Table of Contents
- New Attempt for Safe Motorcycle Operation: Introduction of Front Number Plate Stickers
- Key Details of the Front Number Plate Sticker Pilot Project
- Participation Benefits: Practical Rewards Provided
- Why a Front Sticker? Reasons Against Metal Plates?
- Concurrent Promotion of Rear Number Plate Improvements
- Thorough Verification of Effectiveness Before Institutionalization
- Conclusion: The First Step Towards Improving Motorcycle Identification and Expanding Safe Driving Culture
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
New Attempt for Safe Motorcycle Operation: Introduction of Front Number Plate Stickers
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to implement a 'front number plate sticker pilot project' for commercial motorcycles for a year starting from October 2025. This project aims to enhance the identification of motorcycles and address issues related to traffic law violations and safety accidents caused by the increase in delivery services.
This pilot project is an important process to evaluate the effectiveness before the institutional introduction and will contribute to overcoming the limitations of the existing number plate system, which is currently only attached to the rear. The goal is to provide the foundational data necessary for establishing a legal means of front identification for motorcycles in the future.
Key Details of the Front Number Plate Sticker Pilot Project
This project will run from October 2025 to September 2026 for a duration of one year. The target participants are individuals operating commercial motorcycles in metropolitan cities with populations over 1 million as well as special and wide metropolitan cities.
A total of 11 cities are eligible, including Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan, Suwon, Goyang, Yongin, and Changwon.
The recruitment will be for 5,000 individuals, and applications can be voluntarily made via the “WithDrive” app from August to September 2025.
Participation Benefits: Practical Rewards Provided
Participants in the pilot project will receive a certification called 'RidingGuides,' along with various benefits. The transportation insurance premium will be discounted by 1.5%, and engine oil changes will be free of charge. Additionally, a one-time free inspection service for electric motorcycles will also be provided.
A gifticon worth 40,000 won will be distributed annually. Participants will be able to affix the front number stickers at designated repair centers specified by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority or the Motorcycle Maintenance Association, with the opportunity to choose an easily identifiable design.
Why a Front Sticker? Reasons Against Metal Plates?
There was a discussion regarding the method of attaching the front number plate, but the use of metal plates was abandoned due to various safety issues. It is difficult to ensure pedestrian safety in the event of a collision, and if the metal plate breaks, the risk of secondary accidents increases. Additionally, there's a concern about decreased stability due to air resistance while driving.
For these reasons, a safer and more flexible sticker method was prioritized. The standard sizes for the stickers are prepared in various dimensions such as 200×50mm, 250×62.5mm, and 200×100mm, designed to be affixed to the front of the vehicle to enhance visibility.
Concurrent Promotion of Rear Number Plate Improvements
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to overhaul the existing rear number plates alongside the pilot operation of stickers. As of March 2026, a unified numbering system will be introduced nationwide, and the size of the number plates will be expanded to enhance visibility and improve the efficiency of enforcement.
Currently used regional numbers and blue design number plates are 115mm in height, but the improved number plates will change to black and increase to 150mm in height. These changes are expected to have a positive impact on vehicle management and enforcement.
Thorough Verification of Effectiveness Before Institutionalization
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to collect data through various methods to evaluate the outcomes of the pilot project. Surveys will be conducted among participants, and changes in traffic accident rates and violations will be analyzed to derive results. Through this process, a scientific decision on the future introduction of the system will be made.
Additionally, the material, design, and attachment method of the stickers will be improved through future research projects. Ongoing consultations with relevant agencies will also be conducted to establish a more stable operating system. These efforts are expected to lead to effective traffic safety measures.
Conclusion: The First Step Towards Improving Motorcycle Identification and Expanding Safe Driving Culture
The front number plate sticker pilot project will not only improve the identification methods for motorcycles, but it will also be a significant opportunity to drive changes in traffic safety culture.
In particular, it aims to solve the safety issues arising from the increase of motorcycles due to the growth of the delivery industry. Participants are expected to actively engage due to the practical benefits provided during this process.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport expressed hope that this pilot project will lay the foundation for establishing a safe driving culture.
Motorcycle riders are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy both safety and benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When will the motorcycle front number plate sticker pilot project take place?
The front number plate sticker pilot project will be conducted from October 2025 to September 2026 for one year.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will implement the front number plate sticker pilot project for commercial motorcycles from October 2025 to September 2026. During this period, a pilot operation will be conducted for motorcycle riders who participate in metropolitan cities with populations over 1 million and special and wide areas to verify the effectiveness before institutionalization. The pilot project will focus on gathering foundational data for future institutionalization and improving motorcycle identification.
Q. Who can participate in the front number plate sticker pilot project, and how can they apply?
Commercial motorcycle riders in 11 major cities, like Seoul and Busan, can apply via the 'WithDrive' app.
The pilot project targets individuals operating commercial motorcycles in 11 major cities, including Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan, Suwon, Goyang, Yongin, and Changwon. A total of 5,000 participants will be recruited, and applications can be made voluntarily via the mobile app 'WithDrive' from August to September 2025. Participants will have the stickers applied at designated maintenance centers.
Q. What benefits will participants receive?
Insurance discounts, free engine oil changes, free inspections for electric motorcycles, and gifticons worth 40,000 won will be provided.
Participants in the pilot project will receive a 'RidingGuides' certification, and a 1.5% discount will be applied to transportation insurance premiums. Additionally, they can have their engine oil changed for free, and a one-time free inspection service will be available for electric motorcycles. An annual gifticon worth approximately 40,000 won will also be provided, ensuring practical benefits for participants. They will receive stickers designed for easy identification at designated maintenance centers.
Q. Why is the front number plate being introduced as a sticker and not as a metal plate?
Metal plates pose safety risks in collisions and potential secondary accidents, leading to the choice of stickers.
Metal front number plates can threaten the safety of pedestrians and drivers, increasing the risk of injury in accidents and the likelihood of secondary accidents if damaged. Furthermore, concerns exist regarding reduced stability of vehicles due to air resistance while driving. For these reasons, stickers made of safer and more flexible materials have been selected to ensure both visibility and safety.
Q. Are there plans to improve the rear number plate for motorcycles as well?
Yes, from March 2026, plans will be implemented to unify the design and increase the size of rear number plates nationwide.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to improve the existing rear number plates concurrently with the pilot operation of front number plate stickers. Starting from March 2026, a unified numbering system will be introduced nationwide, and the size of rear number plates will be increased from the current 115mm to 150mm, changing their design color to black to enhance visibility. This is expected to enhance efficiency in enforcement and management.
Q. How will the effectiveness of the pilot project be validated?
Surveys and analyses of accident and violation data will be conducted to evaluate the pilot project's effectiveness.
During the pilot project period, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will conduct surveys among participants and thoroughly analyze changes in traffic accident rates and traffic law violations. This will help to scientifically assess the impact that sticker attachment has on motorcycle identification and safe driving. Additionally, research projects will be conducted to improve the sticker's material, design, and attachment methods, with plans to establish a stable operating system.
Q. What are the expected effects of this pilot project on motorcycle safety culture?
It will be an important opportunity for improving motorcycle identification and promoting a safe driving culture.
The front number plate sticker pilot project is the first step to address traffic law violations and accidents among commercial motorcycles which have increased due to growing delivery demands. It is anticipated that motorcycle identification will improve significantly, and that the safety awareness among drivers will increase. By providing practical benefits to participants, it is expected to encourage participation and contribute to creating a safer traffic culture.
