hello. Since not many people seem to know exactly what has been revised in relation to the recently implemented right-turn enforcement at crosswalks, today, let’s take a look at some of the things to keep in mind, such as the standards for enforcement of right-turning at crosswalks and fines for negligence.
Crosswalk Right Turn Enforcement Standard – Thumbnail
Crosswalk right turn enforcement standards, fines
When driving a vehicle, you often pass a crosswalk. Occasionally, pedestrian lights will turn blue at crosswalks, and you will see vehicles popping up despite pedestrians passing by. I want to catch him and give him a soul… but I can step on shit… I can curse with my heart…
On the other hand, since many traffic accidents, both large and small, occur unexpectedly at crosswalks, careful attention is required not only for drivers but also for pedestrians.
Criteria for Enforcement of Right Turns at Crosswalks 횡단보도 우회전 단속
On July 12, 2022, the Road Traffic Act was amended. In Korea, laws are revised rather quickly, so it is often difficult for those who are not familiar with the laws.
The revised standard for right turn control at crosswalks has also recently been revised, and it seems that the existing rules related to crosswalks have been slightly changed (relaxed) due to lack of flexibility. 좋은뉴스
crosswalk intersection-image
crosswalk, crosswalk
[ Original / Existing ] Pause
When a pedestrian crosses a crosswalk
[ Change/Enhance ] Pause
When a pedestrian crosses a crosswalk
When pedestrians are near the crosswalk
When a pedestrian is about to cross a crosswalk
In the past, when a vehicle had to stop before crossing a crosswalk, only ‘a pedestrian passing by’ was stipulated, but the strengthened regulation now covers ‘a case where a pedestrian is passing or is about to pass’, so that a pedestrian in front of the crosswalk is required to stop. You must pause even if you are in or around it.
fine for negligence
If you violate the reinforced crosswalk related laws, you will be subject to the following fines, so special attention is required.
1) General crosswalk
Car: fine of 60,000 won, 10 demerit points
Van/lorry: fine 70,000 won, 10 demerit points
crosswalk – image
crosswalk
2) Crosswalks in child protection areas (unconditionally stop regardless of traffic lights)
Car: fine of 60,000 won, 10 demerit points
Van/lorry: fine 70,000 won, 10 demerit points
Similar to general crosswalks, crosswalks within children’s protection zones are given the same fines and demerit points for violating the rules, but in fact, there is a difference in that if you see a crosswalk regardless of the presence of a traffic light, you must stop unconditionally within the child protection zone. I’ll do it.
How to turn right at the crosswalk
Due to the revised Road Traffic Act, I will explain in more detail the parts that can be confusing when turning right at a crosswalk with a few examples.
How to turn right at a crosswalk – image
How to turn right at the crosswalk
1) In case of a forward signal (red light), a crosswalk ahead (red light), or a crosswalk on the right side (red light)
☞ After a pause, turn right.
2) In case of forward signal (red light), crosswalk ahead (blue light), right crosswalk (red light)
☞ If there are no pedestrians after a pause, turn right.
3) In case of forward signal (blue light), crosswalk ahead (red light), right crosswalk (blue light, if there is a pedestrian)
☞ After a pedestrian has crossed the crosswalk after a pause, you may turn right even if the pedestrian signal is blue.
4) In case of forward signal (blue light), crosswalk ahead (red light), right crosswalk (red light)
☞ Go slowly and turn right.
Children’s sanctuary, in front of the school
On the other hand, more stringent standards apply to crosswalks within the children’s sanctuary in front of the school.
Even if no traffic lights are installed at the crosswalk, unlike a normal crosswalk, you must stop unconditionally even if there are no pedestrians.
Because children often run out of sight suddenly due to the nature of children, it is reported that large and small traffic accidents related to this are actually taking place.
Crosswalk in front of school-image
crosswalk in front of school
Pedestrians crossing the crosswalk
Although the revised Road Traffic Act is a policy that prioritizes the safety of pedestrians, it seems that appropriate postures are required for pedestrians when walking in crosswalks.
Look left and right before crossing the crosswalk
Do not look at your phone when crossing the crosswalk
Do not cross start when the pedestrian signal is flashing
Get off your bike or kickboard and cross
intersection – image
intersection
In order to establish a safe traffic culture, along with the enforcement of the reinforced Road Traffic Act, the perception of ‘stop for now’ in the minds of drivers passing the crosswalk, and pedestrians looking around before crossing, it seems that I must first follow traffic etiquette. .