USFK Pam 385-2

(30 May 2007)

Guide To Safe Driving

In Korea
(English)
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FOREWORD
The information contained in this pamphlet is largely based on the “Manual for Safe Driving”
prepared by the Korean Road Traffic Safety Authority. Regulatory requirements contained
herein are from the Korean Road Traffic Law and DOD and USFK directives.

There must be a logical explanation why driving in Korea is more difficult than in the U.S. At
first glance, you can clearly see that there are many vehicles and too few roads to handle the
traffic in an orderly manner. This situation may be the reason taxis and other vehicles drive
aggressively, weaving in and out of traffic. Buses and heavy trucks are required to use the
extreme right lanes or designated bus lanes but very often wander into the other lanes.

In addition, experience is a factor that affects driving in Korea. Other nationalities such as
Americans have been driving for many years. As a result, they have developed and learned
safe habits when around motor vehicles. In Korea, the motor vehicle growth was sudden,
therefore Koreans have not developed the safe habits found in the U.S. or other nations.

On every road in Korea, you can expect to find people. On expressways, extra caution is
required around road construction sites. Maintenance workers are prone to step into the path of
traffic and drivers must be prepared to stop immediately. Also watch out for workers when
going through tunnels and toll gates.

There are many pedestrians in Korea. Traditionally, they feel that they have as much right to
the use of roads as vehicles, and therefore expect vehicles to yield to them. This behavior
creates a real hazard for you as a driver. It is wise to reduce speed when driving around
pedestrians, especially children. Many Korean children have a preconceived notion that by
raising their arms a vehicle will stop to allow them to cross the street. Watch out for them and
be prepared to stop. Pedestrians also become confused while crossing roads, often stopping
suddenly and then moving into the paths of moving vehicles. A common occurrence is for
pedestrians to run or walk into traffic lanes from the front or rear of halted or parked vehicles
and other blind spots.

Although much of Korea is using motor vehicles as a means of transportation, there are still
some people who rely on other more economical means of transportation. Even more
unpredictable and hazardous are bicycles and motorcycles. They are usually overloaded and
unstable. Slow down and give them lots of room, as the operators are noted for weaving into
the paths of passing vehicles and passing on the right.

Other hazards on Korea roadways are created by nature. Two of the more notable ones are
potholes, created by the winter freezing and thawing process, and flooding. Slow down and
avoid potholes if you can. Potholes damage tires, oil pans, or even entire cars.

Driving in Korea is truly a challenge. Relax, be calm, be alert, and drive defensively!
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HEADQUARTERS
UNITED STATES FORCES KOREA
UNIT #15237
APO AP 96205-5237

USFK Pamphlet XX May 2007

No. 385-2

Safety

GUIDE TO SAFE DRIVING IN KOREA

INTERIM CHANGES. Interim changes to this pamphlet are not official unless authenticated by
the Adjutant General. Users will destroy interim changes on their expiration date unless sooner
superseded or rescinded.

CONTENTS

SECTION PARAGRAPH PAGE

I GENERAL
Purpose…………………………………………………….. 1 1
Scope……………………………………………………….. 2 1

II DRIVING RULES
Traffic Signals and Directions……………………………. 3 1
Traffic Lanes……………………………………………….. 4 2
Right-of-Way………………………………………………. 5 4
Speed Limits……………………………………………….. 6 5
Passing…………………………………………………….. 7 7
Driving through Intersection………………………………. 8 8
Vehicle Lights………………………………………………. 9 8
Driver Responsibilities…………………………………….. 10 9
Parking……………………………………………………… 11 10
Passenger and Cargo Limitations……………………….. 12 11

III SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR EXPRESSWAY DRIVING

Rules for Travel……………………………………………. 13 12
Vehicle Breakdown………………………………………... 14 13
Driver Responsibilities on the Expressway……………... 15 13

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*This pamphlet supersedes USFK Pam 385-2, 24 February 2003.
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PARAGRAPH PAGE

IV TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Procedures…………………………………………………… 16 14
Special Provisions for Punishment………………………… 17 15

V ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY VEHICLES

Vehicle Movement…………………………………………… 18 16
Highway Condition Codes………………………………….. 19 17
Maximum USFK Vehicle Speed Limits……………………. 20 17
Traffic Point System…………………………………………. 21 17
Motorcycle, Moped and Bicycle Safety
Rules and Devices………………………………………… 22 17

2 APPENDIXES
A. Korean Road Traffic Signs……………………………………………………………. A-1
B. Useful English Korean Translations………………………………………………….. B-1

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SECTION I. GENERAL

1. PURPOSE. This pamphlet provides essential information for USFK personnel operating
motor vehicles in the Republic of Korea (ROK).

