Gangbuk-gu Strengthens Safety in Child Protection Zones...Fines Imposed from 120,000 to 130,000 KRW

Continuous Expansion of Traffic Safety Facilities in School Zones... From May 11, Fines in School Zones Tripled to 120,000~130,000 KRW

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Gyeom-su) has rolled up its sleeves to prevent traffic accidents within school zones.

The key focus is the continuous expansion of traffic safety facilities and strengthening enforcement within school zones. There are a total of 41 school zones in the area, including 17 elementary and special schools and 24 childcare facilities.

This year, the district carried out anti-slip pavement construction mainly at elementary schools and daycare centers located within school zones. They also increased the number of speed warning signs that automatically display vehicle speeds as numbers on electronic boards to alert drivers.

In particular, about 1,000 "yellow footprints" have been painted at approximately 250 locations over the past two years. The "yellow footprints" are traffic installations that guide children to wait about 1 meter away from the roadway before crossing the crosswalk, encouraging them to wait for the pedestrian signal.

Enforcement activities targeting speeding and illegal parking vehicles within school zones are also conducted regularly. Unmanned enforcement using CCTV and a 24-hour inspection team are in operation. To ensure the effectiveness of enforcement, a "resident reporting system" is also being implemented. This system allows residents to register photos taken with smartphone apps to impose fines. Anyone can report from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays.

Additionally, ahead of the application of the revised Road Traffic Act Enforcement Decree, the district is accelerating efforts to raise residents' awareness within school zones. According to the revised law, starting May 11 next year, illegal parking in school zones will incur fines of 120,000 KRW for passenger cars (including cargo trucks under 4 tons) and 130,000 KRW for vans (including cargo trucks over 5 tons).

To establish a culture of traffic safety in daily life, the district plans to focus on resident publicity related to the increased fines through distribution of notices and hanging banners.

Gangbuk-gu Mayor Park Gyeom-su said, "The top priority is for drivers to improve safety awareness by stopping first in school zones even if there are no children present," adding, "We will devote efforts to creating a walking environment where children can move safely with peace of mind."

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