Paldal-gu Conducts Crackdown and Awareness Campaign on Vehicle Idling

Paldal-gu in Suwon will conduct enforcement and awareness activities targeting vehicle idling in 49 designated no-idling zones at parking lots and depots through the 31st.

Vehicle no-idling restriction zones are established in areas with frequent idling such as terminals, depots, parking lots, and drive-in theaters to prevent fuel waste and air pollution in advance. No-idling restriction signs are installed and managed in these areas.

The district has organized enforcement teams consisting of three members each to crack down on violations in these restriction zones.

When there is no driver in the vehicle, enforcement officers begin video recording from the moment idling is confirmed. Vehicles idling for five minutes or longer are subject to a fine of 50,000 won.

When a driver is present, enforcement officers measure the idling time starting from the point of initial warning to refrain from idling.

In addition, the district plans to inform citizens about automobile maintenance tips such as "idling for more than two minutes is unnecessary even in winter" and "start slowly and drive off immediately on first ignition," and will distribute related promotional materials.