Dongjak-gu, Joint Inspection with Related Agencies in Child Protection Zones

Inspection of traffic facility deterioration, damage, unreasonable traffic systems, and obstacles at 61 child protection zones including schools and police stations until the 31st

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Lee Chang-woo) announced on the 18th that it will conduct a "Joint Inspection of Child Protection Zones with Related Agencies" until the 31st to prevent traffic accidents and create safe school routes.

The inspection targets all 61 child protection zones in the area, including ▲22 kindergartens ▲21 elementary schools ▲17 daycare centers ▲1 special school, and will be carried out together with related agencies such as schools and the police station.

The main inspection items include ▲wear and discoloration of road surface markings ▲damage to roads and anti-slip pavements ▲deterioration of traffic safety signs ▲damage to protective fences, etc.

Additionally, the inspection will cover ▲installation of safety signs in accordance with child protection zone regulations ▲elements causing inconvenience to passage such as roadside parking or stored objects ▲presence of obstacles on school routes.

The district will take immediate action on minor issues found during the inspection, and plans to establish a plan for repair and maintenance of facilities to improve them step by step.

Furthermore, regarding the "Revised Road Traffic Act (commonly known as the Min-sik Act)" to be enforced from the 25th, the district will collect opinions from schools on locations (sections) for installing traffic facilities such as traffic signals and enforcement cameras.

Based on the collected opinions, the district will conduct investigations and select sites where necessity and validity are verified as target locations, prioritizing the installation of traffic facilities.

Han Dae-hee, head of the Traffic Administration Division, said, "Through continuous inspections of child protection zones, we will create safe routes for children to go to and from school with peace of mind," and added, "We will continue to do our best to create a safe traffic environment for vulnerable road users."

This year, to prevent child traffic accidents, the district plans to build a "Child Safety Smart Pedestrian Path" using the latest IoT technology such as speed warning smart displays and vehicle approach alerts on school routes around nine elementary schools in the area.

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