Jeju Police Agency Strengthens Prevention of Traffic Accidents Involving Children in School Zones

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters (Jeju) Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] Jeju Police Agency announced on the 3rd that it signed a business agreement with the Jeju Headquarters of the Korea Transportation Safety Authority on the second floor of the agency building, Hallasangbang, to prevent traffic accidents involving children in school zones in celebration of Family Month and Children's Day in May.

This business agreement was promoted to protect children, who are vulnerable road users, from traffic accidents, along with the stable establishment of the ‘Safe Speed 5030’ policy, which has been in effect since the 17th of last month.

It is also part of a public interest promotional campaign to prevent traffic accidents, including the production and distribution of highly visible yellow umbrellas for children.

The main agreements include jointly producing 1,550 yellow umbrellas with the Jeju Provincial Traffic Policy Division and the Jeju Headquarters of the Korea Transportation Safety Authority to ensure children's safety during rainy weather, supporting traffic safety promotional materials, early establishment of the ‘Safe Speed 5030’ policy, and strengthening organic cooperation between institutions to prevent major traffic accidents.

Earlier, on the 13th of last month, Jeju Police Agency signed a business agreement with the Jeju Regional Headquarters of the NongHyup Central Association and others to prevent traffic accidents involving the elderly, producing and distributing over 2,700 luminous canes for elderly pedestrian safety, and has been continuously carrying out protection activities for vulnerable road users.

Kang Hwangsu, Chief of Jeju Police Agency, said, “It is the duty of all adults to ensure that children, the hope of future generations, can grow up safely,” adding, “We will continue to collaborate with related organizations to create a safe environment for our children and adolescents not only from traffic accidents but also from various crimes such as child abuse and school violence, and we will spare no effort in protecting and supporting them so that they can freely pursue their dreams and hopes.”

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