Namyangju City Launches Joint Public-Private Campaign to Foster Safe Personal Mobility Device Usage Culture

[Suwon Ilbo=Eom In-yong Reporter] Namyangju City conducted a joint public-private promotional campaign for "fostering a culture of safe electric kickboard (PM) usage" on the 27th at the intersection in front of Yebong Elementary School in Wabu-eup.

The campaign was pursued to prevent traffic accidents resulting from increasing electric kickboard (PM) usage and to promote proper usage culture.

A total of approximately 60 people participated in the promotional activities, including 30 officials from relevant organizations such as Namyangju City Hall's Vehicle Management Division, Namyangju South Police Station, the Green Mothers Association, and the Exemplary Drivers Association.

The campaign provided guidance on electric kickboard traffic safety rules to citizens and students on school routes and encouraged safe passage.

In particular, in cooperation with police, the city conducted advisory activities regarding violations of safety rules such as failure to wear helmets while using electric kickboards (PM) and riding on sidewalks.

The city plans to continue guidance activities and campaigns in cooperation with relevant agencies and civic organizations going forward, and is planning additional campaigns in the latter half of this year. Through these efforts, the city aims to enhance public safety awareness and promote advanced traffic culture.

Jang Jong-gi, director of the Vehicle Management Division, stated, "Going forward, we will continuously pursue electric kickboard (PM) usage culture improvement activities together with citizens to do our best in creating a traffic environment where all citizens can use these devices with peace of mind."