2. SCOPE. This pamphlet applies to all USFK personnel operating motor vehicles in the ROK.

SECTION II. DRIVING RULES

3. TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND DIRECTIONS.

a. Drivers must obey traffic signals and directions.

(1) Drivers must obey signal lights, traffic signs, and directions given by a traffic police
officer or assistant traffic controller.

(2) When a police officer is directing traffic, drivers should follow the hand signals or the
flashlight signal by the police officer even if they are contradictory to traffic signals. Manual
control by the police takes priority.

b. Traffic signal lights and their meaning.

(1) Red signal--

(a) Vehicles must come to a complete stop before reaching the stop
line, pedestrian crosswalk, or intersection.

(b) A vehicle may turn right, provided it will not interfere with a
pedestrian or right-of way vehicle.

(2) Yellow signal--A driver must come to a complete stop before reaching the stop line,
a pedestrian crosswalk, or an intersection. If a driver is already in the intersection, he or she
must proceed as quickly as possible when safe.

(3) Green signal--Driver may either go straight ahead or turn right. No left turn may be
made unless otherwise directed.

(4) Green arrow signal--Driver may go in the direction of the green indicator.

(5) Lane direction and control signals--when lane direction control signals are placed
over separate lanes of a street or highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a
green signal is lighted but will not enter or travel in any lane where a red signal is displayed.
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(6) Reversible Lane Signals--Within certain areas of major cities, the overhead X and
downward arrow signal devices are used where the direction of heavy traffic volume changes
during certain peak hours of the day. These signals override the lane marks/centerline on the
pavement.

(a) Red X Light--Vehicles will not use the lane shown with red X signal.

(b) Green Downward Arrow--Vehicles may proceed in the lane shown with green arrow
light.

(7) Flashing red (stop signal). Drivers of vehicles must stop at the marked stop line.
If there is no line, a stop must be made before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the
intersection, or at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of
approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway. The right to proceed is subject to the rules
applicable after making a stop.

(8) Flashing yellow (caution signal). Drivers of vehicles may proceed through the
intersection while exercising due caution.

4. TRAFFIC LANES.

a. When traffic lanes are marked, drivers must stay in the lane for the type of vehicle is
permitted. Drivers may not drive over the lane divider line.

b. Examples of improper driving involving traffic lane markings are--

(1) Violation of lane usage.

(2) Straddling the lane divider line.

(3) Zigzagging over the lane divider.

(4) Changing lanes suddenly.

(5) Squeeze play.

(6) Continuously crossing many lanes.

(7) Changing lanes where prohibited. Yellow dotted or solid lines are centerlines.
Vehicles may not cross the solid lines. Where solid and dotted lines are shown together, a
vehicle on the side of dotted lines may cross the lines to pass. White dotted or solid lines are
lane dividers. A vehicle may not cross a solid lane divider to change lanes.

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c. Changing of lanes--

(1) Drivers must use directional signal at least 30 meters prior to turning (100 meters on
the expressway).

(2) Drivers must not change directions where prohibited by traffic signs.

(3) Changing lanes is prohibited when--

(a) There is insufficient distance to do so safely.

(b) Within 70 meters from the stop line at an intersection.

d. Bus lane.

(1) The bus lane (in cities) has been

established to limit traffic. It is marked by a blue line
and it designates a lane to be used only by scheduled
buses during rush hours. Supplemental signs
normally show the time when no vehicles other than
buses will travel in the lane. At intersections the bus
lane will have a broken or dash lines, vehicles other
than buses may enter this bus lane to make a right
turn or to immediately exit the main street.

(2) Median (center) bus lane in Seoul is

marked in red and it designates a lane to be used
only by buses 24 hours a day. Do not use this lane
for any reason. Drivers can only make U-turns at intersections where designated signs
are posted.

(3) Bus lanes on the expressway (between Seoul to Shintanjin expressway only) have
been designated to be used only by buses and 9-passenger vans having (at least 6
passengers) on weekends and holidays. It also is marked by a blue line.

Day Seoul Shintanjin Time

Saturday Both directions 0900 - 2100
Sunday and Holiday Shintanjin to Seoul 0900 - 2300
Seoul to Shintanjin 0900 -2100

e. Unprotected left turns.

(1) An unprotected left turn is allowed only where the pertinent sign is installed.

