Driving in Korea 2026: Right Turns, Hi-Pass, Speed Cameras and Parking
Driving in South Korea can be convenient, especially on Jeju Island and in coastal or rural areas where public transportation is limited.
However, Korean traffic lights, right-turn rules, blue road markings, automated toll lanes, speed cameras and parking restrictions can be confusing for first-time foreign drivers.
The safest approach is simple: follow the visible traffic sign and signal in front of you, not only the navigation app or the vehicle ahead.
Read the road signs
A blue lane is not automatically a Hi-Pass lane, a green light does not remove your duty to yield to pedestrians, and an empty roadside space is not automatically legal parking.
The safest driving rule in Korea
At intersections: slow down, read the signal and check every crosswalk.
On highways: confirm your toll method and stay in the correct lane.
Before parking: check signs, painted markings, operating hours and payment instructions.
Information checked in July 2026
Traffic restrictions, bus-lane operating hours, temporary speed limits and local parking rules can change. Current road signs, signals, police instructions and the rental agreement always take priority over general travel guides.
Table of Contents
✓ Quick Answer: What Should Drivers Know?
✓ Blue Lanes Do Not All Mean the Same Thing
✓ Understand Korean Traffic Lights
✓ Speed and Section-Enforcement Cameras
✓ Entering the Wrong Toll Lane
✓ Resident and Reserved Spaces
✓ Traffic Fines and Rental Cars
✓ Breakdown or Missed Highway Exit
Quick Answer: What Should Foreign Drivers Know First?
South Korea drives on the right side of the road.
Drivers must follow the current traffic signals, visible speed-limit signs, lane restrictions and instructions from police or road authorities.
Essential driving rules
- ✓ Drive on the right side
- ✓ Follow the newest visible road sign
- ✓ When the vehicle signal is red, stop completely first. Turn right only when no separate right-turn signal prohibits it and the turn does not interfere with pedestrians or permitted traffic.
- ✓ Yield to pedestrians crossing or preparing to cross
- ✓ Read overhead signs before entering a blue lane
- ✓ Confirm Hi-Pass before using an automatic toll lane
- ✓ Never reverse after missing an exit or toll lane
- ✓ Park only in a permitted space
- ✓ Expect camera-issued charges to arrive later
| Situation | Safest response | Do not do this |
|---|---|---|
| Unsure about a turn | Stop and check the signal and crosswalk | Follow another vehicle blindly |
| Wrong toll lane | Continue safely and settle the toll later | Stop, reverse or change lanes suddenly |
| Unsure about parking | Use a public or commercial parking lot | Park because the space looks empty |
Do not copy the car ahead
Another driver may be violating the signal, using a restricted lane or taking a route that does not apply to your vehicle.
Blue Lanes Do Not All Mean the Same Thing
Blue road markings can be confusing because they may appear near bus lanes, highway bus lanes and toll facilities.
The color alone does not tell you whether your rental car may use the lane.
A blue lane may be connected to
- ✓ A city bus-only lane
- ✓ A highway bus-only lane
- ✓ Hi-Pass guidance near a toll gate
- ✓ Another locally controlled traffic facility
Read all available information
Before entering the lane, check:
- ✓ Overhead sign
- ✓ Electronic display
- ✓ Words and symbols painted on the road
- ✓ Operating day and time
- ✓ Vehicle and passenger requirements
- ✓ Toll-payment method
Blue paint is not permission
Use the lane only after confirming the sign, permitted vehicles and operating conditions.
Drive on the Right Side
Vehicles in South Korea normally travel on the right side of the road.
The driver’s seat is usually on the left side of the vehicle, and oncoming traffic passes on the driver’s left.
Watch carefully when leaving a parking area
Foreign drivers from left-side-driving countries are most likely to make a direction error when:
- ✓ Leaving a parking lot
- ✓ Turning onto an empty road
- ✓ Driving through a narrow rural road
- ✓ Turning after stopping at an intersection
- ✓ Re-entering the road after a break
Do not cross the center line
Stay to the right of the center line unless signs, police instructions, construction work or another lawful traffic arrangement directs you differently.
A navigation instruction does not permit you to cross a solid center line or make an illegal turn.
One-way streets
Check the direction arrow before entering a narrow street.
Do not assume that a street is two-way merely because parked vehicles face different directions.
Understand Korean Traffic Lights
Red signal
Stop before the stop line, crosswalk or intersection as required.
Do not roll continuously through the line while checking for vehicles.
Green signal
You may proceed only when the route is open and safe.
