"Fake News About 'Car Fine Increase'... Police Say 'No Change, Not True'"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] The police have stated that the fake news circulating on the internet and social networking services (SNS) about the "increase in automobile fines" is "not true."

The National Police Agency explained through the police SNS account 'Pol in Love' that there have been no changes to automobile fines. This clarification was made because fake messages claiming that fines have increased have been circulating on SNS for several years, and they wanted to provide accurate information.

The fake news claims that fines for major traffic violations such as illegal parking and signal violations have doubled, but this is entirely false.

The claim that a fine of 30,000 KRW is imposed for not wearing a seatbelt when passing through highway tollgates is also not a recent change. Wearing seatbelts is mandatory on all roads, including the back seats, and the original fine for not wearing one was 30,000 KRW. In fact, this is an outdated detail.

A police official explained, "For several years, fake news from unknown sources has been spreading through SNS and group messages," and emphasized, "This is not true."

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