation report of the TTSB shall not be used as sole evidence for a criminal proceeding.The TTSB shall establish a transportation safety voluntary reporting system. The purpose of the system is not to apportion blame or liability, and shall protect the sources of the information.
中文原文 運輸事故調查法第5條
運安會對於重大運輸事故之調查，旨在避免運輸事故之再發生，不以處分或追究責任為目的。
運安會獨立行使職權，有關機關本於其職權所為之調查及處理作業，不得妨礙運安會之調查作業。
經運安會專案調查小組評估後，得考量調查之公正性、需求性及專業性，於必要時，尋求外國專業運輸安全調查機關（構）協助之。
運安會之調查報告，不得作為有罪判決判斷之唯一依據。
運安會應建置運輸安全自願報告系統，其建置不以處分或追究責任為目的，且對報告者身分及資料來源應予保密。
運安會獨立行使職權，有關機關本於其職權所為之調查及處理作業，不得妨礙運安會之調查作業。
經運安會專案調查小組評估後，得考量調查之公正性、需求性及專業性，於必要時，尋求外國專業運輸安全調查機關（構）協助之。
運安會之調查報告，不得作為有罪判決判斷之唯一依據。
運安會應建置運輸安全自願報告系統，其建置不以處分或追究責任為目的，且對報告者身分及資料來源應予保密。