Yeosu City Supports Elderly Drivers with 'Lane Departure Warning Device' Assistance

Over 70 Years Old, Up to 500,000 KRW per Person for 100 People

Yeosu City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Jeong Gi-myeong) announced that it will support the purchase and installation costs of 'Lane Departure Warning Devices' for drivers aged 70 and over (owners of vehicles registered in their name).

The 'Lane Departure Warning Device' is an advanced driver assistance system that recognizes the condition of the front lane through a camera installed inside the vehicle and alerts the driver with warning sounds if the vehicle departs from the lane without using the turn signal, thereby preventing accidents.

[Photo by Yeosu City]

The city plans to support up to 100 elderly drivers aged 70 and over, who cannot avoid driving due to livelihood reasons or find public transportation inconvenient, with up to 500,000 KRW per person.

Applicants can apply at their local eup/myeon/dong community service center or the city's transportation department.

A city official stated, "Given the recent series of traffic accidents involving elderly drivers, this project will be an effective measure to prevent major traffic accidents and protect citizens' safety," adding, "We will continue to implement policies that promote traffic safety."

Yeosu = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Cheol-hoon hss79@asiae.co.kr

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