Dongducheon-si, 'Children Protection Zone' Parking and Stopping Violation Fines Increased 3 Times or More

Effective from May 11

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Dongducheon City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 19th that, following the enforcement of the revised Road Traffic Act Enforcement Decree, which was promulgated in November last year, starting from May 11, fines for illegal parking and stopping in school zones will be increased threefold.

Dongducheon City stated, "If illegal parking or stopping occurs in school zones, fines will be imposed at three times the current amount for general roads, amounting to 120,000 KRW for passenger cars and 130,000 KRW for vans."

Additionally, school zones are subject to a resident reporting system where citizens can report violations through the Safe Report app, and parking for more than one minute can result in fines through such reports.

The city plans to promote this change through banner postings, distribution of notices, and SNS announcements ahead of the enforcement, given the significant increase in fines for illegal parking and stopping in school zones.

A city official urged, "Traffic accidents in school zones caused by illegal parking or stopping can lead to serious dangers, so drivers are requested to comply with traffic regulations."

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