Korea Moves to Mandate Pedal Misapplication Prevention Systems in New Vehicles from 2029
On July 10, 2026, Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced an amendment to the Regulations for Performance and Safety Standards of Motor Vehicles and Vehicle Parts ( MOLIT Ordinance No. 1602 ). Under the amended regulation, Pedal Misapplication Accident Prevention Systems (PMAPS) will become mandatory for passenger cars and for buses, trucks, and special-purpose vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 3.5 metric tons or less. Q1. What is a Pedal Misapplication Accident Prevention System (PMAPS)? A Pedal Misapplication Accident Prevention System (PMAPS) is a system that detects a driver's misapplication of the accelerator pedal and prevents or controls unintended sudden acceleration. Q2. Which vehicles are subject to the mandatory requirement? The following vehicles are covered by the requirement: Passenger cars Buses with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 3.5 metric tons or less Trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 3.5 me...