"We Will Not Tolerate Deafening Reckless Biker Gangs on the Roads This March 1st"

Jeonnam Police Launch Special Crackdown on Reckless Biker Gangs...
"Will Track Them Down to the End Even If They Flee"

Exterior of Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency

Jeonnam Provincial Police are gearing up for an all-out crackdown on so-called "reckless biker gangs" around the March 1st Independence Movement Day. The plan is to preemptively block the group reckless driving and noisy riding on roads near downtown areas at night on the holiday, which have been repeatedly used as their stage.

The Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency will begin deploying a concentrated police presence in selected areas starting on February 28, focusing on specific locations before and after March 1st. This is based on the assessment that on past anniversaries, dozens of motorcycles would swarm around, creating deafening noise and performing stunt driving.

According to police statistics, there were 519 cases of major violations of traffic regulations by motorcycles and similar vehicles. Looking only at 112 emergency calls, the number decreased by 17.6% compared to the previous year. However, it is true that the activities of these reckless biker gangs have periodically recurred around March 1st.

In this context, Jeonnam Provincial Police believe that strict control over the activities of reckless biker gangs around the upcoming March 1st holiday is necessary in order to proactively prevent motorcycle-related traffic violations.

An official from Jeonnam Provincial Police also said, "Preemptive action before and after the anniversary is crucial if we are to maintain the downward trend in motorcycle traffic violations."

This crackdown will not be limited to "on-the-spot arrests." The police plan to secure evidence using video equipment such as camcorders and dashboard cameras, and to hold offenders fully accountable through follow-up investigative tracking even if they flee the scene. They will also carry out advance warnings and publicity through online motorcycle clubs and used vehicle trading websites.

The main targets of enforcement are: stunt driving and noise generation (Road Traffic Act), license plate covering (Automobile Management Act), and illegal structural modifications and attachments. Depending on the type of violation, offenders may face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 20 million won.

Ma Jeonghun, spokesperson for the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency, stated, "Reckless and dangerous driving is not a mere prank, but a criminal act that threatens public safety," adding, "We will apply a zero-tolerance policy to illegal acts that cause noise and anxiety."