Signal violation crash at intersection, fine of KRW 4 million after settlement
In a crash where our client turned left against the signal and hit a motorcycle, settlement with the victim and remorse were reflected and a fine of KRW 4 million was imposed.
How the case unfolded
Background
At a signalized intersection, our client turned left on a stop signal and collided with a motorcycle going straight, and the rider suffered injuries requiring months of treatment. Because a signal violation is an exception where insurance or settlement alone does not bar prosecution, our client was charged under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents.
Issues and ruling
The degree of fault and harm weighed against our client. However, the court took into account that our client admitted the offense and showed remorse, settled amicably so that the victim did not want punishment, and chose a fine rather than imprisonment.
Outcome
Our client was sentenced to a fine of KRW 4 million.
This is the outcome of an individual case and does not guarantee the same result in similar matters. Some facts have been generalized to protect the parties involved.
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