(2) An unprotected left turn is allowed when your signal is green and when there is
sufficient clearance between you and the opposing traffic. In case of traffic conflict, however,
the responsibility for signaling falls onto left-turning vehicles.

f. A vehicle must travel over the lane designated by type of vehicle.

The example given below is a road with 3 lanes (one-way).

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1st Lane Sedans, station wagons, 1.5 ton and

below pickup trucks and vehicles of
similar design and function.
3 Lanes 2nd lane Sedans, station wagons, 1.5 ton and
(One-way) over pickup trucks, trucks, and buses.
3rd lane Motorcycles, bicycles, carts, and trucks
towing trailers or other construction
trucks.

5. RIGHT-OF-WAY.

a. When an authorized emergency vehicle approaches, sounding a siren and/or showing a

flashing light, all traffic is required to yield the right-of-way by moving as far to the right side of
the road as possible and stopping until the emergency vehicle has passed. Don't stop in an
intersection.

b. Right-of-way laws define who has the right of way. NEVER INSIST ON TAKING THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY. Wait until it is yielded to you. All drivers have a moral and legal responsibility
to avoid a collision. Courtesy and cooperation among drivers helps prevent accidents and
makes driving more pleasant.

c. At intersections without STOP or YIELD signs or traffic signals--

(1) The first vehicle in the intersection should be allowed to go ahead.

(2) If two drivers reach an intersection from different streets at the same time, the driver
of the vehicle on the left must give the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

(3) When you see a vehicle crossing or beginning to cross the road you are driving on,
slow down, prepare to stop, and let it go ahead.

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d. Yield the right-of-way to faster moving vehicles. Regardless of the speed at which you
are traveling, you must not obstruct another driver so he cannot pass. When driving on a
roadway wide enough for more than one line of vehicles in your direction of travel, you must
move out of the left hand lane when another vehicle is close behind you and trying to pass.
Vehicles which must move at slower speeds must travel in the lane farthest to the right or in a
lane marked for them by signs.

e. Right-of-way is defined by road condition.

(1) On a narrow inclined road, the descending vehicle has right-of-way. Ascending
vehicle must pull over to the right.

(2) On a narrow road, a vehicle with passengers or cargo has the right-of-way.
Unloaded vehicle must pull over the right.

6. SPEED LIMITS. Speed limits in this paragraph do not apply to official USFK vehicles. (See
section V for official USFK vehicle speed limits.) Speed limits established by the law must be
observed. Often the speed limit is set by individual traffic signs. When these signs are used,
the speed limit indicated must be observed.

a. Speed reduction during inclement weather. Vehicle operator should reduce speed by 20
to 50 percent when driving in snow, fog, ice, or rain.

b. Speed and force of impact. (Pictorial comparison)

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c. Speed limit for local roads and expressways.

Type of Road Speed Limit Type of Vehicle

One to two lanes 60 Km/Hr (37M/Hr) Ordinary/small
passenger vehicles,
vans, buses
Ordinary Road
More than two 80 Km/Hr (50 M/Hr) Ordinary/small
lanes passenger vehicles,
vans, buses
Exclusive Maximum: Ordinary/small
motorway 90 Km/Hr (56 M/Hr) passenger vehicles,
Urban expressways vans, buses, cargo
Minimum: vehicles,
30 Km/Hr (19 M/Hr)
Expressways Two or more lanes Maximum: 100 Km/Hr Ordinary/small
(All Except for the (62 M/Hr) passenger vehicles,
Chungbu vans, buses.
Expressway) Minimum: 50 Km/Hr
(31 M/Hr) * Maximum speed limit
for trucks, construction
vehicles, and special
types of vehicle is 80
Km/Hr.
Single lane Maximum: 80Km/Hr Ordinary/small
(50M/hr) passenger vehicles, van,
buses, cargo vehicle,
Minimum: 40Km/Hr construction vehicle,
(25 M/Hr) special types of vehicle

Maximum: 110 Km/Hr Ordinary/small

Chungbu (66 M/Hr) passenger vehicles,
Expressway #10 vans, buses, and cargo
(Seoul-Daejon) Minimum: 60 Km/Hr vehicle.
(37 M/Hr)
Chungang * Maximum speed limit
Expressway #55 for trucks, construction
(Chunchon-Daegu) vehicles, and special
types of vehicles is 90
Km/Hr.

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d. METRIC SYSTEM. The metric system is used in Korea. Speed limit or distance is shown in
meters or kilometers rather than miles or feet. For a quick mental conversion, multiply
kilometers by .6 for approximate miles, or multiply miles by 1.6 for approximate kilometers (e.g.,
40 km x .6 = 24 miles, or 30 miles x 1.6 = 48 kilometers). The chart below shows approximate
equivalents of common measurements used in driving.

