[Photo] 416 vehicles fined for violating new emissions regulation

On Dec. 1, the Seoul Metropolitan Government began enforcing its restrictions on aging vehicles operating within the boundaries of the old city wall from 6 am to 9 pm in an effort to battle pollution. A total of 416 vehicles classified as releasing Grade 5 emissions were caught by special cameras and fined 250,000 won (US$211.36) on this day. Grade 5 vehicles have the worst emission rating, comprising mostly diesel vehicles produced before 2002 and gasoline vehicles produced before 1987.