South Korea Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: Korea Road Traffic Authority (KoROAD)
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Key Findings
- ●Theory test pass rate is ~63% (2024, KoROAD (aggregate estimate))
- ●Road fatalities: 2,551 deaths in 2023 — Down 6.7% from 2022 (2,735 to 2,551); 10th consecutive year of decline
- ●~2 million tests administered per year by Korea Road Traffic Authority
- ●Most challenging topic: Fines & License Classifications
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
60 km/h (50 km/h in some zones)
Rural / National Roads
80 km/h
Motorway / Highway
100-110 km/h (120 on select roads)
Most Challenging Topics
Fines & License Classifications
Memorization of specific penalty amounts and license category rules
Detailed Traffic Laws
Tollgate regulations, right-turn rules at intersections, picture-based questions
Traffic Signs & Safety Signs
Must know meaning AND installation locations of signs
Autonomous Vehicles & PMDs
Newer topics on personal mobility devices and autonomous vehicle rules
First Aid
Injury assessment, evacuation priority, and emergency procedures
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
2,551 deaths
Korean National Police Agency / KoROAD (2023)
Trend
Down 6.7% from 2022 (2,735 to 2,551); 10th consecutive year of decline
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Ignition interlock devices available for conditional license after 2nd DUI conviction within 5 years
Road Traffic Act amended to provide legal basis for mobile/digital driver's licenses
Level 3 autonomous vehicle regulations: drivers may use phones while autonomous system is active
Sources & Methodology
All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.
Data last verified: 2026-02-12
Primary Sources:
- KoROAD (aggregate estimate) — Test statistics (2024)
- Korean National Police Agency / KoROAD — Road safety data (2023)
- Korea Road Traffic Authority (KoROAD) — Official regulatory body
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