FEET METERS MILES KILOMETERS

1 0.3048 1 1.6093
10 3 10 16
15 4.6 15 24
100 30 19 30
200 61 25 40
300 91 31 50
400 122 37 60
500 152 43 70
50 80
55 88
62 100

7. PASSING.

a. Method of passing.

(1) To alert vehicles ahead, driver must indicate in advance the intention to pass.

(2) Driver must pass to the left of a vehicle traveling in the same direction. Safe passing
must be accomplished after insuring adequate clearance and the speed of vehicles in front of, to
the rear of, and on-coming traffic.

b. Places where passing is prohibited.

(1) On or near the top of steep grades.

(2) On curves.

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(3) Descending lane on a steep incline.

(4) Inside a tunnel.

(5) Intersections.

(6) Where prohibited by traffic signs.

8. DRIVING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS.

a. Method of entering.

(1) Vehicles turning right must first move slowly to the lane nearest the right hand curb.

(2) Vehicles turning left must do so from the left hand edge of the
lane closest to the centerline and from the center point of the intersection.

(3) Vehicles turning or going straight must move slowly to the

appropriate lane at least 70 meters prior to the white line at the
intersection.

b. Pedestrians. Pedestrians have the right-of -way at intersections

and marked pedestrian crosswalks.

(1) Drivers will yield to pedestrians crossing at green crossing

signals.

(2) Drivers will yield to pedestrians crossing the road at or near intersections where
traffic is not being controlled.

c. Extreme caution must be employed when entering into intersections after a traffic signal
has changed from red to green.

9. VEHICLE LIGHTS.

a. Requirements.

(1) Vehicles must have headlights, clearance lights, taillights, and license plate light lit
when driving at night. (Night is defined as a half hour after sunset until a half hour before
sunrise.)

(2) When objects cannot be seen within 100 meters during the day due to inclement
weather, lights must be turned on the same as if driving at night. When driving through fog, it is
best to use low beams.

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b. Use of low beams.

(1) When traveling through a high density traffic area at night, low beams must be
continuously used.

(2) When encountering on-coming traffic at night, dim the headlights to prevent other
drivers from being blinded.

(3) When a vehicle is stopped or parked on the roadway at night, parking lights or
clearance lights must be on.

10. DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES.

a. Splashing. When driving in wet areas, drivers must not splash mud or water on
pedestrians.

b. Protection of children and the blind. When an unaccompanied child or a blind person
with a white cane is walking on the road, the vehicle must come to a complete stop.

c. Protection of pedestrians at crosswalks. When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, vehicles

must stop completely. Slow down and prepare to stop when approaching a stopped or parked
vehicle near a crosswalk. Pedestrians may be crossing in front of the stopped or parked
vehicle.

d. Do not pass or overtake a school bus or shuttle bus when buses are being used to
receive or deliver passengers, as indicated by flashing lights or directed observation. Vehicles
traveling in either direction of a stopped school bus/shuttle bus must stop.

e. Driver attendance. When leaving a vehicle, drivers must make sure that the motor is
turned off, the parking brake is set, and the vehicle is locked so that it cannot be driven by
another person.

f. Use of horns. The use of horns is prohibited in designated areas within major cities.

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g. Safety restraint usage.

(1) All occupants of Government-owned vehicles, privately owned vehicles used for
official business, or any vehicle operated on a Federal installation, will wear manufacturer-
installed restraint systems.

(2) All USFK personnel will wear manufacturer-installed restraint systems at all times
while driving or riding in a POV, both on and off any USFK installation.

(3) Individuals will not ride in seats from which manufacturer-installed occupant restraint
systems have been removed or rendered inoperative.

(4) Drivers are responsible to have front and rear seat passengers wear seat belts.

h. Alcohol and drugs. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited.
The legal limit of intoxication is 0.5mg (0.05%) or more of alcohol per 1ml of blood.

i. Distractions. Operators of vehicles must pay strict attention while driving. As such,
vehicle operators must not wear commercial headsets/headphones or earplug radios. Drivers
must also not eat or smoke while driving.

j. Use of cellular phones while operating any motor vehicle, on or off military installations is
restricted. The restriction is that; cellular phones may only be used with “hands free“devices.
Earphones versions of hand free devices are prohibited.

