Damyang-gun Changes Grace Period for Parking and Stopping Enforcement in Eupnae

Starting from the 21st, Parking and Stopping Grace Period Changed to 20 Minutes, Lunch Grace Period Changed to 1 Hour

On the 18th, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that the grace period for parking and stopping enforcement in the town center has been changed to 20 minutes for parking and stopping, and 1 hour for lunchtime.

Previously, the grace period for parking and stopping enforcement in the town center was 40 minutes for parking and stopping, and 2 hours for lunchtime, which caused continuous complaints due to vehicle passing inconvenience, pedestrian safety, and frequent accidents.

Accordingly, the county conducted monitoring for several months and held a meeting on March 15 at the Damyang-eup Office with village heads around Jungang-ro, officials from the Damyang Police Station, and representatives of the merchants' association to exchange opinions.

As a result of the meeting, it was agreed that adjusting the parking and stopping time was necessary, so the parking and stopping time will be adjusted from 40 minutes to 20 minutes, and the lunchtime from 2 hours to 1 hour, to be implemented starting from the 21st. A guidance period will be held until the 30th, and enforcement will begin in May.

County Governor Lee Byeong-no said, "With the adjustment of parking and stopping times, traffic in the city will become smoother, improving vehicle passing and pedestrian safety, as well as giving a clean impression to tourists visiting Damyang." He added, "We will continue to make efforts to improve the parking environment, including expanding public parking lots."

Meanwhile, in the area with the most severe vehicle passing issues due to parking and stopping?from the Bubu Restaurant next to the bus terminal to Paris Baguette to Damyang Culture Center?only a 20-minute parking and stopping time is allowed without any lunchtime grace period.

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