Yangcheon District to Prevent Wrong-Way Accidents on One-Way Roads... Expanding LED Safety Signs

Solar-Powered LED Signs to Replace 159 Traffic Safety Signs in Yangcheon District
Enhancing Nighttime Visibility and Preventing Wrong-Way Driving Accidents

Yangcheon District in Seoul will replace a total of 159 one-way traffic safety signs with 'solar-powered LED illuminated signs' at 113 locations throughout the district by the end of this year. This initiative aims to prevent wrong-way driving accidents in urban alleyways and significantly enhance nighttime traffic safety.

Before and after images of the integrated safety sign LED in the school zone. Provided by Yangcheon District.

This project is being implemented to improve driver visibility and ensure the safety of pedestrians and vulnerable road users. The replacement targets eight types of traffic safety signs in one-way sections, including 'No Entry,' 'One-Way (Directional),' and 'No Left Turn.' The new signs will be prioritized on back roads where drivers are more likely to be confused about the direction of travel, making them easily recognizable even in narrow alleyways.

The solar-powered LED signs charge using solar energy during the day and automatically light up when it gets dark. Compared to traditional reflective signs, they offer much higher nighttime visibility and can be operated efficiently without additional power consumption.

Since 2023, Yangcheon District has replaced a total of 368 traffic safety signs with LED illuminated versions, focusing on high-risk areas such as school zones, crosswalks, and speed bumps.

Meanwhile, last year, the district conducted a comprehensive inspection of one-way sections spanning a total length of 43 kilometers, carrying out maintenance on outdated or damaged safety signs, faded road markings, and trimming vegetation that obstructed visibility.

Yangcheon District Mayor Lee Gijae stated, "I hope this replacement of signs will serve as an opportunity to reduce traffic accidents in one-way sections. Moving forward, we will continue to meticulously promote projects to improve traffic safety facilities and create a safer pedestrian environment."

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