Namwon-si Conducts 'Children's School Bus Safety Inspection'

[Namwon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Young-kwon] Namwon City, Jeonbuk (Mayor Lee Hwan-joo) announced on the 23rd that it conducted a 'Children's School Bus Safety Inspection' on the 22nd at the Chunhyanggol Sports Park Multipurpose Ground.

This inspection was carried out jointly by Namwon City, Namwon Police Station, and the Jeonbuk branch of the Korea Transportation Safety Authority. It focused on vehicles from youth training facilities (2 buses) and local children's centers (8 buses) that became subject to mandatory school bus registration following the revision of the Road Traffic Act in May.

The main inspection items included ▲whether the child protection signs were attached and if there were any structural or device defects ▲whether comprehensive insurance was subscribed ▲whether the operator, attendant, and driver had completed safety education ▲whether records of safe operation of the children's school bus were maintained.

The city immediately provided guidance on-site for any issues found during this safety inspection and plans to verify improvements later. If issues are not resolved, administrative measures such as fines will be imposed.

Kim Soon-bok, Director of the Women's and Family Division, stated, "We will continue to conduct regular inspections to prevent children's school bus safety accidents in advance."

Namwon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Young-kwon wjddudrnjs@asiae.co.kr

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