Chuncheon City Expands Flexible Speed Limit Zones from 30km/h to 50km/h in Children's Protection Areas

50 km/h Limit at Night and on Holidays: Ensuring Both Safety and Efficiency
Three New Locations Added: Geunhwa Elementary, Soyang Elementary, Dongshim Piaget Daycare Center
Solar-Powered Variable Signboards Installed; Integration with Speed Enforcement Cameras Underway

Chuncheon City in Gangwon Province will expand the "Flexible Speed Limit Operation in Children's Protection Zones" to resolve citizen inconveniences and improve traffic flow.

View of Chuncheon City Hall.

The city will add three new locations—Geunhwa Elementary School, Soyang Elementary School, and Dongshim Piaget Daycare Center—as flexible speed limit zones, with full implementation set to begin in April.

By the end of this month, the city plans to install bidirectional solar-powered variable signboards at these locations, allowing speed limits to be automatically displayed based on the time of day to reduce driver confusion. After completing the integration with speed enforcement cameras in consultation with Chuncheon Police Station, the new system will be implemented in April.

Under the flexible operation, the speed limit will remain at 30 km/h during periods when there are many pedestrians, but will be eased to 50 km/h before 7 a.m. and after 8 p.m. on weekdays, as well as on holidays when traffic volume is low. This measure is designed to prioritize the safety of children while also improving road use efficiency.

Meanwhile, since 2023, the city has introduced the flexible speed limit system at a total of three locations, starting with Bongui Elementary School, followed by Seoksa Elementary School and Geunhwa Daycare Center in 2024. A city official stated, "We will continue to pursue reasonable traffic policies to minimize citizen inconvenience while placing top priority on children's safety."

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