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Road Traffic Act — Article 42 (Restrictions on similar signs and prohibition on motor vehicles)

도로교통법 제42조

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) No one shall drive any motor vehicle, etc. (excluding personal mobility devices) similar to a motor vehicle used to patrol traffic, a motor vehicle used to investigate crimes or an emergency motor vehicle, make paintwork and markings that cause abhorrence or drive any motor vehicle, etc. marked with such paintwork, markings, etc. <Amended on Jun. 9, 2020>

(2) The scope of paintwork, markings, etc. that are restricted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 8, 2011]

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