Geochang-gun Implements 'Seasonal Fine Dust Management System'...Emission Grade 5 Vehicles Subject to Fines When Operating in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

Geochang County Office Exterior View

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 2nd that under the implementation of the ‘3rd Seasonal Fine Dust Management System,’ vehicles with emission grade 5 are restricted from operating in the metropolitan area.

According to the seasonal management system, a fine of 100,000 KRW per day will be imposed if a vehicle with emission grade 5 operates in the metropolitan area (Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi) without low-emission measures from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays.

In addition to the metropolitan area, six special and metropolitan cities including Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Sejong, Daejeon, and Ulsan will conduct pilot operations without imposing fines.

In particular, this time, vehicles that have applied for or are unable to install Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) are also restricted from operation. However, among vehicles that cannot be equipped with DPF, those owned by basic livelihood security recipients, lower-income groups, and small business owners are exempted. The number of vehicles subject to enforcement in Geochang-gun is 3,856. For other inquiries regarding metropolitan area operation restrictions, contact the Seoul Vehicle Pollution Reduction Division, Incheon Air Quality Preservation Division, or Gyeonggi Province Fine Dust Countermeasures Division.

Im Chun-gu, head of the Environment Division, said, “During the seasonal management period, please pay special attention to the operating areas and times, and actively participate in fine dust reduction projects for the health of residents, such as the installation of emission reduction devices and early scrappage support projects.”

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