11. PARKING.

a. Illegal parking significantly contributes to congestion and impedes the traffic flow on and
off military installation. All persons who have registered a vehicle are responsible for the proper
use of that vehicle, including parking. Accordingly, any individual whose registered vehicle has
accumulated more than two DD Form 1408 (Armed Forces Traffic Ticket) for parking violations
during a 60-day period may have his/her driving privileges suspended for a period of up to six
months at the discretion of the installation commander. The USFK standard for parking
offenses is cited below.

b. Prohibited parking. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to
comply with law or the direction of law enforcement personnel or an official traffic control device,
no person will park a vehicle--

(1) On a sidewalk.

(2) In a crosswalk.

(3) In front of driveways.

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(4) On a bridge or other elevated structure upon a roadway.

(5) Within a highway tunnel.

(6) On railroad or streetcar tracks.

(7) At any place narrow enough to make passing difficult, dangerous, or impossible.

(8) On a roadway or shoulder within 100 feet (30 meters) of the crest of a hill.

(9) Beside another vehicle parked parallel to the curb or on a roadway shoulder.

(10) Where official signs prohibit parking, when the curbing is painted yellow, or when
the roadway is marked in yellow or white.

(11) Within 20 feet (6 meters) of a fire hydrant, crosswalk, bus stop or intersection.

(12) Within 20 feet (6 meters) of a driveway to any fire station or similar emergency
facility, on the side of the street opposite the entrance to any fire station or similar emergency
facility, or within 75 feet (23 meters) of the entrance.

(13) Within 30 feet (9 meters) of the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield
sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of the roadway.

(14) On a grassed or seeded area on U.S. military installations unless directed by

proper authority.

(15) Stop, park, or leave a vehicle attended or unattended where it is prohibited. In any
event, an unobstructed width of the highway opposite a vehicle must be left for the free passage
of other vehicles, and a clear view of the stopped vehicle must be available from a distance of
200 feet (60 meters) in each direction. Exceptions apply to vehicle operators who cannot
accomplish this action due to injury or due to the disabled condition of the vehicle.

12. PASSENGER AND CARGO LIMITATIONS.

a. Passenger limitation. The number of passengers will not exceed the designated seating
capacity.

b. Cargo limitation.

(1) Do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended cargo weight limitation of the vehicle.
(2) Contents of the cargo should not extend beyond one tenth of the vehicle length.

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(3) Width of cargo should not block or impair the rearview mirror.

c. Warning signs for cargo that exceeds the length limit.

(1) Daylight. A red cloth, 30cm x 50cm or larger, must be affixed to the farthest
protruding edge.

(2) Night time. A light or reflector must be fastened to the farthest protruding edge.

SECTION III. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR EXPESSWAY DRIVING

13. RULES FOR TRAVEL.

a. Right-of-way.

(1) An emergency vehicle has the right-of-way.

(2) A vehicle already on the expressway has the right-of-way.

b. Passing.

(1) When passing, drivers must turn on the directional signal, and then pass safely
using the left lane (passing lane). Upon completion of passing, he must return to the traveling
lane using the right turn signal.

(2) The following illustration depicts the use of directional signals when passing. When
passing on the expressway, directional signals are used to indicate a change, either to enter the
passing lane or the traveling lane. When in the passing lane, the directional signal must be
turned off.

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c. Yielding. Vehicles on expressways should yield to vehicles entering onto the expressway
by adjusting speed to permit entering vehicles to merge into traffic safely.

14. VEHICLE BREAKDOWN.

a. When a vehicle is disabled and unable to travel on the expressway, move the vehicle to
the right side of the roadway and place a triangular warning sign 100 meters or more behind the
vehicle. Turn on the vehicle’s hazard lights (flashers) to provide additional visibility. Flashers
may also be used by other motorists to warn of emergency conditions (accident on or near the
roadway, disabled vehicle, etc.).

b. At night, red flares or flashing

lights must be placed at least 200 meters
behind the disabled vehicle to provide
visibility within 500 meters from both
directions.

15. DRIVERS RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE EXPRESSWAY.

a. Drivers will ensure their passengers wear installed seatbelts.

b. Warning devices must be carried at all times including a red reflective

triangular warning sign or a flashing light. (Exception: Vehicles carrying flammable or explosive
materials will not use or carry flares.)

c. If you travel on weekends or holidays, respect the bus lane. See paragraph 4d, bus lane,
for further information.

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d. Don’t drive along the side or shoulder of the expressway and be aware of stalled and
emergency vehicles in this area.

e. Slow down when going in and out of a tunnel because your vision needs to adjust to the
change in lighting.

f. The safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you is 100 meters (or two or
three seconds).

g. When you are in need of help from a Korean and you cannot communicate, use
Appendix B of this pamphlet to point out the message you wish to convey.

