![A police officer stops an electric scooter driver in Hongdae, western Seoul, on Thursday. According to an amendment to the Road Traffic Act, unlicensed e-scooter riders are subject to a 100,000 won fine from Thursday. Those caught riding without helmets face a 20,000 won fine. A 40,000-won fine is imposed if two or more people are seen riding an e-scooter. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10983870.webp?imageId=10983870&width=960&height=674&format=jpg)
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