Police to Implement 'Children's Traffic Safety Measures'... Comprehensive Inspection of Over 16,000 School Zones

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The National Police Agency announced on the 12th that it will implement a 'Children's Traffic Safety Plan' in preparation for the full-scale return to school.

Accordingly, the police plan to form a joint inspection team composed of local governments, the Road Traffic Authority, schools, and parents for eight weeks until July 3rd, conducting a full inspection of 16,912 children's protection zones nationwide.

Through this inspection, the police intend to repair outdated and damaged traffic safety facilities and establish practical traffic safety infrastructure by reflecting the demands of schools and parents.

Additionally, the project to install 2,087 unmanned enforcement devices and 2,146 traffic lights within children's protection zones, carried out in line with the enforcement of the so-called 'Minsik Act,' will also be inspected.

Education on the 'Three Principles of Pedestrian Safety (Stop, Look, Walk)' using social network services (SNS) targeting parents, children, and educational institutions will be conducted alongside non-contact education and promotion such as wearing protective gear when using kickboards.

Furthermore, the police are pushing for a legal amendment to increase fines and penalties for illegal parking in children's protection zones from twice to three times those on general roads, and from June 20th to July 4th, a joint inspection of school buses will be conducted with related ministries.

A National Police Agency official stated, "As outdoor activities for children are increasing, the children's traffic safety plan will proceed as scheduled regardless of the school reopening schedule," and added, "We ask for the active participation of all citizens in creating a 'children-first traffic culture' along with compliance with traffic laws and safety rules to ensure children's traffic safety."

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