When the traffic of any expressway, etc. is likely to be dangerous or congested due to the damage of any road, the occurrence of any traffic accident and other circumstances, police officials (excluding any autonomous police official) shall prohibit or restrict the traffic flow of motor vehicles that are traveling on such expressway, etc. within the necessary range or order drivers of motor vehicles to take necessary measures in order to prevent any traffic danger or any traffic congestion and ensure safe and smooth flow of traffic thereon.[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 8, 2011]
Laws › Road Traffic Act › CHAPTER V SPECIAL CASES OF EXPRESSWAYS AND AUTOMOBILE ROADS
Road Traffic Act — Article 58 (Measures taken to prevent danger)
도로교통법 제58조
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