Jeonbuk Provincial Police Officer Go Sundae's 'Construction Site Traffic Accident' Prevention Activities

9 Jigu Police Station Conducts Comprehensive Inspection of Construction Site Safety Regulation Compliance

The Jeonbuk Provincial Police Agency (Chief Im Byeong-suk) Highway Patrol Division 9th Precinct conducted a comprehensive inspection on the morning of the 21st to prevent traffic accidents at winter highway construction sites.

During the inspection, they checked compliance with the traffic restriction agreement and the installation of safety facilities according to the safety management plan together with the site manager, took on-site corrective actions, and urged for safe site management.

On the 21st, the 9th District Highway Patrol Unit of the Jeonbuk Provincial Police Agency conducted a comprehensive inspection to prevent traffic accidents at highway construction sites during the winter season.
[Photo by Jeonbuk Provincial Police Agency]

According to police statistics, traffic accidents tend to increase starting in April as highway construction sections increase, peak in October to November, and then decrease entering the winter season.

The main cause of accidents is that although drivers should change lanes and slow down in advance upon noticing construction warning signs, 67% of accidents occur because drivers only change lanes late or collide with construction vehicles after approaching the construction site.

Accordingly, the 9th Precinct conducts safety management inspections when discovering construction sections during patrols, takes on-site measures to improve deficiencies, and actively responds by issuing construction suspension orders depending on the situation.

In sections before and after construction sites, alarm patrols (using flashing lights and sirens to alert drivers) and slogans such as "Move aside early when encountering construction sites" and "Turn on hazard lights" will be used on VMS (Variable Message Signs) and campaigns to promote awareness among drivers.

Lee Hyo-gwan, chief of the 9th Precinct, stated, "Drivers must wear seat belts in all seats before entering the highway for safe highway use," and added, "Regular breaks and ventilation inside the vehicle during driving are necessary to prevent drowsy driving."

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