Jeonnam Police Promote 'Traffic Safety Measures for Autumn Excursion Season'

Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency building exterior

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Despite the COVID-19 situation, highway traffic volume during the autumn outing season remained at last year's level, prompting the Jeonnam Police to implement special measures.

The Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency announced on the 12th that, anticipating an increase in outing vehicles during the peak foliage season and a corresponding rise in accident risks, it will carry out the "Autumn Outing Season Traffic Safety Measures" from the 12th through November 30th.

Analysis of traffic accidents over the past five years (2015 to 2019) revealed that pedestrian, cargo vehicle, and highway fatal accidents from October to December increased by 59.8%, 21.6%, and 25%, respectively, compared to the period from January to September.

Accordingly, the Jeonnam Police plan to promote the "Stop when you see pedestrians" campaign around outing areas and crack down on pedestrian-threatening behaviors to ensure pedestrian safety.

In particular, continuous drunk driving checks will be conducted day and night, focusing on vulnerable spots such as restaurant districts near major mountains and tourist sites.

Additionally, in collaboration with the Korea Expressway Corporation, they plan to prevent traffic accidents by intensively cracking down on illegal acts by cargo trucks, such as reckless and retaliatory driving.

They will also work with local governments to conduct focused inspections of hazardous roads linked to outing spots, aiming to repair aging facilities and improve dangerous sections.

A Jeonnam Police official stated, "We will do our best to establish an advanced traffic culture and prevent fatal traffic accidents through strict enforcement of important traffic laws during the outing season."

Meanwhile, in cooperation with exemplary and green cooperative organizations, visible traffic management will be implemented at highways, national roads, and congested intersections linked to outing spots to ensure traffic safety.

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