Crimes related to traffic accidents

Crimes related to traffic accidents typically involve violations of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes (traffic crimes), and Road Traffic Act (drunk driving). In the past, courts tended to show some leniency toward traffic crimes under the assumption of negligence. However, due to the current zero-tolerance policy on offenses arising from drunk driving and other traffic accidents, the level of punishment is steadily increasing.
Traffic crimes can happen to anyone, and a single moment of carelessness can turn someone into a serious criminal. Moreover, even in cases of traffic crimes, the outcome can vary greatly depending on the circumstances of the accident and how the suspect testifies or responds.