Which statement about the ban on driving poorly maintained vehicles and inspection by police officers is correct?
Break down the inspection of poorly maintained vehicles into whether the car may be stopped, what may be demanded, and what measures follow depending on how bad the defect is (Article 41 of the Road Traffic Act). Also check whether the person who ordered the driving is covered by the ban (Article 40), and be careful with words like "always".
Answer: ②
Explanation
Under Article 41(1) of the Road Traffic Act, a police officer may first stop a vehicle believed to be poorly maintained, ask for the registration certificate or driver's license, and inspect its equipment. Under paragraph (2), depending on the defect, the officer may let the driver continue after emergency repairs or under set conditions such as a permitted route, so towing is not automatic. Article 40 also prohibits the vehicle's user or maintenance manager from making someone drive a poorly maintained vehicle.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제40조, 제41조 제1항·제2항