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Drivers obstructing emergency vehicles to face increased fines
By KH디지털2Published : Feb. 2, 2016 - 15:29
Drivers who fail to make way for ambulances and fire trucks will be punished with increased fines of up to 70,000 won as part of efforts to save more lives, the government said Tuesday.
The government recently revised transportation-related laws to make it mandatory for drivers to give way to emergency vehicles performing potentially life-saving activities, according to the revised Road Traffic Act which was approved at a cabinet meeting held at Cheong Wa Dae.
The revision calls for the increase of fines for a passenger van driver to 70,000 won from 50,000 won, sedan driver to 60,000 won from 40,000 won, and a two-wheeled vehicle driver to 40,000 won from 30,000 won. Also, a bike rider will be fined 30,000 won instead of the previous 20,000 won.
The revised laws also call for firefighters to take over traffic control in urgent situations in order for ambulances and fire engines to move quickly. (Yonhap)
