"Jeonnam Police to Launch Special Crackdown to Curb Illegal Racing on Liberation Day"

135 Police Officers and 83 Vehicles Mobilized

Proactive Response to Illegal Racing Through 112 Reports and Social Media Analysis

Jeonnam police will conduct an intensive crackdown on reckless and dangerous driving around Liberation Day.

The Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency and the Autonomous Police Committee announced on August 12 that they will launch a special operation to eradicate reckless and dangerous driving in commemoration of Liberation Day on August 15.

According to the Jeonnam police, there were six reports to the 112 hotline regarding reckless driving on Liberation Day in 2024, while no such reports were received last year. The number of crackdowns on reckless motorcycle driving also decreased from five cases in 2024 to four cases last year, representing a reduction of one case (20%).

Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency building exterior.

The police stated that although the number of reports and crackdowns has decreased, there is still the possibility that some areas may experience illegal racing around the national holiday. Accordingly, they plan to strengthen their response by implementing both preventive measures and on-site enforcement.

First, various channels such as social media, large electronic displays, and variable message signs (VMS) will be used for public awareness, along with the collection of intelligence related to illegal racing. The police will use 112 reports and social media analysis to identify areas where illegal racing groups are likely to appear, focusing patrols and on-site crackdowns in those regions.

For this operation, 135 available officers from the traffic police and local police, along with 83 patrol vehicles and other equipment, will be deployed. In addition to reckless and dangerous driving, the police plan to continuously crack down on illegal vehicle modifications involving headlights, mufflers, and steering devices on both automobiles and motorcycles.

An official from the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency said, "We will strengthen crackdowns and investigations related to reckless and dangerous driving to firmly respond to illegal acts that recur around national holidays."

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