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Restrictions on Driving with a Foreign-issued International Driver's Permit

□ Example of Restrictions on Driving with a Foreign-issued International Driver's Permit

○ In any of the following circumstances, an individual driving in Korea with a foreign-issued international driver's permit may be prohibited from driving with the international driver's permit by the commissioner of a district police agency for up to one year. (Article 97-(1) of the Road Traffic Act)

  - If the aptitude test is missed or failed.

  - If the individual is involved in a traffic accident, regardless of who is at fault.

  - If the individual is a Korean national with a canceled or suspended driver's license who is still in the disqualification period.

  - If the individual has violated a law, order, or disposition pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles.

○ An individual who is prohibited from driving with an international driver's permit shall submit his or her international driver's permit to the commissioner of a district police agency who issues the prohibition. (Article 97-(2) of the Road Traffic Act)

○ In this case, the international driver's permit can be returned if requested by the holder when the prohibition is lifted or when the holder is departing Korea during the period of prohibition. (Article 97-(3) of the Road Traffic Act)

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