SECTION IV. TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

16. PROCEDURES.

a. Driver responsibilities.

(1) Stop immediately.

(2) Aid the injured and take other necessary emergency measures.

(3) Report the following information to the nearest police officer:

(a) Location, time, and date of accident.

(b) Degree of injuries, to include fatalities.

(c) Type and degree of property damage.

(d) Other necessary information.

(4) Document the scene with photographs if possible. Recommend carrying a disposal
(instant) camera or cell phone camera.

b. A police officer may order drivers to do the following:

(1) Aid the injured.

(2) Remain at the scene of the accident if needed to prevent traffic hazards.

(3) Take other measures necessary for maintenance of traffic safety.

c. Drivers leaving the scene of the accident without taking necessary actions will be subject
to severe punishment.

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d. If you encounter language problems with Koreans involved, show your USFK FL 1EK
(HQ USFK SOFA card) or appendix B of this pamphlet, and point out items that you desire to
express.

17. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR PUNISHMENT.

a. If the driver is at fault in an accident resulting in injuries or property damage, he or she

may be relieved from criminal punishment if the driver and victim agree to resolve the case
between themselves.
NOTE: An open-ended comprehensive insurance policy (bodily injuries and property damage)
will be considered as an agreement. U.S. Military vehicle operators will not agree to resolve a
vehicle accident with another party. All Government owned vehicles involved in an accident will
be reported to the Korean National Police or Military Police.
b. The following cases are still punishable regardless of an agreement:
(1) Fatal Accident.

(2) Deserting the accident scene without taking necessary actions.

(3) Concealing the victim and then fleeing.

(4) An accident resulting in injuries, by committing one or more of the following

violations:

(a) Violating a traffic signal,

entering a no-entry zone, or running a
stop sign.
(b) Exceeding speed limit
by 20 kilometers per hour.

(c) Unsafe or illegal

passing.

(d) Crossing the centerline.

(e) Driving without a driver’s

license.
(f) Violating railroad crossing
procedures.

(g) Driving while under the

influence of alcohol or drugs.

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(h) Disregarding drivers’ duties to protect pedestrians at crosswalks.

(i) Trespassing on the separated sidewalk or improper crossing.

(j) Negligence of duties to protect passengers from falling off the vehicles.

SECTION V. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY VEHICLES

18. VEHICLE MOVEMENT.

a. Road clearances. When there is any question of road clearance, or in the absence of a
sign indicating measured clearance (width and height), the driver will stop the vehicle and
determine if there is sufficient clearance for the vehicle and its load before attempting to
negotiate an underpass, highway, or bridge.

b. Toll booths. All drivers of military vehicles will come to a complete stop at all toll booths
upon entry and exit from expressways and toll roads.

c. Eating, drinking, or smoking. Drivers of military vehicles will not eat, drink, or smoke
while operating a vehicle.

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19. HIGHWAY CONDITION CODES.

Highway conditions are color coded as follows:

a. Green - road conditions are normal.

b. Amber - only vehicles essential for official business will be allowed to exit the installation.

c. Red - only vehicles on emergency missions are authorized to exit the installation. An
emergency mission is one which meets one or more of the following:

(1) Protection of life and property.

(2) Emergency road repair crews or communication repair crews.

(3) Military police missions.

(4) Transportation regulating missions.

d. Black – road is not passable.

NOTE: Information on current road conditions can be obtained at http://www.usfk.mil.

20. MAXIMUM USFK VEHICLE SPEED LIMITS. (USFK Reg 190-1)*

(Included in Driver’s Test)

* Vehicle operators will not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent under the
road and weather conditions and with regard to the actual and potential hazards. The maximum
speed limits are shown below. Military vehicles operators will not exceed maximum speed limits.

a. When passing a marching unit-- 10 MPH/16 KPH

b. On military installations--

(1) Residential Areas 15 MPH/24 KPH

(2) School Zones (when yellow flashing light on) 15 MPH/24 KPH

(3) Parking Area 5 MPH/8 KPH

c. Off-Military Installations--

(1) Within a city, community, or built-up area 35 MPH/56 KPH

(2) Outside a city, community, or built-up area 40 MPH/64 KPH

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d. On expressways and toll roads--

(1) For sedan type military vehicles, the minimum speed will be as posted same as
speed limits shown on page 6, speed limit by expressway.

(2) Tactical vehicle (excluding M880/M890/M998/M1000 series)-- 40MPH/64KPH

(3) All other military vehicles are considered cargo vehicles and speed limit for these
types of vehicles is 50 MPH/80KPH regardless of the time of day.
* Official Government Vehicle.

