"Outlaws Disturbing the Night"... Gijang County Targets Speeding and Illegally Modified Vehicles

Responding to Complaints Over Noise from Speeding and Delivery Motorcycles

Eight Cases Detected for Illegal Modifications and Violations of Noise Standards

Gijang County in Busan has taken action against vehicle noise that threatens residents.

On the 24th, Gijang County conducted a special nighttime crackdown on automobile and motorcycle noise, with the participation of the Gijang Police Station, Korea Transportation Safety Authority, and other related organizations. A total of 8 violations were detected, including exceeding noise standards and illegal vehicle modifications.

This crackdown was launched in response to a steady stream of civil complaints in the Gijang area and nearby roads, where the roar from sports cars, motorcycle clubs, and delivery motorcycles has been causing inconvenience to daily life. In particular, with residents keeping their windows open for longer hours in the summer, even minor noise disturbances are felt more acutely. For this reason, the county judged that concentrated nighttime crackdowns were necessary.

A total of 29 personnel were mobilized, including staff from the Gijang County Office, Gijang Police Station, Korea Transportation Safety Authority, and the police mobile squad. Seven traffic patrol cars, undercover patrol vehicles, and motorcycles were deployed to carry out intensive crackdowns in the Gijang-daero area, where nighttime traffic volume is high. The crackdown was comprehensive, not only measuring noise but also inspecting for illegal vehicle modifications and violations of safety standards.

Gijang County conducted a special nighttime noise crackdown on automobiles and motorcycles on the 24th, with the participation of relevant organizations including the Gijang Police Station and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority.

As a result, 8 violations were detected: 3 for exceeding noise standards, 3 for illegal structural modifications, and 2 for safety standard violations. At the scene, authorities also conducted educational outreach for drivers, informing them of the risks of illegal modifications and the harm caused by noise. The goal is to encourage voluntary compliance with the law and enhance preventive effects, rather than simply focusing on punishment.

Gijang County plans to take strict measures against the identified vehicles in accordance with relevant laws. For motorcycles exceeding noise standards, fines will be imposed and improvement orders issued under the Noise and Vibration Control Act. For vehicles with illegal modifications, administrative actions proportional to the violation will be taken under the Motor Vehicle Management Act, including potential criminal charges, restoration orders, and fines.

Woosungbin, the governor of Gijang County, stressed, "Noise from speeding vehicles and delivery motorcycles at night is causing even greater inconvenience for residents during the summer, when windows are kept open more often. We will continue to conduct unannounced nighttime special crackdowns, especially in areas with frequent complaints."

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