In accordance with the revised enforcement regulations of the Road Traffic Act two days ago, the enforcement of right turns at crosswalks began. Let’s find out how to turn right at the intersection, which has been changed since Tuesday, July 12, 2022, and check the enforcement measures, fines and demerit points.
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Changed Enforcement Rules of the Road Traffic Act
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Intersection right turn enforcement, how is the changed right turn method?
Main contents of the revised Road Traffic Act that came into effect on July 12, 2022
The government amended the Road Traffic Act to prevent crosswalk accidents when vehicles turn right.
Drivers must pause both when a pedestrian is crossing the crosswalk and when trying to cross it. In addition, in front of an unsigned crosswalk in a child protection zone, it is mandatory to stop first regardless of whether a pedestrian is crossing. 횡단보도 우회전 단속
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In case of violation, fines and demerit points, etc.
If the duty to protect pedestrians is violated, a fine of 60,000 won for a passenger car and 70,000 won for a van is imposed and 10 demerit points are imposed. In addition, a 5% insurance premium is applied for 2 or 3 violations and 10% for 4 or more violations. Violations within the child sanctuary are more stringent, with a 5% surcharge for the first offense and a 10% surcharge for the second offense.
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**Other precautions
The duty to protect pedestrians, such as slowing down and temporarily stopping, is given to drivers on ‘Pedestrian Priority Roads’ where cars and sidewalks are not separated and on roads other than roads in apartment complexes.
A one-month guidance period is operated from July 12 to August 11, but even during the guidance period, if traffic police etc.