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Road Traffic Act — Article 18 (Prohibition on road crossing)

도로교통법 제18조

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) When it is likely to impede the normal flow of traffic of pedestrians, other motor vehicles and horses, drivers of motor vehicles and riders of horses shall be prohibited from crossing the road, making a U-turn, or moving backward.

(2) When deemed specifically necessary to prevent danger and ensure safe and smooth flow of traffic on the road, the commissioner of a City/Do police agency may designate any section of the road where it is prohibited for motor vehicles and horses to cross the road, to make a U-turn, or to move backward. <Amended on Dec. 22, 2020>

(3) When drivers of motor vehicles and riders of horses intend to enter the road from buildings, parking lots, etc., they shall first stop their motor vehicles and horses, confirm the safety of such actions and proceed slowly driving the motor vehicles and riding horses.[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 8, 2011]

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