Gapyeong County Cracks Down on Vehicle Safety Standard Violations

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Eom In-yong] Following advance notice of a crackdown on illegally modified vehicles, Gapyeong County has launched an intensive enforcement operation against violations of vehicle safety standards.

The county announced on the 16th that it recently conducted a sweep of illegal vehicle modifications throughout Gapyeong County in cooperation with related agencies, uncovering a total of 17 violations.

The enforcement operation was carried out by a joint inspection team consisting of 6 members from one unit, comprising the Gapyeong County Traffic Division, Gapyeong Police Station, and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority's Gyeonggi Northern Branch, to establish vehicle safety and traffic order.

Targets of the inspection included △illegal modifications to lighting devices △license plate standard violations △unlawful structural and equipment changes △installation of cargo truck leaf springs △damage to stop lights, turn signals, and rear lights △failure to undergo regular vehicle inspections, and other items.

In particular, vehicle safety standard compliance was subject to concentrated inspection by specialized vehicle experts from the Korea Transportation Safety Authority.

Traffic Division Chief Tak Hye-kyung stated, "Since vehicle structure and equipment are factors directly tied to safe driving, drivers must absolutely comply with vehicle safety standards," and added, "If tuning is necessary, please be sure to obtain prior approval from the Korea Transportation Safety Authority before proceeding."