Sejong, Priority Signal for Emergency Vehicles 'Effective'... 4 More Locations Added

[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The Sejong Fire Headquarters will additionally install the ‘Emergency Vehicle Priority Signal System’ this year. This expansion is based on the proven effectiveness of the previously installed priority signal system.

According to the Sejong Fire Headquarters on the 10th, the priority signal system supports emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks to pass through intersections without stopping, allowing them to reach their destinations without delay or accidents during emergencies like fires.

Previously, the Sejong Fire Headquarters installed priority signal system terminals at 12 intersections and on 14 vehicles in Jochiwon-eup in 2020, followed by installation at 11 intersections and on 17 vehicles in the new downtown area last year. This established the emergency vehicle priority signal system at 23 intersections with frequent traffic congestion and on 31 fire vehicles within the jurisdiction.

Through this, the time for fire vehicles to pass intersections was reduced by 51.5%, and as of November last year, the arrival rate at fire scenes within the target time (7 minutes) was 75%, surpassing the national average arrival rate of 65.86%.

Based on these effects, the Sejong Fire Headquarters plans to spend about 145 million won this year to additionally install the emergency vehicle priority signal system at 4 intersections with frequent congestion.

Kim Young-geun, Head of the Response and Prevention Division at Sejong Fire Headquarters, said, “The emergency vehicle priority signal system is practically helping to secure citizens’ lives and safety during emergencies,” and added, “We will continue to identify frequently congested areas and install related systems accordingly.”

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