Comprehensive summary of fines and penalty points for traffic violations
Signal violation fines and fines
While driving, you may encounter a red light violation even if you did not intend to do so. If you are caught by a police officer, they will give you a ticket right on the spot, and if you are caught by an unmanned security camera, you will receive mail sent to your house one day with a fine for violating a red light.
Once you’re caught, you’ll have to pay a fine… Is this really the right amount for a red light violation fine? Sometimes I wonder if it’s really this expensive. And I wonder what additional penalties there will be.
In this article, we will look at the types (fine, fine) and amount of fines for traffic signal violations. 신호위반 과태료 벌금
1. What is the difference between fines and fines?
Fines for traffic violations are typically divided into two types: fines and fines. LOTUSSERENITY
The easiest way to tell them apart is…
If you meet this person, you will be fined.
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If you are caught silently, it is a fine.
If you pass by now…
In other words, even if it is the same signal violation, it is divided into fines and fines depending on “how it was enforced.”
Let’s look at this in more detail below.
🅰 What if it is a fine?
A fine refers to a fine imposed directly by a police officer. Fines are basically considered administrative sanctions for “criminal acts.” Of course, it doesn’t go as far as carrying out the sentence. (If you persist without paying, you may end up with a criminal record… ;;;)
※ ‘Crime’ refers to a violation that essentially satisfies the requirements of a crime but is subject to sanctions through notification as an administrative measure without the application of punishment or criminal procedures.
[Source] Easy-to-find lifestyle law information
And penalty points are issued along with the fine.
As an aside…
Yes, in the past, if you obediently admitted your fault to the police officer, he would exchange it for a cheaper(?) one.
Even the seeds won’t work these days, right?
🅱 What if it is a fine?
The fine is when caught by an unmanned camera, so there are no penalty points, but the fine is higher. (+10,000 won) If you are caught by an unmanned camera, no penalty points will be imposed because it is not possible to clearly determine who was driving. Penalty notices are sent to car owners because the offending party is unknown.
Unlike fines or fines imposed for violations of traffic laws, a fine is a monetary penalty that does not have the nature of a punishment. Not only the person who violates traffic laws is subject to fines, but also the employer of the vehicle is subject to a fine if the violator of a specific traffic law is unknown.
[Source] Easy-to-find lifestyle law information
For reference, in the case of fines, the identity of the offending driver can be revealed and the fine can be changed to a fine. But isn’t it a bit much to get penalty points just to save a fine of 10,000 won? Even if you were not the driver, we recommend that you only pay a fine after the driver is not an enemy.
Fines vs fines
Fines and fines
Traffic police officers report unmanned cameras and black boxes
Cheaper than fines More expensive than fines
No penalty points
Driver subject to crackdown
2. So how much is the fine?
As seen above, fines for traffic violations are divided into fines and fines depending on who did the work. Additionally, the punishment varies depending on the type of vehicle and where the violation occurred.
Because there are many cases, the details are organized separately in the table below. I couldn’t find an official document that was neatly organized all at once, so I searched for documents here and there to organize them.
[Reference] National Police Agency Traffic Civil Service 24 (Ipine), Road Traffic Authority
[Signal violation fine]
General road protection zone
Vans, etc. 70,000 won / 15 points 130,000 won / 30 points
Passenger cars, etc. 60,000 won / 15 points 120,000 won / 30 points
Two-wheeled vehicle, etc. 40,000 won / 15 points 80,000 won / 30 points
Bicycle, etc. 30,000 won (no penalty points) 60,000 won (no penalty points)
*Protection area: Children’s protection area, elderly and disabled person’s protection area (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
1. In the table above, “vans, etc.” refers to vans, trucks exceeding 4 tons, special vehicles, and construction machinery.
2. In the table above, “passenger cars, etc.” refers to passenger cars and cargo vehicles weighing 4 tons or less.
3. In the table above, “two-wheeled vehicles, etc.” refers to two-wheeled vehicles and motorized bicycles.
[Signal violation fine]
General road protection zone
Van 80,000 won 140,000 won
Passenger car 70,000 won 130,000 won
Two-wheeled vehicle 50,000 won 90,000 won
* There are no penalty points.
The details of the punishment can be summarized as follows.
If you are caught on the spot (a fine), there are penalty points.
The fine is 10,000 won more than the fine.
The larger the car, the higher the fine.
Fines and demerit points are approximately double in protected areas.
Conclusion
Although it is unfair, there are times when you violate a traffic signal while driving. Although it is an unavoidable mistake, it would be a good idea to make it a habit to obey the traffic lights for the safety of both drivers and pedestrians. Especially when it comes to child protection areas! must! It’s best to drive safely, right?