Mokpo City Launches One-Month Crackdown on Illegal Vehicles

Intensive Crackdown on Illegal Vehicle Modifications to Prevent Major Accidents and Alleviate Daily Inconveniences

The Mokpo City Vehicle Registration Office announced that it will conduct a comprehensive crackdown on illegal vehicles from the 16th of this month to the 15th of next month to ensure citizen safety and establish order in vehicle operation.

This "Comprehensive Crackdown on Illegal Vehicles" will be carried out jointly by Mokpo City, Mokpo Police Station, and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, focusing on areas with frequent civil complaints.

Exterior view of Mokpo City Hall

The crackdown targets vehicles violating the Vehicle Management Act, including △ vehicles parked long-term on roads, others' land, or public parking lots △ illegally modified (tuned) vehicles △ vehicles violating safety standards △ two-wheelers with excessive exhaust noise △ vehicles without inspection or without mandatory insurance.

In particular, during this crackdown period, enforcement will be strengthened against illegal (modified) tuning such as muffler modifications and vehicles violating safety standards due to the increase in complaints about illegal two-wheelers. Vehicles registered under the names of foreigners who have permanently left the country, and vehicles illegally or unjustly possessed and operated by persons other than the owner without prior registration transfer, will be subject to operation suspension orders.

The city plans to strictly handle vehicles caught in this crackdown by issuing restoration and maintenance orders for minor issues, and imposing fines as well as criminal penalties for illegal matters.

A city official stated, “We will continue to conduct crackdowns on illegal vehicles to ensure the safety of citizens and drivers and to establish a safe traffic culture. We also ask all citizens to take an interest in illegal vehicles and actively report them.”

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