You want to decorate your private car as described below and drive it. Which is prohibited under the Road Traffic Act?
The restriction on paint and markings bans decorations that could mislead other drivers or cause disgust (Article 42 of the Road Traffic Act, Article 27 of the Enforcement Decree). Distinguish simple notice stickers or pictures from decorations that make a car look like a particular kind of vehicle.
Answer: ①
Explanation
Article 42 of the Road Traffic Act prohibits painting or marking a motor vehicle to resemble traffic enforcement, criminal investigation or other emergency vehicles, or in a way that causes disgust, and driving such a vehicle. Article 27 of the Enforcement Decree defines this as colors or markings that could be mistaken for an emergency vehicle, and offensive pictures, symbols or words such as profanity or obscene images. A violation is punishable under Article 154 by a criminal fine of up to 300,000 won or detention. Novice-driver or child-on-board notices and ordinary picture stickers do not fall under this.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제42조, 시행령 제27조, 제154조 제1호