"Reported 2,827 Illegal Parking Cases, 'Earned 100 Million Won in Fines, Isn't That Patriotic?'"

Reported 2,827 Cases in One Year Using Safe Report App
Since August Last Year, '1-Minute Sidewalk Parking' Also Fined

A netizen's verified post reporting 2,827 cases of illegal parking has attracted attention. On the 1st, multiple online communities spread a post titled "I have earned over 100 million won for the country. Am I not a patriot?"

2,827 Illegal Parking Reports... Fines Exceed 100 Million Won

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The author, Mr. A, disclosed the report processing status over one year from last year to this day using the Safe Report app. According to this, a total of 2,827 illegal parking reports were received, of which 2,815 were completed with responses, and 12 were withdrawn. Most cases involved illegal parking on sidewalks or crosswalks. Mr. A said, "I have paid over 100 million won in taxes; is there anyone else as good as me?"

The fine for parking a passenger car or a cargo vehicle (under 4 tons) in a general no-parking zone is 40,000 won, and in special enforcement zones or child protection zones, it ranges from 80,000 to 120,000 won. Based on 40,000 won, the total fines for the cases reported by Mr. A amount to 112.6 million won.

Netizens who saw this left positive comments such as, "If they gave 1% of the fines, illegal parking might decrease," and "This person deserves a commendation."

Expansion of Illegal Parking Resident Reporting System in August Last Year

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety expanded illegal parking prohibition zones and changed reporting criteria in August last year to protect citizens' pedestrian rights. Accordingly, in addition to the existing zones?crosswalks, within 5 meters of fire hydrants, within 5 meters of intersection corners, within 10 meters of bus stops, and child protection zones in front of elementary school gates?the sidewalk was added, expanding to six zones.

The reporting criteria, which had been applied differently by local governments, were unified to one minute. If any part of a vehicle is parked or stopped on the sidewalk for more than one minute, residents can report it, and fines will be imposed.

Illegal parking can be reported via the Safe Report app, local governments, or the Dasan Call Center. When reporting, the vehicle license plate, violation location, and time must be confirmed, and two photos meeting all fine imposition conditions are required. However, no reward is given for reporting.

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