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Road Traffic Act — Article 16 (Construction of tram roads)

도로교통법 제16조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2025-07-22. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-07-01) — check the Korean original.

(1) Where a Mayor, etc. intends to construct tramway tracks or tram lanes in order to ensure the smooth flow of traffic, he or she shall consult with the commissioner of the competent City/Do police agency about the following matters before obtaining approval of an urban railroad business plan pursuant to Article 7 (1) of the Urban Railroad Act. The same shall also apply where he or she intends to revise such plan: <Amended on Dec. 22, 2020>

1. Methods of installing trams, and sections in which trams are installed;

2. Installation of traffic safety facilities in tram roads;

3. Other matters concerning the management of tram roads.

(2) Drivers of trams shall pass along tramway tracks or tram lanes under paragraph (1), and drivers of motor vehicles and riders of horses shall not pass along tramway tracks or tram lanes except in the following cases:

1. Where they traverse a tramway site to make a left- or right-hand turn, crossing, or U-turn;

2. Where it is unavoidable to enter into tramway tracks or tram lanes for the repair of roads, traffic safety facilities, road appurtenances, etc.;

3. Where an emergency motor vehicle moves along tram lanes for its original emergency purposes.[This Article Added on Mar. 27, 2018]

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