Gangwon Police Focused Crackdown on Personal Mobility Device (PM) Regulation Violations

Concurrent Promotional Activities with Universities and Education Offices (Middle and High Schools) Throughout June

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] As the use of Personal Mobility devices (PM) increases, Gangwon Police will intensively crack down on PM traffic violations throughout June due to concerns over traffic accidents.

According to the Gangwon Provincial Police Agency, unlike automobiles, PM users' bodies are exposed during operation, making traffic accidents potentially fatal. The primary users are students, who have high awareness of regulations but low compliance with traffic laws.

Since the amendment of the Road Traffic Act related to PMs was enforced in May last year, Gangwon Police have cracked down on a total of 3,240 PM traffic violations until May this year, with many cases involving unlicensed driving and failure to wear helmets.

Accordingly, the police will focus on cracking down on helmet non-wearing, unlicensed driving (motorcycle license or higher required), exceeding passenger limits (one person), and crossing at crosswalks or sidewalks during daytime in university areas and downtown. At night, during mass sobriety checkpoints near entertainment districts, PM users will also be checked for alcohol consumption.

If caught driving a PM without a license, a fine of 100,000 KRW and a one-year license disqualification will be imposed. If caught driving under the influence, a fine of 100,000 KRW and license suspension or cancellation will be enforced.

The police plan to collaborate with universities and middle and high schools in Gangwon Province to conduct on-campus education on safe PM operation and promote compliance with traffic laws.

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