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Road Traffic Act — Article 38 (Signals of motor vehicles)

도로교통법 제38조

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 intending to turn to the right or the left, cross a road, make a U-turn, drive slowly, stop, go in reverse, change course while traveling in the same direction, or enter or leave a roundabout, the driver of any motor vehicle shall use hand signals, direction indicator signals, or lights until he or she completely finishes such acts. <Amended on Jan. 11, 2022>

(2) The timing for, and manner of conveying signals referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 8, 2011]

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