Adittion in ITS

NOTE: ESPLAIN EACH ITS

 1. Local highways 지방도 (Provincial Roads)
- Managed by the provincial government
- Provincial roads are roads of a secondary network, which provides linkages between
the provinces, municipalities and counties.
2. Si roads 시도 (municipal roads)
- Managed by the mayor
3. Gun roads 군도 (county roads)
- Managed by the county head
- County (Gun) roads connect villages with their county centres or with neighbouring
towns.
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4. Gu roads 구도 (district roads)
- Managed by the district head
- District (Gu) roads connect subdistricts within the boundaries of each district.

Types of Traffic Control Devices Aids

 Traffic Sign (meaning)
 KOREAN ROAD TRAFFIC SIGN (Highlights the Road signs color and Road surface
marking color)

1. Warning signs
2. Prohibition signs
3. Mandatory instruction signs
4. Supplementary signs
5. Direction and distance signs
6. Road surface marking
Koreas traffic rules
1. Traffic Signals and directions
a. Drivers must obey signals and directions
 Drivers must obey signal lights, traffic signs, and directions given by a
traffic police officer or assistant traffic controller. (2) When a police
officer is directing traffic, drivers should follow the hand signals or the
flashlight signal by the police officer even if they are contradictory to
traffic signals. Manual control by the police takes priority.
2. Traffic signal lights and its meaning
a. Red signal – vehicles must come to complete stop before reaching the stop line,
pedestrian crosswalk, or intersection. A vehicle may turn right, provided it will
not interfere with a pedestrian or right-of way vehicle.
b. Yellow signal – a driver must come to complete stop before reaching the stop line,
pedestrian crosswalk, or intersection. If a driver is already in the intersection, he
or she must proceed as quickly when safe.
 c. Green signal- driver may either go straight ahead or turn right. No turn left may
be made unless otherwise directed
d. Green arrow signal – driver may go in the direction of the green indicator

3. Traffic lanes
a. When traffic lanes are marked, drivers must stay in the lane for the type of vehicle
is permitted. Drivers may not drive over the lane divider line.
b. Examples of improper driving involving traffic lane markings are:
 Violation of lane usage
 Straddling the lane divider line
 Zigzagging over the lane divider
 Changing lanes suddenly
 Squeeze play
 Continously crossing many lanes
 Changing lanes where prohibited. Yellow dotted or solid lines are
centerlines. Vehicles may not cross the solid lines. Where solid and dotted
lines are shown together, a vehicle on the side of dotted lines may cross
the lines to pass. White dotted or solid lines are lane dividers. A vehicle
may not cross a solid lane divider to change lanes.
c. Changing of lanes
 Drivers must use directional signal atleast 30 meters prior to turning (100
meters on the expressway)
 Drivers must not change directions where prohibited by traffic signs
 Changing lanes is prohibited when: there is insufficient distance to do
safely and within 70 meters from the stop line at an intersection
4. Bus lane - The exclusive bus lane system refers to a scheme that gives right-of-way
priority to buses on specific lanes of expressways or general roads. Either curbside or
median lanes are designated as bus-only lanes. This scheme is designed to separate
passenger car traffic from the flow of buses, which have a far better passenger transport
capacity. By so doing, it aims to improve the bus travel speed and punctuality, and
eventually increasing the modal share of public transportation.
a. The bus lane (in cities) has been established to limit traffic. It is marked by a blue
line and it designates a lane to be used only by scheduled buses during rush hours.
Supplemental signs normally show the time when no vehicles other than buses
will travel in the lane. At intersections the bus lane will have a broken or dash
lines, vehicles other than buses may enter this bus lane to make a right turn or to
immediately exit the main street.
b. Median (center) bus lane in Seoul is marked in red and it designates a lane to be
used only by buses 24 hours a day. Do not use this lane for any reason. Drivers
can only make U-turns at intersections where designated signs are posted.
 c. Bus lanes on the expressway (between Seoul to Shintanjin expressway only) have
been designated to be used only by buses and 9-passenger vans having (at least 6
passengers) on weekends and holidays. It also is marked by a blue line.
5. Methods of passing
a. To a alert vehicles ahead, driver must indicate in advance the intention to pass.
b. Driver must pass to the left of a vehicle traveling in the same direction. Safe
passing must be accomplished after insuring adequate clearance and the speed of
vehicles in front of, to the rear of, and on-coming traffic.
c. Places where passing is prohibited:
(1) on or near the top of steep grades
(2) on curves
(3) Descending lane on a steep incline
(4) inside a tunnel
(5) intersections
(6) where prohibited by traffic signs.

6. Drivers responsibilities
a. Drivers are responsible to abide by Korean Law and posted speed limits and
restrictions. Speed limits and designated bus lane established by the law must be
observed.
b. Splashing. When driving in wet areas, drivers must not splash mud or water on
pedestrians.
c. Protection of children and the blind. When an unaccompanied child or a blind
person with a white cane is walking on the road, the vehicle must come to a
complete stop.
d. Protection of pedestrians at crosswalks. When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk,
vehicles must stop completely. Slow down and prepare to stop when approaching
a stopped or parked vehicle near a crosswalk.
e. Do not pass or overtake a school bus or shuttle bus when buses are loading or
unloading passengers.
f. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited. The legal
limit of intoxication is 0.5mg (0.05%) or more of alcohol per 1ml of blood.
g. Drivers will ensure their passengers wear installed seatbelts
h. Don’t drive along the side or shoulder of the expressway and be aware of stalled
and emergency vehicles in this area.
i. Slow down when going in and out of a tunnel because your vision needs to adjust
to the change in lighting.
j. Maintain a safe distance between your car and any car in front of you. Allow at
least one car length for each 10 MPH / 16 KPH (e.g., three car lengths if you are
driving 30 MPH / 48 KPH). Apply the “3-Second Rule”.
 k. gWhen you are in need of help from a Korean, and you cannot communicate, use
Appendix B of this pamphlet to point out the messages you wish to convey.
l. No vehicle operator will transport an infant/child under 4 years of age and/or
under 45 pounds without being properly secured in an infant/child restrain device
(car seat)
m. Vehicle operators are restricted from using a Mobile Personal Electronic Device
(MPED).

