With the Surge in Two-Wheeler Traffic Accidents... Police Intensify Crackdown on Helmet Non-Compliance

The National Police Agency announced on the 31st that it will conduct a focused crackdown on helmet non-wearing next month in cooperation with autonomous police committees of each city and province.

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According to the police, the number of fatalities in two-wheeled vehicle traffic accidents increased by 44.1% in January and February this year compared to the previous year. In particular, two-wheeled vehicles are widely used as a means of transportation for the elderly, and the number of fatalities among the elderly was found to be more than twice that of non-elderly individuals.

The police will deploy patrol cars and police motorcycles focusing on accident-prone areas in urban regions and on living-centered areas in non-urban regions.

Through this crackdown, the police aim to increase helmet-wearing rates and encourage helmet use among the elderly, who have been identified as having a high risk of accidents, through guidance and enforcement.

Cases of improper helmet use, such as not fastening the chin strap or wearing it loosely, will also be strictly enforced, and vehicles that flee will be fined using camcorder enforcement equipment.

A National Police Agency official stated, “Helmets, which are directly linked to saving lives, are not optional but essential. We will create a proper helmet-wearing culture for two-wheeled vehicles through effective safety measures tailored to each region.”

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