21. TRAFFIC POINT SYSTEM.

a. Individuals whose driving privileges are suspended or revoked, to include those

individuals with an accumulation of 12 traffic points within 12 consecutive months or 18 traffic
points within 24 consecutive months, will be notified in writing through official channels.
Revocation based on traffic points will be for a minimum of six months. The unit’s Master Driver
will certify that the remedial driving has been completed and report this information to the Unit
Commander.

b. Points assessed against an individual will remain in effect for point accumulation for a
consecutive 24-month period or until separation from the service. This does not include cases
involving immediate reenlistment, change of component, military retirement, or continuation of
SOFA registration as a civilian employee of the U.S. Armed Forces in the ROK. Extension of
tours by civilian and military personnel does not constitute separation from the service or
termination.

c. Military members must attend remedial driver’s training upon the accumulation of six or
more traffic points in six months.

22. MOTORCYCLE AND BICYCLE SAFETY RULES AND DEVICES.

a. Personnel who operate motorcycles/mopeds (regardless of engine size) on a public

street or highway must be licensed IAW USFK Reg 190-1 paragraph 7c.

b. While operating any of above modes of travel, safety must be exercised at all
times. Compliance with ROK motorcycle standards are mandatory, see USFK Reg
190-1, Appendix D (19), Special Rules for Motorcycles.

c. Motorcycles will not be operated on Korean expressways or prohibited highways.

d. Local Installation/Base Commanders may have additional Safety Polices that

have further restrictions. All motorcycles/mopeds regardless of size of Cubic Centimeters (CCs)
must be registered at the Area Vehicle Registration Office.

e. Bicycle Safety: Whether in uniform or not a bicycle safety helmet will be worn at all
times along with a reflective vest. When crossing through a crosswalk, it is a good
practice to walk the bike across to the other side.

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Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028
(Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) to the Commander, USFK
(FKSF), Unit #15237, APO AP 96205-5237. This publication is available electronically at:
http://www-hr.korea.army.mil.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

OFFICIAL:
DAVID P. VALCOURT
Lieutenant General, USA
Chief of Staff

F. W. MORRIS
Assistant Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:
Electronic Media Only

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APPENDIX A

KOREAN ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS

교통안전표지일람표

WARNING 101 101-1 102-2 101-3

SIGNS Cross Intersection T-Intersection Y-Intersection Right Side Road
+자형교차로 T 자형교차로 Y 자형교차로 ㅏ자형교차로

주의
표지
101-4 102 103 103-1 104
Left Side Road Priority Road Right Merge Left Merge Traffiic Circle
ㅓ자형교차로 우선도로 우합류도로 좌합류도로 회전형교차로

105 106 106-1 107 107-1

Railroad Right Curve Left Curve Right Double Left Double
Crossing 우로굽은도로 좌로굽은도로 Curve Curve
철도건널목 우로이중굽은도로 좌로이중굽은도로

108 109 109-1 110 110-1

Two-way Traffic Upgrade Downgrade Road Width Road Width
2 방향통행 오르막경사 내리막경사 Reduced Reduced-Right
노폭감소 우차선감소

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110-2 111 112 113 113-1

Road Width Keep Right May Travel Divided Road Divided Road
Reduced-Left 우측방통행 Either Lane Begins Ends
좌차선감소 양측방통행 분리도로시작 분리도로끝

114 115 116 117 117-1

Traffic Slippery Road Wharf/ Bumpy Road Speed Bump
Signal Ahead 미끄러운도로 River Bank 노면요철 Ahead
신호기 강변도로 과속방지턱

118 119 120 121 122

Falling Rocks Loose Gravel/Mud Pedestrian Children Bicyclist Ahead
낙석도로 돌,흙탕물튀는도로 Crossing Protection 자전거
횡단보도 어린이보호

123 124 125 126 127

Road Under- Low-flying Aircraft Cross Wind Tunnel Ahead Wild Animal
construction 비행기 횡풍 터널 Protection
도로공사중 야생동물보호

128 201 202 203

Danger PROHIBITARY Road Closed No Entry for No Entry for
위험 통행금지 Passenger Cars Cargo Vehicles
승용자동차 화물자동차
규제 통행금지 통행금지

표지
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204 205 206 206-1 207

No Entry for No Entry for No Entry for No Tractors No Entry for
Buses Motercycles Passenger /Cultivators Animal Drawn
승합자동차 2 륜자동차 Cars/Motorcycles 트랙터및경운기 Vehicles
통행금지 통행금지 승용자동차, 2 륜 통행금지 우마차통행금지
자동차 통행금지

