Always Wear Your Seatbelt! ... Gyeongnam Police Agency Intensifies Crackdown on Seatbelt Violations

Undercover Patrol Cars, Highway Patrol Units, and Police Stations All Dispatched

Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency will conduct a focused crackdown on seatbelt non-compliance until the end of June.

On the 23rd of last month, in Yangsan City, a vehicle crashed into a retaining wall and overturned, causing the driver to be ejected and trapped under the vehicle, resulting in a fatality.

On the 7th of this month, in Jinju City, a vehicle traveling on a national road collided with a guardrail, killing both the driver and passengers.

The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency stated that none of the victims in these two accidents were wearing seatbelts.

They reported that traffic accident fatality rates have increased across the province this year, and among 36 cases, 22% involved accidents caused by not wearing seatbelts.

The provincial police will use unmarked patrol cars to support crackdowns in police stations where traffic fatalities are increasing. Highway patrol units will focus on highway interchanges (tollgates), rest areas, and service areas, while local police stations will target high-risk accident zones to enforce seatbelt compliance.

A police agency official said, “Accidents can happen for various reasons, but wearing a seatbelt can save lives and significantly reduce damage. No matter how safe and sturdy the vehicle is, without wearing a life-saving belt, it is useless.”

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