Rijden in Zuid-Korea
Complete gids voor toeristen en expats. Leer de verkeersregels voordat je gaat rijden in Zuid-Korea.
Mag je Rijden in Zuid-Korea?
Geaccepteerde Rijbewijzen
Geldigheid: IDP valid for 1 year from date of issue.
Belangrijke Opmerking
South Korea ONLY accepts IDPs based on the 1949 Geneva Convention. IDPs from countries that only issue Vienna Convention (1968) permits are NOT valid. US, UK, Canada, Australia IDPs are accepted. Must carry your home license alongside the IDP.
Verplichte Uitrusting
Verplicht
- Warning triangle
- Fire extinguisher
- Insurance certificate
Aanbevolen
- First aid kit
- Dashcam (extremely common in South Korea)
- Hi-pass card for toll roads
- International Driving Permit
Snelheidslimieten
Bebouwde Kom
km/h
Buitenwegen
km/h
Snelwegen
km/h
Test je kennis van de verkeersregels in Zuid-Korea
Gratis oefenvragen gebaseerd op officieel testmateriaal.
Tol
Betaalmethoden
Gemiddelde Kosten
KRW 1,000–KRW 30,000 depending on distance (Seoul to Busan approximately KRW 25,000 one way)
Hi-pass is the electronic toll system. A Hi-pass card and OBU (on-board unit) can be rented from rental car agencies. Without Hi-pass, use cash or credit card at toll booths.
Parkeren
Lijnkleuren
Tips
- Use Kakao Map or Naver Map to find real-time parking availability in cities
- Many parking garages are underground — look for 주차장 (juchajang) signs
- Avoid parking in residential areas with narrow streets — your car may be boxed in by double-parked vehicles
Gemiddelde Kosten: KRW 2,000–5,000 per hour in city centers; many department stores offer free parking with purchase
Veelgemaakte Fouten door Toeristen
- 1Using a non-Geneva Convention IDP — South Korea only accepts IDPs based on the 1949 Geneva Convention, not the 1968 Vienna Convention
- 2Not having a Hi-pass card and getting stuck in cash-only toll lanes during peak hours
- 3Ignoring aggressive driving culture in major cities — frequent lane changes and tight merging are common
- 4Aggressive lane changes on expressways
- 5Parking in no-parking zones — enforcement is strict
Boetes
Te Hard Rijden
KRW 30,000–KRW 120,000+ depending on speed over limit; demerit points applied
Geen Gordel
KRW 30,000 (driver); KRW 30,000 (passengers)
Telefoon
KRW 60,000–KRW 70,000
Rood Licht
KRW 60,000–KRW 70,000
Fout Parkeren
KRW 40,000–KRW 50,000
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Noodnummers
Politie
112
Ambulance
119
Brandweer
119
Pechhulp
Korea Road Assistance: 1588-2504; Tourist hotline: 1330 (multilingual)
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