Andong-si, School Zone Parking and Stopping Violation Fine Raised from 80,000 to 120,000 Won
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Andong City announced on the 21st that starting from May 11, fines for illegal parking and stopping in school zones will be increased from twice to three times the current rate for general roads.
This follows the revised Road Traffic Act Enforcement Decree, which was promulgated on November 10 of last year. The fine is 120,000 KRW for passenger cars and 130,000 KRW for vans.
Under the new enforcement decree, citizens can directly report illegal parking or stopping in school zones (roads in front of elementary school main gates) through the Safe Newspaper app. Fines may be imposed if parking or stopping lasts more than one minute. In particular, from October 21, parking and stopping will be prohibited in all school zones.
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Choi Woo-gyu, head of the Traffic Administration Division of Andong City, said, "Along with the 'Safe Speed 5030' policy implemented on the 17th, we ask for the active cooperation of citizens so that children, who should be most protected, can be free from the risk of traffic accidents through this fine increase."
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