A green light does not permit you to block the intersection or drive through a pedestrian.
Yellow signal
Stop when you can do so safely.
Do not accelerate merely to enter the intersection before the signal changes.
Green directional arrow
Proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow and only when the crosswalk and intersection are clear.
Separate turn signal
Some intersections have a separate signal controlling right or left turns.
When a separate turn signal applies to your lane, follow that signal rather than relying on the ordinary turning procedure.
Do not enter a blocked intersection
Even with a green signal, wait behind the line when traffic ahead prevents you from clearing the intersection.
Entering and stopping in the middle can block cross traffic after the signal changes.
How to Turn Right in Korea
Right turns are one of the most confusing parts of driving in Korea.
The correct procedure depends on the main traffic signal, any separate right-turn signal, crosswalks and pedestrians.
Red light without a separate right-turn signal
Use this sequence:
Right-turn sequence
- Stop completely before the stop line or crosswalk.
- Check the crosswalk directly in front of you.
- Check vehicles approaching from the left.
- Move forward slowly only when the turn is permitted and safe.
- Check the crosswalk you enter after turning.
- Stop for anyone crossing or preparing to cross.
- Complete the turn slowly without interfering with permitted traffic.
Do not treat a red light as a rolling yield sign.
Green light
A green light may allow movement, but pedestrians still have priority at the crosswalk.
Slow down and be prepared to stop before completing the turn.
Separate right-turn traffic light
When a separate right-turn light is installed:
- ✓ Follow the separate right-turn signal
- ✓ Wait when that signal is red
- ✓ Proceed on the permitted signal only after checking pedestrians
- ✓ Do not follow a vehicle from another lane with a different signal
Pedestrian signal is green
Do not drive through a pedestrian who is crossing or clearly preparing to enter the crosswalk.
When your view is blocked or the situation is unclear, remain stopped rather than forcing the turn.
Vehicle behind you is honking
Do not move merely because another driver is impatient.
The driver making the turn remains responsible for checking the signal, vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
Stop first and check twice
A right turn can involve one crosswalk before the turn and another immediately after it. Check both.
Pedestrians Have Priority at Crosswalks
Drivers must protect pedestrians who are crossing or clearly preparing to cross.
This duty applies even when the driver believes there is enough space to pass quickly.
Stop when
- ✓ A pedestrian is on the crosswalk
- ✓ A pedestrian is clearly preparing to enter it
- ✓ A child is close to the road and may cross unexpectedly
- ✓ A person with limited mobility is crossing
- ✓ Your view of the crosswalk is blocked
Do not pass between pedestrians
Wait until the route is clearly safe.
Do not drive through a gap between people who are crossing in opposite directions.
Watch for bicycles and mobility devices
A bicycle, wheelchair, stroller or personal mobility device can enter the crossing faster than a walking pedestrian.
Reduce speed before reaching the crosswalk rather than braking only after seeing someone.
Rear vehicles
Check the mirror before stopping, but never continue through a pedestrian crossing merely because the vehicle behind is close.
Brake early and smoothly whenever possible.
Unprotected Left Turns
An unprotected left turn is marked in Korean as 비보호 좌회전.
It allows a left turn under specified signal conditions only when the driver can turn safely without interfering with oncoming vehicles or pedestrians.
Basic procedure
- ✓ Confirm the unprotected-left-turn sign
- ✓ Wait for the permitted green signal
- ✓ Yield to oncoming traffic
- ✓ Check the destination crosswalk
- ✓ Turn only when there is a safe gap
Do not turn on red
The unprotected-left-turn sign does not permit a left turn during a red signal.
Wait when uncertain
You are not required to force the turn during the first available gap.
Wait for the next signal cycle when traffic is fast, your view is blocked or you cannot judge the distance safely.
Unprotected does not mean unrestricted
It means you may turn only under the permitted signal while accepting responsibility for yielding safely.
Follow Posted Speed Limits
Speed limits vary by road type, location, weather and specific road designation.
General legal limits exist, but the visible sign on the road is the most useful rule for a visiting driver.
Common general limits
| Road type | Common general maximum | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Urban general road | Often 50 km/h | Some designated sections may be different |
| General road outside urban areas | Often 60 km/h | Some multi-lane roads may have a higher posted limit |
| Expressway or motorway | Varies by road and section | Follow the posted and electronic signs |
| Child protection area | Often 30 km/h or lower as posted | Slow down and check for children and cameras |
Road sign versus navigation app
Follow the newest visible road sign when the navigation app shows a different speed.
