[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 21st that it will conduct a special crackdown on drunk driving for one month starting from the 22nd, in line with the summer vacation season.
During the daytime, the Seoul police plan to focus their enforcement on places where city vacationers gather, such as Hangang Park and amusement parks. At night, they will intensively crack down on two-wheeled vehicles including shared bicycles and PMs (Personal Mobility devices) without exception in entertainment-dense areas like Itaewon and Hongdae. Additionally, depending on the target and regional characteristics, they will move locations every 20 to 30 minutes to conduct enforcement. Given the recent resurgence of COVID-19, the police intend to use contactless breathalyzers during the crackdown process.
According to the police, the number of fatalities from drunk driving traffic accidents this year is 14, a 16.7% increase compared to the same period last year (12). Over the past three years, the average number of drunk driving traffic accidents during the vacation season was 176, a 4.2% increase compared to the same period before the vacation (169). A Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency official emphasized, "Drunk driving is a serious crime that can take away precious lives and property with just one mistake," and added, "Under no circumstances should you drive under the influence, swept up in the excited atmosphere of the vacation season."
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