Osan City Implements Two-Day Driving Restriction for Public Institutions and Five-Day Parking Restriction for Public Lots

Osan City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Gwonjae) has implemented a two-day driving restriction for passenger cars in public institutions and a five-day driving restriction for passenger cars in public parking lots starting from the 8th. With the government issuing an “alert” stage of the energy crisis due to concerns over oil supply disruptions stemming from recent instability in the Middle East, the public sector has taken the initiative to introduce energy-saving and supply stabilization measures.

Osan City (Mayor Lee Gwanjae) has implemented a two-day odd-even license plate system for public institution passenger cars and a five-day odd-even license plate system for public parking lots starting from the 8th. Provided by Osan City

This measure focuses on restricting vehicle use within public institutions and adjusting the criteria for using public parking lots. The two-day driving restriction for passenger cars in public institutions is based on the last digit of the license plate: on odd-numbered days, only vehicles with odd-numbered license plates are allowed to enter the premises and use the parking lot, while on even-numbered days, only even-numbered vehicles may do so.

In addition, to encourage broader citizen participation, the city will also implement a five-day driving restriction for passenger cars in public parking lots it operates. The restriction limits usage by day of the week according to the last digit of the license plate, aiming to disperse vehicle traffic within the city center and further reduce fuel consumption.

However, certain exceptions will be made in unavoidable cases, such as vehicles for people with disabilities, emergency vehicles, and vehicles for pregnant women, in order to minimize inconvenience for citizens.

On the morning of April 8, Mayor Lee Gwonjae also held a campaign in front of City Hall to encourage participation in the two-day restriction system.

To ensure the effectiveness of the system, the city plans to strengthen guidance and inspections against those who attempt to circumvent their obligations by parking on nearby roads or in external parking facilities near the government offices. At the same time, on-site guidance and promotional efforts regarding the public parking restrictions will also be carried out.

Additionally, the city will actively encourage the use of public transportation, and by promoting flexible work arrangements and working from home, it aims to minimize inconvenience for employees while maximizing energy savings.

Mayor Lee Gwonjae stated, “Through this measure, which involves not only public institutions but also citizen participation, we aim to overcome the current energy crisis. While there may be some inconvenience, we ask for your understanding and active cooperation.”

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