Gimhae City to Fully Implement 'Safe Speed 5030' Starting April 17

Maintenance of Traffic Safety Signs and Road Markings Until March... Strengthening Public Awareness Campaigns

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province, is making thorough preparations to ensure the smooth establishment of the 'Safe Speed 5030' policy ahead of its implementation.

Safe Speed 5030 is a traffic safety measure that lowers the speed limit on major urban roads to 50 km/h to protect pedestrian safety and reduce fatalities in traffic accidents, and sets the speed limit on side streets such as residential areas and protection zones, where pedestrian safety requires more attention, to 30 km/h.

It is scheduled for full implementation on April 17, following the revision of the Road Traffic Act Enforcement Rules.

The city plans to complete the maintenance of traffic safety signs and road surface markings in the 47.7 km² urban areas within the jurisdiction, including Jangyu, Naeoe, Bukbu, Juchon, and Jinyeong, by March.

Additionally, the city will strengthen public awareness campaigns targeting citizens by utilizing the city website, banner posting stands, and large electronic billboards.

Going forward, the city intends to continuously improve the policy by reflecting complaints and inconveniences arising from its implementation.

A city official said, “We expect a significant reduction in traffic accidents with the implementation of the Safe Speed 5030 policy,” and added, “We ask for the interest and cooperation of all citizens in policies aimed at creating a safe traffic environment.”

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