The app may contain older data or may not reflect:
- ✓ Construction restrictions
- ✓ Temporary traffic control
- ✓ Newly changed limits
- ✓ Variable electronic signs
- ✓ Weather-related restrictions
Rain, snow and poor visibility
The legal maximum is not always a safe speed.
Reduce speed and increase the following distance when the road is wet, icy, snowy, foggy or difficult to see.
No guaranteed tolerance
Do not rely on internet claims that drivers may always exceed the posted limit by a certain amount.
A camera’s operating practice is not a legal speed allowance.
The posted limit is the limit
Do not calculate a personal camera allowance or copy the speed of surrounding vehicles.
Fixed, Mobile and Section Speed Enforcement
Fixed cameras
A fixed camera can monitor speed, traffic signals or other violations at a specific location.
Warning signs may appear before the camera, but drivers should maintain the lawful speed throughout the road.
Mobile enforcement
Speed enforcement is not limited to permanently installed cameras.
Mobile equipment or enforcement vehicles may operate in other locations.
Section speed enforcement
Section speed enforcement is commonly marked as 구간단속.
The system measures travel through a monitored road section rather than encouraging drivers to slow only at one camera.
How to drive through a monitored section
- ✓ Note the posted limit at the beginning
- ✓ Maintain a steady lawful speed
- ✓ Watch for a changed limit inside the section
- ✓ Continue until the section ends
- ✓ Avoid sudden braking near the final camera
Do not brake suddenly for a camera
Check your speed early and reduce it smoothly.
Sudden heavy braking can create a rear-end collision even when the driver avoids a speed violation.
School Zones and Child Protection Areas
Child protection areas are usually marked by warning signs, road paint, cameras and lower speed limits.
You may see the Korean term 어린이보호구역.
What to expect
- ✓ Lower posted speed
- ✓ Speed and parking enforcement cameras
- ✓ Raised crossings or speed humps
- ✓ Children entering from between vehicles
- ✓ School buses stopping nearby
- ✓ Stricter stopping and parking controls
Do not stop for convenience
A child protection area is not a safe place to stop for navigation, passenger pickup or a convenience-store visit.
Hazard lights do not make an otherwise prohibited stop legal.
Follow the sign at all times
Do not assume the lower limit applies only when children are visibly present.
Follow the posted sign and any stated operating conditions.
Bus Lanes and Blue Road Markings
City bus lanes
Blue lanes on urban roads may be reserved for buses during specified days and hours.
Operating conditions can vary by city and road.
Check before entering
- ✓ Overhead bus-lane sign
- ✓ Operating hours
- ✓ Solid or broken lane boundary
- ✓ Turning-lane instructions
- ✓ Permitted vehicle type
Crossing a bus lane to turn
Some locations allow ordinary vehicles to cross a broken section of the bus-lane marking to reach a legal turn or entrance.
Do not enter early or drive along the restricted lane for convenience.
Highway bus-only lanes
Highway bus-lane eligibility depends on the vehicle and, for certain vehicles, the number of occupants.
Under the general national rule, the highway bus lane can be used by vehicles with at least nine seats. Passenger cars and vans with no more than 12 seats must carry at least six people to qualify.
Actual operating sections, dates and times vary, so check the current overhead signs and electronic displays.
A large rental van does not automatically qualify
A nine-seat vehicle carrying only two or three people may not use the highway bus lane.
Vehicle size is not enough
Passenger count and current operating conditions also matter for some highway bus-lane vehicles.
Highway Lane Discipline
Passing lane
The leftmost lane of a highway is normally used for overtaking under the applicable lane rules.
After safely passing, return to an appropriate driving lane rather than remaining in the passing lane unnecessarily.
Traffic congestion
Lane use can differ when all lanes are congested or when signs and police instructions direct traffic differently.
Follow the current road conditions and instructions.
Entering a highway
Use the acceleration lane to approach the speed of highway traffic.
Vehicles already traveling on the highway generally have priority over a vehicle entering from the ramp.
Changing lanes
- ✓ Signal before moving
- ✓ Check mirrors and blind spots
- ✓ Move one lane at a time
- ✓ Maintain a safe distance
- ✓ Avoid moving across several lanes near an exit
Missing an exit
Continue to the next exit and allow the navigation system to recalculate.
Never stop, reverse or make a U-turn on the highway.
Shoulder driving
Do not use the highway shoulder as an extra traffic lane unless an authorized signal or official instruction permits it.
The shoulder is generally reserved for emergencies and authorized operations.
