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Korean National Police Agency to expand school zone speed limit relaxations
The Korean National Police Agency is expanding the implementation of time-based speed limit relaxations in school zones to reduce driver inconvenience during late-night hours. Under the new plan, the agency aims to prioritize approximately 160 locations for operation by the end of the year.
During the designated late-night period, typically from midnight to 6:00 AM, speed limits in selected school zones will be increased from the standard 30 km/h to between 40 and 50 km/h. The eligibility criteria for these zones are being broadened; previously restricted to roads with two or more lanes, the policy will now include roads with at least one lane.
To ensure safety, participating zones must meet strict requirements, including having separated sidewalks, protective fences, and automated speed enforcement equipment. Additionally, a zone must have recorded fewer than two child pedestrian accidents in the last three years. The agency noted that in 39 pilot locations, accidents decreased by 23.6% following the introduction of time-based limits. Implementation will depend on local government budgets for installing necessary signage and infrastructure.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] In 39 pilot locations, accidents decreased by 23.6% following the implementation of time-based limits. www.jnilbo.com · idsn.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] To qualify, a school zone must have had fewer than two child pedestrian accidents in the past three years. www.jnilbo.com · idsn.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Late-night speed limits in selected school zones will increase from 30 km/h to 40–50 km/h. www.jnilbo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A survey conducted in April showed 76.4% of respondents supported the time-based speed limit system. www.jnilbo.com · idsn.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The eligibility for speed limit relaxation will expand from roads with two or more lanes to those with one or more lanes. www.jnilbo.com · idsn.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Korean National Police Agency will expand time-based speed limit relaxations in school zones. www.jnilbo.com · idsn.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The default hours for relaxed speed limits are set from midnight to 6:00 AM. www.jnilbo.com · idsn.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 160 school zones will be prioritized for the new speed limit system by the end of the year. www.jnilbo.com · idsn.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com