Eunpyeong-gu Rolls Up Sleeves to Improve Safety Awareness for Personal Mobility Devices (PM)

Eunpyeong Police Station, Korea Transportation Safety Authority, Ollullo (Kickgoing) Joint Campaign for Personal Mobility Devices

License Required, Helmet Wearing, Single Rider, and Other Key Traffic Regulations for Electric Kickboards

Aiming to Establish a Proper PM Usage Culture through Public Awareness

Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) conducted a campaign on the 25th around Yeonsinnae Station to improve safety awareness for personal mobility devices (PM).

This campaign was carried out in collaboration with Eunpyeong-gu, Eunpyeong Police Station, Korea Transportation Safety Authority, and Ollullo (Kickgoing).

Although the Personal Mobility Device (PM) related regulations have been strengthened due to amendments in the Road Traffic Act, related traffic accidents are rapidly increasing every year. According to an online survey conducted by Seoul City in February targeting 2,859 citizens, public awareness of related laws such as the requirement for a driver's license, mandatory helmet use, and prohibition of riding with two or more people was found to be low.

The campaign was focused during commuting and school hours around Yeonsinnae Station, where the main age group of electric kickboard users, people in their 20s and 30s, are highly mobile. To prevent electric kickboard accidents and raise awareness, participants wore sashes and distributed flyers and wet tissues printed with six PM usage etiquette rules, fines, and QR codes linking to Seoul City-Han Moon-cheol TV electric kickboard videos.

Additionally, a citizen participation event was held featuring a quiz on smart personal mobility device (PM) usage. Through solving the quiz, citizens clearly recognized and understood that personal mobility devices are only allowed for individuals aged 16 or older who hold at least a motorized bicycle license, that riding alone is the rule, and that wearing a safety helmet is mandatory.

Recognizing the seriousness of electric kickboard accidents among teenagers, which have increased 46-fold over the past five years, Eunpyeong-gu plans to conduct PM traffic safety education at two high schools this coming September.

Schools requiring PM usage education to raise youth awareness and improve traffic safety consciousness and prevent related traffic accidents can apply through the Traffic Administration Division of Eunpyeong-gu Office.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.