While driving a car on an ordinary road that is not a protection zone, a driver changed lanes even though it could obstruct a car approaching normally from behind in the next lane, and was caught (no accident). How many demerit points are given?
💡 Hint
In the demerit point table, changing lanes in a way that obstructs a vehicle in the next lane is not a separate item; it is grouped under failing to keep a safe distance (Appendix 28, 3.A, item 23 of the Enforcement Rule of the Road Traffic Act). Do not confuse it with the point levels for signal violations or crossing the centerline.
Answer: ②
Explanation
Annex 28, 3.A, item 23 of the Enforcement Rule covers failing to keep a safe distance, including improper lane changes, at 10 points. 15 points apply to things like signal violations or phone use while driving, and 30 points to things like crossing the centerline.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 시행규칙 별표28 3. 가 제23호