Gochang-gun 'Children Protection Zone' Illegal Parking and Stopping Included in Resident Reporting System

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk announced on the 15th that starting from the 29th, the illegal parking resident reporting system will be expanded to include children's protection zones.

Following the 'Min-sik Incident,' social concerns about children's traffic safety have increased, leading to the inclusion of children's protection zones (roads in front of school gates) in the illegal parking resident reporting system.

Previously, since April last year, the reporting targets of the resident reporting system were limited to four areas (▲within 5m of fire facilities ▲within 5m of intersection corners ▲within 10m of bus stops ▲on crosswalks).

From the 29th, the scope will be expanded to a total of five locations including children's protection zones, and the reporting method remains the same.

By using smartphone apps (Safe Report, Life Inconvenience Report), two photos taken from similar angles at 1-minute intervals should be submitted, and the photos must clearly show the vehicle number and the violation.

However, unlike the 24-hour operation of the four illegal parking zones, the 'Children's Protection Zone Resident Reporting System' will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, considering children's school commute times.

Gochang-gun will have a guidance period until the end of next month, considering the need for prior notification and promotion to parents and school officials. After that, a fine of 80,000 KRW for passenger cars and 90,000 KRW for vans will be imposed.

A Gochang-gun official said, “This is a necessary measure for our children,” and added, “We will actively work not only on the resident reporting system but also on installing speed cameras and yellow carpets in school zones to ensure children's traffic safety.”

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