Expressways in

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(), officially called as National expressways (), are operated by the

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. They were originally numbered in order of construction. Since August 24, 2001, they have been numbered in a scheme somewhat similar to that of the

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; the icons of the South Korean Expressways are notably similar to those in the United States because they are shaped like U.S. Highway shields and colored like Interstate shields with red, white, and blue, the colors of the flag of South Korea. * Arterial routes are designated by two-digit numbers, with north–south routes having odd numbers, and east–west routes having even numbers. Primary routes (i.e. major thoroughfares) have 5 or 0 as their last digit, while secondary routes end in other digits. * Branch routes have three-digit route numbers, where the first two digits match the route number of an arterial route. * Belt lines have three-digit route numbers where the first digit matches the respective city's postal code. * Route numbers in the range 70–99 are not used in South Korea; they are reserved for designations in the event of

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. * The

Gyeongbu Expressway The Gyeongbu Expressway ( ko, 경부고속도로; ''Gyeongbu Gosokdoro'') ( Asian Highway Network ) is the second oldest and most heavily travelled expressway in South Korea, connecting Seoul to Suwon, Daejeon, Gumi, Daegu, Gyeongju, Ulsan ...

kept its Route 1 designation, as it is

's first and most important expressway.

List of expressways

* red backgrounds are not opened to traffic

Numbering scheme until 2001

A numbering scheme of expressways in South Korea changed in 2001. Before 2001, roads are numbered as order of its approval (although not exactly same). This list below is the lines by the old scheme. Note that name, origin and terminus of some lines are changed with numbering scheme.

Access restrictions

Motorcycling restrictions

Korean Sign - Vehicles Only and No Thoroughfare for Motorcycles 3

Korean Sign - Vehicles Only and No Thoroughfare for Motorcycles

Since June 1, 1972, all motorcycles except police motorcycles are prohibited from driving on expressways in South Korea, regardless of engine displacement. Before 1972, motorcycles with an engine displacement greater than 250 cc were permitted on expressways. Since March 15, 1992, all motorcycles except police motorcycles have been banned from certain other roads designated for motor vehicles only.Law Available in English, requires manual click
South Korea Road Traffic Act
/ref> These roads are marked by a circular blue sign with a white silhouette of a car.

References

External links

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