Police Focus Crackdown on Illegal Motorcycle Activities in Spring... Urge "Safe Driving"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The National Police Agency announced on the 7th that it will conduct focused crackdowns on illegal activities such as reckless driving, anticipating an increase in motorcycle club activities during the spring season.

The crackdown will take place from this month through next month on weekends and public holidays at locations with high motorcycle club activity by region. This includes routes from urban areas to major tourist spots and resorts, as well as newly opened roads. The focus will be on violations that cause inconvenience to citizens or pose accident risks, such as reckless driving, riding on the roadside edge, and encroaching on sidewalks. When violations are detected, the police will comprehensively inspect related traffic safety matters, including insurance status, license plate damage, and illegal modifications.

Undercover patrol cars and police motorcycles operated by each provincial police agency will be extensively deployed for the crackdown. Video enforcement using camcorders will also be conducted to record traffic violations and subsequently identify and punish drivers. Additionally, the police plan to strengthen cooperation systems by jointly inspecting violations of the Automobile Management Act, such as illegal modifications, together with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority and local governments. The National Police Agency stated, "April is a period when fatalities from motorcycle accidents sharply increase," urging drivers to exercise special caution and drive safely.

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