{"id":246076,"date":"2026-02-10T22:15:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/uncategorized\/2026\/02\/10\/new-anti-acceleration-safety-device-protect\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:00:45","slug":"new-anti-acceleration-safety-device-protect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/mobility\/2026\/02\/10\/new-anti-acceleration-safety-device-protect\/","title":{"rendered":"New Anti-Acceleration Safety Device: How It Will Protect Elderly Taxi Drivers in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (TS) announced on February 10 that they will launch a program this year to support the installation of advanced pedal misapplication prevention devices. This initiative aims to reduce traffic accidents caused by pedal confusion. <\/p>\n<p>[eda20260210100335.800x.0]<\/p>\n<p> The device works by disabling the accelerator in abnormal situations, such as when a driver presses the gas pedal more than 80% while traveling under 15 km\/h (9.3 mph), or when the engine reaches 4,500 RPM. <\/p>\n<p> In 2023, the Ministry plans to equip 3,260 taxis and small cargo vehicles operated by drivers 65 and older with these devices, followed by a comprehensive safety analysis. <\/p>\n<p> This proactive, tech-based safety measure comes in response to growing public concern over accidents caused by pedal confusion, such as the recent taxi crash in Seoul&#8217;s Jongno district that left 15 people injured or dead. <\/p>\n<p> Commercial vehicles like taxis and trucks are a priority for this initiative due to their longer operating hours and higher proportion of older drivers. <\/p>\n<p> The program targets taxi and light truck operators (vehicles with a maximum payload of 1.4 tons or less) aged 65 and up. Applications for corporate taxis will be accepted from February 24 to March 9 through local taxi associations. <\/p>\n<p> Details for individual taxi and truck operators will be announced in March. The program aims to cover 3,260 vehicles: 1,360 corporate taxis, 1,300 individual taxis, and 600 trucks. <\/p>\n<p> Subsidies will cover 50% of costs for corporate operators (20 million KRW (15,000 USD) subsidy with 20 million KRW (15,000 USD) self-pay) and 80% for individual operators (32 million KRW (24,000 USD) subsidy with 8 million KRW (6,000 USD) self-pay). Applications can be submitted through local transportation associations via various methods, including in-person, mail, email, or fax. <\/p>\n<p> Deputy Minister Hong Ji-seon stated, &#8220;Advanced technology can significantly reduce pedal misapplication accidents. We&#8217;re committed to expanding these safety measures to create a secure environment for both older drivers and the public.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p> TS Chairman Jeong Yong-sik added, &#8220;We&#8217;re working to rapidly deploy these prevention devices to reduce tragic accidents involving older commercial drivers due to pedal confusion.&#8221; <\/p>\n<figure class=\"image align-center\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contents-cdn.viewus.co.kr\/image\/2026\/02\/CP-2023-0084\/image-9fc83c14-2268-45d6-9a08-4220559991f5.jpeg\" alt=\"&nbsp; Photo\" \/><figcaption>&nbsp; Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p> \u24d2E-Daily (<span>https:\/\/www.edaily.co.kr<\/span>, unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and AI training use prohibited. <\/p>\n<div><\/p>\n<h3>Headline News<\/h3>\n<p><span> Analysts warn of potential &#8220;regulatory failure&#8221; as stock exchange ownership cap faces scrutiny <\/span><br \/><span> Lunar New Year sees 27.8 million travelers; highway 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