A major accident has made traffic on an expressway dangerous and congested. Which statement about what a police officer (excluding autonomous municipal police) may do is correct?
When traffic on an expressway becomes dangerous or congested because of road damage or a traffic accident, police officers (excluding autonomous police officers) may take measures to the extent necessary (Article 58 of the Road Traffic Act). Ask whether that power depends on conditions such as another body's consent, and whether it can be directed at drivers too.
Answer: ①
Explanation
Under Article 58 of the Road Traffic Act, when traffic on an expressway or automobile road is dangerous or congested due to road damage, an accident, etc., a police officer (excluding autonomous municipal police) may, to the extent necessary, temporarily prohibit or restrict moving vehicles or order drivers to take necessary measures. The operator's consent is not required, and drivers must comply.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제58조