Gyeongbuk Police Tighten the "Safety Belt" on Highways During Vacation Season

Joint Campaign at Chilgok and Mungyeong Rest Areas
Promoting the "3 Essentials": Habitual Use of Seat Belts, Helmets, and Turn Signals

The Gyeongbuk Police Agency launched a joint campaign at major highway rest areas to prevent traffic accidents in response to increased traffic volumes on expressways during the summer vacation season.

On August 9, the Gyeongbuk Police Agency announced that on August 7 it had carried out a joint traffic safety campaign at both directions of the Chilgok Rest Area on the Gyeongbu Expressway and the Mungyeong Rest Area on the Jungbu Inland Expressway. The campaign involved the traffic division, the highway patrol, and the traffic safety unit.

Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency Headquarters
Photo by Byunggun Kwon

This campaign was organized because the number of long-distance vehicles increases during vacation season, raising the risk of traffic accidents due to drowsy driving and failure to follow safety rules.

At the site, around 60 police officers engaged with rest area visitors and drivers, focusing on reminding them of the importance of following basic traffic regulations such as wearing seat belts and helmets and using turn signals.

In particular, the Gyeongbuk Police emphasized what is called the "3 Essentials"—wearing seat belts, wearing helmets, and turning on turn signals—under the theme "Be a Responsible Driver!"

They also warned about the dangers of drowsy driving, which are common during long-distance driving, and strongly encouraged drivers to take sufficient breaks at rest areas or drowsy driving shelters after a certain amount of time behind the wheel.

Gyeongbuk Police Agency stated that it will continue to enhance collaboration between traffic units and the highway patrol, further combining public education and enforcement on major expressways and in areas prone to traffic accidents.

The police stressed that, since even small lapses in concentration during peak vacation traffic can lead to serious accidents, it is more important than ever for drivers to make basic safety habits like wearing seat belts, using turn signals, and taking sufficient rest a part of their daily routine.

Gyeongbuk Police, Safe Driving Campaign on Highways During Vacation Season - Start with the Basic Rules!
[Photo by Gyeongbuk Police Agency]

An official from the Gyeongbuk Police Agency said, “The ‘Responsible Driving’ campaign is intended not just as a slogan, but to establish a culture in which drivers voluntarily practice basic traffic safety rules. We urge everyone to make wearing seat belts and helmets, as well as using turn signals, a habit and join in creating a safer highway traffic culture.”

The police further explained that ensuring safety on highways during vacation season does not depend solely on massive crackdowns, but begins with compliance with basic rules by each and every driver.

Actions as simple as fastening your seat belt and turning on your turn signal are the most practical countermeasures for reducing accident risks. The true significance of this campaign will be measured by whether it leads to lasting changes in everyday driving habits, rather than just temporary awareness.

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