South Korea 2026 Driving Rule Changes
Fonte Ufficiale: Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) / KOTSA
Ultimo Aggiornamento: 1 febbraio 2026
Riepilogo
South Korea introduces significant 2026 changes: stricter DUI penalties under the Yoon Chang-ho Act amendments, new autonomous driving regulations for Level 4 vehicles, expanded speed camera enforcement in school zones, and updated vehicle safety requirements.
Modifiche Principali
Stricter DUI Penalties and Enhanced Enforcement
In vigore dal 1 gennaio 2026
0.03% BAC license suspension, 0.08% criminal
License suspension at 0.03% BAC; criminal charges at 0.08% BAC with fines up to KRW 10 million or 1 year imprisonment
Enhanced penalties at all levels
Criminal penalties at 0.08% BAC increased to KRW 15 million fine or up to 2 years imprisonment; repeat DUI within 10 years results in mandatory imprisonment; vehicle forfeiture for third offense
Fonte Ufficiale: Korean National Police Agency
Consiglio dell'Istruttore
“South Korea continues toughening DUI laws following the Yoon Chang-ho Act. Repeat offenders within 10 years face mandatory imprisonment - no more suspended sentences. A third DUI can result in vehicle forfeiture. The 0.03% BAC threshold for license suspension remains one of the world's strictest.”
Level 4 Autonomous Driving Regulations
In vigore dal 1 luglio 2026
Limited AV testing permits
Autonomous vehicles operated under temporary testing permits with safety drivers required at all times
Level 4 AV commercial framework
Commercial deployment of Level 4 autonomous vehicles permitted in designated areas; safety operator not required in vehicle but remote monitoring mandatory; insurance and liability framework established
Fonte Ufficiale: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Consiglio dell'Istruttore
“South Korea is among the first countries to allow Level 4 autonomous vehicles without a safety driver. Initially limited to designated areas like Sejong City and parts of Seoul. The vehicle manufacturer bears liability during autonomous operation. Know the difference between Level 3 (driver backup) and Level 4 (no driver needed in area).”
Expanded School Zone Speed Camera Enforcement
In vigore dal 1 marzo 2026
30 km/h school zones with limited cameras
School zones (eorini boho guyeok) had 30 km/h limit but camera enforcement was inconsistent
Universal camera coverage in school zones
All school zones nationwide to have speed cameras and illegal parking detection by March 2026; fines doubled in school zones to KRW 120,000-130,000; penalty points tripled
Fonte Ufficiale: KOTSA Road Safety
Consiglio dell'Istruttore
“Following the Minsik Act, school zone enforcement is now universal. Every school zone will have speed cameras and parking enforcement. Fines are doubled and penalty points tripled compared to regular roads. Always slow to 30 km/h when you see the yellow school zone signs.”
Advanced Vehicle Safety System Requirements
In vigore dal 1 gennaio 2026
Basic safety features required
AEB and lane departure warning required on new passenger vehicles
Expanded ADAS requirements
All new vehicles must include AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and driver attention monitoring system
Fonte Ufficiale: Korea Automobile Testing & Research Institute
Consiglio dell'Istruttore
“Korea is expanding mandatory safety features beyond AEB. New vehicles must now include blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and driver attention monitoring. Know what these systems do for your driving test - they assist but don't replace safe driving habits.”
Modifiche per Categoria
🚗Limiti di Velocità(1)
Expanded School Zone Speed Camera Enforcement
In vigore dal 1 marzo 2026
30 km/h school zones with limited cameras
School zones (eorini boho guyeok) had 30 km/h limit but camera enforcement was inconsistent
Universal camera coverage in school zones
All school zones nationwide to have speed cameras and illegal parking detection by March 2026; fines doubled in school zones to KRW 120,000-130,000; penalty points tripled
Fonte Ufficiale: KOTSA Road Safety
⚠️Sanzioni e Multe(1)
Stricter DUI Penalties and Enhanced Enforcement
In vigore dal 1 gennaio 2026
0.03% BAC license suspension, 0.08% criminal
License suspension at 0.03% BAC; criminal charges at 0.08% BAC with fines up to KRW 10 million or 1 year imprisonment
Enhanced penalties at all levels
Criminal penalties at 0.08% BAC increased to KRW 15 million fine or up to 2 years imprisonment; repeat DUI within 10 years results in mandatory imprisonment; vehicle forfeiture for third offense
Fonte Ufficiale: Korean National Police Agency
🔧Equipaggiamento del Veicolo(1)
Advanced Vehicle Safety System Requirements
In vigore dal 1 gennaio 2026
Basic safety features required
AEB and lane departure warning required on new passenger vehicles
Expanded ADAS requirements
All new vehicles must include AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and driver attention monitoring system
Fonte Ufficiale: Korea Automobile Testing & Research Institute
📋Patenti di Guida(1)
Level 4 Autonomous Driving Regulations
In vigore dal 1 luglio 2026
Limited AV testing permits
Autonomous vehicles operated under temporary testing permits with safety drivers required at all times
Level 4 AV commercial framework
Commercial deployment of Level 4 autonomous vehicles permitted in designated areas; safety operator not required in vehicle but remote monitoring mandatory; insurance and liability framework established
Fonte Ufficiale: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Consigli dell'Istruttore
Re: Stricter DUI Penalties and Enhanced Enforcement
Consiglio dell'Istruttore
“South Korea continues toughening DUI laws following the Yoon Chang-ho Act. Repeat offenders within 10 years face mandatory imprisonment - no more suspended sentences. A third DUI can result in vehicle forfeiture. The 0.03% BAC threshold for license suspension remains one of the world's strictest.”
Re: Level 4 Autonomous Driving Regulations
Consiglio dell'Istruttore
“South Korea is among the first countries to allow Level 4 autonomous vehicles without a safety driver. Initially limited to designated areas like Sejong City and parts of Seoul. The vehicle manufacturer bears liability during autonomous operation. Know the difference between Level 3 (driver backup) and Level 4 (no driver needed in area).”
Re: Expanded School Zone Speed Camera Enforcement
Consiglio dell'Istruttore
“Following the Minsik Act, school zone enforcement is now universal. Every school zone will have speed cameras and parking enforcement. Fines are doubled and penalty points tripled compared to regular roads. Always slow to 30 km/h when you see the yellow school zone signs.”
Re: Advanced Vehicle Safety System Requirements
Consiglio dell'Istruttore
“Korea is expanding mandatory safety features beyond AEB. New vehicles must now include blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and driver attention monitoring. Know what these systems do for your driving test - they assist but don't replace safe driving habits.”
Fonti e Metodologia
Tutte le modifiche normative provengono dalle agenzie governative ufficiali dei trasporti e dalle pubblicazioni legali. AutoviaTest è una piattaforma educativa indipendente e non è affiliata ad alcuna agenzia governativa. Le norme possono essere soggette a modifiche prima delle date di entrata in vigore.
Informazioni verificate il: 2026-02-01
Primary Sources:
- Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) / KOTSA — Official regulatory body
- Korean National Police Agency — Stricter DUI Penalties and Enhanced Enforcement
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport — Level 4 Autonomous Driving Regulations
- KOTSA Road Safety — Expanded School Zone Speed Camera Enforcement
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