Stopping on a highway
Stopping or parking on a highway is generally prohibited except for emergencies, traffic conditions or specifically permitted locations.
How Highway Tolls Work
Korea has toll roads operated through different toll systems and road operators.
Do not assume that every highway entrance and exit uses the same procedure.
Closed toll system
In a traditional closed system:
- The entrance records your vehicle or provides a toll ticket.
- You drive to the destination exit.
- You pay according to the route or recorded distance.
Open toll system
Some toll facilities charge a set amount when you pass a particular toll point.
Automatic toll facility
A Hi-Pass lane can collect the toll electronically when the vehicle has a working device and valid payment method.
Privately operated toll roads
Some toll roads are operated separately from the Korea Expressway Corporation network.
The payment, unpaid-toll inquiry or customer-service process can differ.
Keep toll records
Keep toll tickets and payment receipts until the rental is complete.
A missing toll ticket can complicate payment at the exit.
What Is Hi-Pass?
Hi-Pass is Korea’s electronic toll-payment system.
A working system normally requires both an in-vehicle device and a valid payment card or settlement arrangement.
Ask at vehicle pickup
- ✓ Is a Hi-Pass device installed?
- ✓ Is a valid card inserted?
- ✓ Is the card prepaid or billed later?
- ✓ Is there enough balance?
- ✓ Will the rental company charge the toll later?
- ✓ Is an administrative fee added?
Do not judge only by the device
A small electronic unit near the windshield does not prove that a working payment card is installed.
The device may be empty, disabled or used for another function.
Follow the lane speed
Reduce speed according to the sign before entering a toll facility.
Do not maintain ordinary highway speed merely because the toll is collected automatically.
When Hi-Pass is not confirmed
Use a general toll lane rather than guessing.
Follow signs showing manual, card or general payment.
Device does not equal payment
Confirm that the device, card and rental-company settlement method are all active before using the automatic lane.
What If You Enter the Wrong Toll Lane?
A missed toll payment is usually easier to resolve than an accident caused by panic.
Never do these things
- ✕ Stop suddenly inside the lane
- ✕ Reverse
- ✕ Make a U-turn
- ✕ Cross into another toll lane
- ✕ Get out of the vehicle
Safer procedure
- Continue through the lane safely.
- Record the toll location and approximate time.
- Keep the vehicle registration number available.
- Contact the rental company.
- Follow its instructions for paying the unpaid toll.
Rental vehicle complications
Online unpaid-toll services may require verification connected to the registered vehicle owner.
Because the rental company owns the vehicle, the company may need to receive or process the toll before charging you.
Do not ignore the toll
An unpaid toll can later be billed with an additional processing or administrative charge.
Safety comes first
Continue through safely and resolve the payment afterward. Never reverse inside a toll facility.
Parking in Korea
Parking is often more difficult than driving, especially in Seoul, Busan and older commercial districts.
The safest option is a clearly marked public, hotel, shopping-center or commercial parking facility.
Safer parking choices
- ✓ Public parking lot
- ✓ Hotel parking
- ✓ Shopping-center parking
- ✓ Clearly marked paid parking
- ✓ Attraction parking
- ✓ Parking found through a Korean map app
Common no-stopping or no-parking areas
Stopping or parking can be prohibited at or near:
- ✕ Intersections
- ✕ Crosswalks
- ✕ Sidewalks
- ✕ Road corners
- ✕ Bus stops
- ✕ Firefighting facilities
- ✕ Child protection areas
- ✕ Locations marked by a prohibition sign
Distance restrictions
National rules prohibit stopping or parking in several areas, including within specified distances of corners, bus stops, crosswalks and firefighting facilities.
Do not try to estimate whether the car is just outside the restricted distance. Use a legal parking facility.
Hazard lights do not create permission
Turning on the hazard lights does not legalize an otherwise prohibited stop.
This remains true when waiting for a passenger, buying something quickly, checking navigation, taking photographs or loading ordinary luggage.
Parking cameras
Some locations use automated or mobile camera enforcement.
A driver may receive no paper notice on the windshield even though the vehicle was recorded.
Towing
A vehicle can be moved or towed when it obstructs traffic, creates a safety problem or violates applicable parking controls.
The renter may be responsible for towing, storage and administrative expenses.
Resident-Only and Reserved Parking Spaces
Numbered spaces in residential areas
A roadside or neighborhood space marked with a number may be assigned to a resident or registered user.
Do not use it merely because it is empty.
