Seat belts to be compulsory for all passengers on all roads
Social affairsMar 27, 2018
All passengers of motor vehicles on all roads will be required to wear seat belts starting late September under revised road traffic rules, the National Police Agency said Tuesday.This means backseat passengers will have to buckle up not just on highways but on any road. From Sept. 28, following a six-month grace period, the driver will be slapped with a fine of 30,000 won ($28) if a passenger aged 13 or older is not wearing a seat belt, and 60,000 won if the passenger is under the age of 13.The