Jeongeup-si, Bicycle Insurance Subscription for 10 Consecutive Years

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup City, Jeollabuk-do announced on the 20th that it has enrolled all citizens in bicycle insurance again this year so that citizens can ride bicycles with peace of mind.

As the number of citizens using bicycles has increased due to the expansion of bicycle infrastructure and participation in eco-friendly living to reduce air pollution, the city has enrolled all citizens in bicycle insurance again this year.

Since 2010, the city has been the first in Jeollabuk-do to enroll in bicycle insurance, allowing many citizens to receive insurance benefits.

This year as well, a one-year contract has been signed until March 7 of next year, ensuring minimum financial support in case of unexpected accidents related to bicycle use.

Citizens registered as residents of Jeongeup City automatically become insured persons without any separate enrollment procedures.

Benefits can be received in case of accidents occurring while directly riding a bicycle or while riding without driving, or if the insured suffers sudden and accidental damage from a bicycle while passing on the road.

When a reason for insurance payment occurs, the insured or legal heirs can submit the insurance claim form along with related supporting documents to the insurance company.

In addition, the city is promoting a bicycle helmet purchase support project to establish a bicycle safety culture and encourage regular bicycle riding.

Any Jeongeup citizen who owns a bicycle and participates in regular bicycle riding (excluding existing applicants) can apply.

The city supports 50% of the purchase amount (up to 30,000 KRW), and to receive the support, applicants must apply by the 31st at the relevant eup/myeon office or dong community center of their registered residence.

Mayor Yoo Jin-seop said, “We expect that promoting bicycle use will greatly contribute to improving citizens’ health and reducing traffic congestion,” and added, “We plan to continue policies such as insurance enrollment so that citizens can use bicycles without inconvenience.”

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