208 209 210 210-1 211

No Entry for No Entry for No Through
Hand Carts Bicycles Do Not Enter Traffic No Right Turn
손수레 통행금지 자전거 통행금지 진입금지 직진금지 우회전금지

211-1 212 212-1 213 214

No Parking or
No Left Turn No Crossing No U-Turn Do Not Pass Stopping
좌회전금지 횡단금지 횡단회전금지 앞지르기금지 주정차금지

215 216 217 218 219

No Parking Weight Limit Height Limit Width Limit Distance Limit

주차금지 중량제한 높이제한 폭제한 차간거리제한

220 221 223 224 225

Maximum Speed Minimum Speed
Limit Limit Slow Down Stop Yield
최고속도제한 최저속도제한 서행 일시정지 양보

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226 226-1 227 301

Pedestrian No Entry for Vehicle MANDATORY
Crossing No Pedestrian Carrying SIGNS Road Reserved
Prohibited Walking Dangerous Material for Motor vehicles
보행자횡단금지 보행자보행금지 위험물적재 자동차 전용도로
차량통행금지 지시
표지
302 302-1 303 304 305
Road Reserved For Bicycles Traffic Circle Direction of Right Turn
for Bicycles And Pedestrian 회전교차로 Travel 우회전
자전거 전용도로 자전거 및 보행자 직행
겸용도로

305-1 306 306-1 307 308

Left Turn Straight or Straight of Right or U-Turn
좌회전 Right Turn Left Turn Left Turn 횡단회전
직행 및 우회전 직행 및 좌회전 좌우회전

309 310 310-1 310-2 310-3

May Travel Keep Right Keep Left Proceeding Bypass
Either Direction 우측면통행 좌측면통행 Direction 우회로
양측방통행 진행방향별
통행구분

312 313 314 314-1 315

Use Snow tires Safety Zone Parking Permitted Parking for Road Reserved
or Chains 안전지대 주차허용 Bicycle for Pedestrians
스노우 타이어 자전거 주차장 보행자 전용도로
또는 체인사용

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316 317 318 319 319-1

Pedestrian Children Protection Bicycle Crossing One-way Traffic One-way Traffic
Crossing 아동 보호 자전거 횡단도 일방통행 일방통행
횡단보도

319-2 320 321 322

One-way Traffic Unprotected Left Regular Services HOV Lane
일방통행 Turn Bus Only 다인승차량
비보호좌회전 버스전용차로 전용차로

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APPENDIX B

DRIVER’S ASSISTANCE REQUEST

USEFUL SENTENCES (CHECK) KOREAN

1. Please help me. ( ) 좀 도와주십시요

2. Please notify the military ( ) 저의 사고를 헌병에게

police of my accident. 알려 주십시오.

3. Personnel have been injured ( ) 부상당한 사람이 있어

and need medical aid. 구급조치가 필요합니다.

4. We need assistance from U.S. ( ) 미군 요원의 도움이

military personnel. 필요합니다.

5. Which direction is ____? ( ) ___ 이 어느방향입니까?

6. Where is gasoline station? ( ) 주유소는 어디에 있습니까?

7. We need water. ( ) 물이 필요합니다.

8. We need gasoline/diesel. ( ) 휘발유/디젤이 필요합니다.

9. Maintenance assistance is required. ( ) 차량 정비에 도움이 필요합니다.

10. We have a minor maintenance ( ) 정비상 약간의 문제가

problem but will leave soon. 있습니다만 곧 떠나겠습니다.

11. We need a tow truck from U.S. forces. ( ) 미군 부대의 견인차가

필요합니다.

12. Please help me call this number ____. ( ) ____로 전화할 수 있도록
도와주십시오.

13. Where is a telephone? ( ) 전화는 어디에 있습니까?

14. May I use your telephone? ( ) 전화 좀 쓸 수 있겠습니까?

15. How much do I owe you? ( ) 얼마를 드리면 되겠습니까?

16. My name is _____ ( ) 저의 이름은 _____

17. My car will not operate. ( ) 저의 차가 고장 났습니다.

18. May I park here? ( ) 여기에 주차해도 되겠습니까?

19. How can I contact you later? ( ) 제가 이 다음에 연락 할수

Please write a note for me. 있도록 연락처를 적어 주십시오.

20. Thank you very much for your help. ( ) 도움 주셔서 대단히 감사합니다.
(Gamsa Hammnida)
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