Namyangju City Conducts First-Half Crackdown on Illegal Vehicles

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] Namyangju City announced on the 29th that it conducted a first-half joint crackdown on illegal vehicles on roads where complaints frequently occur.

The crackdown was carried out jointly with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority Northern Gyeonggi Branch and the Namyangju South Police Station to prevent traffic accidents and noise caused by illegal vehicle operations.

The main enforcement focus included △illegal modifications (silencers, headlight alterations) △safety standard violations (unauthorized alteration and installation of lighting devices) △missing or damaged/obscured license plates.

Under the Automobile Management Act, vehicle owners who violate safety standards will face administrative sanctions including inspection, maintenance, inspection orders or restoration orders and fines, while vehicle owners who made illegal modifications may face imprisonment of up to one year or fines of up to 10 million won.

The joint enforcement team inspected approximately 22 vehicles that day and identified one vehicle with safety standard violations. The city plans to impose administrative sanctions including fines on the vehicle owner.

Jang Jong-gi, head of the Automobile Management Division, said, "Going forward, we will continue to create a safe road environment through ongoing joint crackdowns with related agencies to reduce inconvenience to citizens caused by illegal vehicles."