Based on ‘Motor Truck Transportation Service Act’, Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles can only be registered when vehicles are replaced or scrapped; Commercial Vehicle Quota System
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Due to the quota system, vehicle sales significantly shrunk.
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License plate markets are formed for new vehicle registration.
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Sales Volume has been dramatically reduced.
Understanding the complicated issues in Korea, it is requested to abolish the quota system as the nation’s Motor Truck transportation service system develops, step by step.
2. Passenger Vehicle
2.1 Introduction of New Technology
New technologies which are already adopted in foreign markets are often unavailable in Korea Market due to the lack of regulations or standards. Korean authorities do not allow new technology until regulations/standards are ready.
Late introduction of new technology which aim for the safety of drivers, passengers and also pedestrians.
Ex) Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) : AFS is a headlamp orientation control system that takes into account both steering angle and vehicle speed to orient the headlamps to an angle that provides better night-time visibility.
AFS provides a wider range of visibility during cornering, the illumination of gaze point of up to 300% of that offered by conventional fixed headlights, with visible distance increased by some 35%. From both the driver’s viewpoint and that of pedestrian, AFS significantly increases safety at night. (Currently, partial function allowed only, took 5 years in legislation)
If manufacturers provide technical background and ampl information, new technology should be allowed while authorities come up with standards or regulations.
2.2 Legislation
Often enforcement regulations are released relatively late after new legislation or amendment of law. Sometimes, with completely different contexts from what have been discussed.
The regulations are released late which give manufacturers shorter preparation time. It is difficult for them to have a mid or long term plan.
Ex) Some regulations give only a week notice before its enforcement.
Although discussion often takes places between the authorities and the manufacturers / importers, it is requested to have a consistency and also enough time for preparation.
2.3 Job rotation system in Government
Person in charge changes too often due to job rotation system
Environment and vehicle safety fields require expert decisions and policies. We understand the importance of the job rotation system, however, sometime it creates lack of consistency in policy and decision makings.
Permanency / Consistency / Specialty are requested