Check the nearby sign
The sign may show eligible users, operating hours, permit number, enforcement warnings and contact information.
Other restricted spaces
Do not use a space reserved for:
- ✕ Disabled drivers or passengers
- ✕ Electric-vehicle charging
- ✕ Apartment residents
- ✕ Delivery vehicles
- ✕ Compact vehicles when your car does not qualify
- ✕ A specific store, office or hotel
Ask before parking
When visiting a small hotel, restaurant or guesthouse, ask staff where guests are permitted to park.
Do not copy another vehicle that may belong to a local resident.
Mechanical Parking Systems
Mechanical parking towers and platforms are common in Korean cities.
They have strict vehicle dimensions and weight limits.
Check these limits
- ✓ Vehicle length
- ✓ Width
- ✓ Height
- ✓ Weight
- ✓ Tire width
- ✓ Roof equipment
Large SUVs and vans
A large SUV, van or imported model may not fit even when the entrance appears wide enough.
Do not enter until the operator confirms that the vehicle is accepted.
Before handing over the vehicle
- ✓ Remove passengers
- ✓ Remove valuables
- ✓ Fold mirrors when instructed
- ✓ Follow gear and parking-brake instructions
- ✓ Ask whether the key must remain inside
- ✓ Record the parking location or ticket
Do not operate the machinery yourself
Follow the attendant’s instructions and keep away from moving platforms, gates and lifts.
How to Pay for Parking
Common payment systems
- ✓ Payment at the exit gate
- ✓ Payment machine before returning to the car
- ✓ Staffed booth
- ✓ Vehicle-number recognition
- ✓ Store or restaurant validation
- ✓ Hotel guest registration
Vehicle-number entry
Some machines ask for the final digits or complete vehicle registration number.
Take a photograph of the licence plate when collecting the rental car.
Free parking validation
A shopping center, restaurant or attraction may provide free or discounted parking only after the vehicle number is registered.
Ask for validation before leaving the store.
Exit time limit
Some facilities require the vehicle to exit within a limited period after payment.
Do not pay before eating, shopping or collecting luggage unless the instructions allow enough time.
Payment-card problems
Keep another card or ask staff for assistance when an overseas card is rejected.
Do not block the exit lane while repeatedly trying the same payment method.
Traffic Fines and Rental Cars
Many Korean traffic violations are recorded automatically by cameras.
The renter may not learn about the violation until after returning the vehicle or leaving Korea.
Charges that can arrive later
- ✓ Speeding
- ✓ Signal violation
- ✓ Bus-lane violation
- ✓ Illegal parking or stopping
- ✓ Unpaid highway toll
- ✓ Child-protection-area violation
Typical process
Camera records vehicle → Notice reaches owner → Rental company identifies renter → Charge is processed
The rental company may also charge an administrative or processing fee permitted by the rental agreement.
No paper does not mean no violation
A camera-issued parking or traffic notice may not be placed on the vehicle.
Do not assume that you avoided a charge merely because nothing was attached to the windshield.
Keep your records
- ✓ Rental agreement
- ✓ Final receipt
- ✓ Toll receipts
- ✓ Parking receipts
- ✓ Rental-company contact information
What to Do After a Breakdown or Missed Exit
Breakdown on an ordinary road
- ✓ Turn on the hazard lights
- ✓ Move to a safe place when possible
- ✓ Keep away from moving traffic
- ✓ Contact the rental company
- ✓ Follow roadside-assistance instructions
Breakdown on a highway
When the vehicle can move, reach a safe shoulder or emergency area without crossing traffic dangerously.
After stopping:
- ✓ Activate hazard lights
- ✓ Leave the traffic side only when safe
- ✓ Move passengers behind a guardrail or to another safe area
- ✓ Call the rental company and emergency assistance
- ✓ Follow official safety instructions
Missed highway exit
Continue to the next exit and allow the navigation system to calculate a new route.
Never reverse on the highway
Do not stop on the shoulder, reverse or cross the painted separation area after missing an exit.
What to Do After a Traffic Accident
Step 1. Stop
Stop immediately in a safe manner.
Step 2. Check for injuries
- ✓ 112 for police
- ✓ 119 for ambulance or fire assistance
Step 3. Prevent a secondary accident
Turn on the hazard lights and follow police, road-authority or rental-company instructions about moving the vehicles.
Step 4. Contact the rental company
Report the accident immediately using the number supplied with the vehicle.