7. Prohibited Parking
a. It is illegal to park on a sidewalk
b. In a crosswalk
c. In front of driveways
d. On a bridge
e. Within highway tunnel
f. On railroad
g. Any place narrow enough to make passing difficult, dangerous or impossible
h. When there is official signs prohibit parking
i. Within 20 feet of a fire hydrant, crosswalk, bus stop, or intersection
j. Within 20 feet of a driveway of firestation or similar emergency facility
8. Right of way
a. An emergency vehicle has the right of way
b. A vehicle already on the expressway has the right of way
9. Vehicle breakdown
a. When a vehicle is disabled and unable to travel on the expressway, move the
vehicle to the right side of the roadway and place a triangular warning sign 100
meters (daylight) and 200 meters (night time) or more behind the vehicle. Turn
on the vehicle’s hazard lights (flashers) to provide additional visibility. Flashers
may also be used by other motorists to warn of emergency conditions (accident
on or near the roadway, disabled vehicle, etc.) Flashers must be visible up to 500
meters.
10. Highway condition codes
a. Green – road conditions are normal
b. Amber – only vehicles essential for official business will be allowed to exit the
installation
c. Red – only vehicles on emergency missions are authorized to exit the
installation. Examples of emergencies are : military mission, transportation
regulating missions and emergency road repair
d. Black – road is not possible

MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS

1. When passing a marching unit – 16 kph

2. Residential areas – 24 kph
3. School zones – 24 kph
4. Parking area – 8kph
5. Within city, community or built up area – 56 kph (or as posted)
6. Outside a city, community, or built up area – 64 kph
On expressway and toll roads

1. For seddan type , the speed limit will be as posted

2. Tactical vehicle – 64 kph
3. Other military vehicle – 80 kph

Korean Drive licenses

Speed limit use in Korea

 Being a Pedestrian - By law and how Koreans are taught in driver's school, pedestrians
have the right of way. It is said that if a pedestrian puts his foot on the street to begin
crossing, drivers must yield
 Where to walk
1. Sidewalks: Most urban areas in South Korea have sidewalks along roadsides,
providing designated spaces for pedestrians to walk safely separated from
vehicular traffic. Sidewalks are typically paved and may feature amenities such
as benches, trash bins, and streetlights
2. Pedestrian Zones: Some urban areas designate pedestrian-only zones or streets
where vehicular traffic is restricted or prohibited. These pedestrian zones are
pedestrian-friendly environments with widened sidewalks, street furniture, and
pedestrian-oriented amenities.

 Crosswalk - At intersections and road crossings, pedestrians use marked crosswalks to

safely traverse the street. Crosswalks are often accompanied by traffic signals or
pedestrian signals to regulate the flow of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Cycling on Streets in Korea

 Whether in uniform or out of uniforms, a bicycle safety helmet will be worn at all times.
Bicyclist will wear high visibility upper body garments for day time travel and reflective
material for night time travel in order to be clearly visible at all times. When crossing
through a crosswalk, it is a good practice to walk the bike across to the other side.

Traffic Enforcement
 Law of the People's Republic of Korea on Road safety
- Road traffic Act : This act governs various aspects of road traffic, including traffic
rules, driver licensing, vehicle registration, and road safety measures. It outlines
penalties for traffic violations and provides provisions for enhancing road safety.
- Article 3 (Installation and management of traffic signals, etc.) ① When it is
deemed necessary to prevent dangers and to ensure safe and smooth flow of
traffic on the road, the special city mayor, the metropolitan city mayor, the
governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, or the head of si (city) or gun
(county) (excluding the head of Gun in a metropolitan city. Hereinafter referred
to as “Mayor, etc.”) shall install and manage traffic signals and safety signs
(hereinafter referred to as “traffic safety facilities”); Provided that in cases of toll
roads provided for in Article 6 of the “Toll Road Act,” road managers shall install
and manage traffic safety facilities upon receiving instructions from the mayor,
etc.
- Article 4 (Types of traffic safety facilities, etc.) The types of traffic safety facilities,
methods of manufacturing traffic safety facilities, places where traffic safety
facilities are to be installed, and other necessary matters concerning traffic safety
facilities shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Security and Public
Administration.
- Article 147 (Commission and entrustment, etc.) ① The Mayor, etc. may delegate
or entrust part of his/her authority or clerical work provided for in this Act to the
commissioner of a regional police agency or the chief of a police station, as
prescribed by Presidential Decree.

 Korean’s Parking
1. Green Parking Project
- A big issue in Korean cities is parking. Cars park everywhere. They block
sidewalks, pedestrian crossings or a road lane. Therefore, to address such
problems, they made a parking spots in each street. It can be described as
successful in creating off-street parking and removing cars from the road. Seoul
saves a lot of money through this initiative. A basic element of modern transport
planning is to eliminate on-street parking because cars that occupy road space
cause congestion. It is also very inconvenient and dangerous to walk on such
streets with little space left for people who walk.