[Anchor]
A 5-day driving restriction for passenger cars took effect at public parking lots nationwide today.
The measure also applies to private passenger vehicles.
On its first day, the rollout caused confusion in several locations.
Kim Dan-bi reported from the scene.
[Reporter]
This is a public parking lot in Gangseo District, Seoul.
One car was halted by the entrance barrier.
Even season-pass holders, who should be allowed to enter, were not recognized by the barrier, so staff had to open it manually.
[On-site audio / Seoul Facilities Corporation official] You can enter this month; I'll open it manually from inside.
Electric vehicles, which are exempt from the restriction, experienced the same issue.
[On-site audio / Seoul Facilities Corporation official] (This is an electric vehicle.) Since the system doesn't recognize them automatically, we'll have to open it manually; it will be inconvenient every Friday.
Confusion wasn't limited to public parking lots.
Vehicles visiting public offices are supposed to be subject to the same 5-day rule as in public parking lots, but in practice they entered and exited freely.
The barriers simply didn't register which vehicles were covered by the rule.
[Seoul A District Office parking lot official (voice altered)] We asked them to update the system quickly, but they said it would take some time.
In principle, drivers aren't supposed to stop even briefly, but officials sometimes make exceptions for those unfamiliar with the rule.
[Seoul B District Office parking lot official (voice altered)] Some people come to pick up items like passports. It takes at most 5 or 10 minutes, so starting next week we'll tell them not to drive in.
The government plans to maintain the 5-day rule at public parking lots until it lifts the resource security alert.
However, public parking lots near traditional markets or tourist attractions are exempt. Check the Seoul Facilities Corporation website for details on which lots are excluded.
Online map platforms have been slow to reflect the 5-day rule, so confusion among users is likely to persist for some time.
This is Kim Dan-bi of Yonhap News TV.
[Video reporting: Jeong Jin-woo, Yang Jae-jun]
[Video editing: Kim Mi-jung]
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