Step 5. Record the scene
- ✓ Vehicle positions
- ✓ Licence plates
- ✓ Damage to every vehicle
- ✓ Road markings and signs
- ✓ Traffic signals
- ✓ Relevant surroundings
Do not negotiate privately
Do not pay cash, admit legal liability or sign an unfamiliar settlement before speaking to the rental company, police or insurer.
Do not arrange repairs yourself
The company may require the vehicle to be inspected or repaired at an authorized location.
Common Driving Mistakes in Korea
Following another vehicle instead of the signal
Read the traffic light and lane sign that apply to your vehicle.
Turning right on red without stopping
Stop first, then check vehicles and both crosswalks.
Looking only at the first crosswalk
A second crosswalk may appear immediately after the turn.
Turning left on red at an unprotected-left-turn sign
The sign does not permit a red-light left turn.
Following the app instead of the speed sign
The visible current road sign takes priority.
Entering a blue lane without reading the sign
Blue markings may indicate different restricted or controlled facilities.
Assuming a Hi-Pass device contains a valid card
Confirm both the equipment and payment arrangement.
Stopping or reversing inside a toll lane
Continue safely and settle the payment afterward.
Parking with hazard lights in a prohibited area
Hazard lights do not create legal parking permission.
Using an empty resident-only space
The space may be assigned even when no vehicle is present.
Entering mechanical parking without checking dimensions
Large SUVs and vans may exceed the system limit.
Assuming there is no fine because no notice was left
Camera-issued charges may reach the rental company later.
Final Driving Checklist
Before leaving the rental branch
- ✓ Navigation ready
- ✓ Fuel type checked
- ✓ Hi-Pass status confirmed
- ✓ Emergency number saved
- ✓ Return branch saved
- ✓ Insurance documents stored
Before entering a highway
- ✓ Correct highway entrance
- ✓ Toll method confirmed
- ✓ Fuel or battery range checked
- ✓ Bus-lane eligibility checked
- ✓ Navigation route reviewed
Before parking
- ✓ Parking is permitted
- ✓ Time restrictions checked
- ✓ Vehicle fits the space or system
- ✓ No resident-only restriction
- ✓ Payment method understood
- ✓ Closing or return time noted
Read the sign before following the lane
Safe driving in Korea depends on checking signals, pedestrians, lane restrictions, toll equipment and parking signs before acting.
Review the Quick Driving Checklist →Frequently Asked Questions
Do cars drive on the right or left in Korea?
Cars normally drive on the right side of the road in South Korea.
Can I turn right on a red light in Korea?
When no separate right-turn signal or sign prohibits the turn, stop completely first and proceed only when vehicles and pedestrians make the turn safe and permitted.
Must I stop before turning right on red?
Yes. Stop before the applicable stop line or crosswalk rather than rolling continuously into the turn.
What is an unprotected left turn?
It is a left turn made under the permitted green signal without a protected arrow. You must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Should I follow the speed shown by the navigation app?
Follow the newest visible road or electronic sign when it differs from the app.
What is section speed enforcement?
It monitors travel through a marked section rather than only one camera location. Maintain the posted speed throughout the section.
Do all rental cars have Hi-Pass?
No. Ask whether the actual vehicle has a working device, valid card and confirmed billing method.
What should I do if I enter a Hi-Pass lane without a card?
Continue through safely, record the location and contact the rental company to settle the unpaid toll.
Can I park with the hazard lights on?
Hazard lights do not permit stopping or parking in a prohibited location.
Can I use an empty resident-only parking space?
No, unless the sign or parking manager confirms that you are authorized to use it.
What should I do if I miss a highway exit?
Continue to the next exit. Never stop or reverse.
What should I do after a traffic accident?
Stop, check for injuries, prevent a secondary accident, contact emergency services when necessary and report the accident to the rental company immediately.
Official Driving Information
Road restrictions and operating conditions can change. Check current signs and official information before relying on an older travel guide.
TRAFFIC LAW
Korea Road Traffic Act
Review the current Korean Road Traffic Act through the official national law database.
Open Official Law →HIGHWAY TOLLS
Hi-Pass and Unpaid Toll Service
Access official highway toll and unpaid-toll information. Rental vehicles may require the rental company’s assistance.
Open Toll Service →More Korea Travel Guides
NAVIGATION AND PARKING
Best Apps for Traveling in Korea
Prepare Korean maps, navigation and translation apps before driving.
Read Guide →PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
How to Use a T-money Card in Korea
Use public transportation when driving and parking are inconvenient.
Read Guide →SEOUL TRANSPORTATION
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Consider the subway instead of driving into congested central Seoul.
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