When you take a taxi, you hear "There's an enforcement camera ahead" nonstop. A foreign student once asked, "Is the driver talking to me?" It isn't meant for the passenger. ## Why the voice never stops Korean roads have a lot of cameras that measure speed. They were added to reduce accidents, and there are some in child protection zones in front of schools, too. There's also section enforcement, which measures your average speed between two points. Since there are so many cameras, the navigation app warns you ahead of time. Many drivers slow down only in front of cameras, so the alerts come up even more often. ## The price drivers pay For taxi drivers, enforcement is a heavy burden. If you get caught, you can lose money and have points deducted from your driving record. On top of that, since working hours are income, a single ticket can ruin a whole day's work. Compared to that, listening to the guidance voice costs almost nothing. That's why they don't turn the sound off. The exact amounts and points may change, so check on the National Police Agency's Traffic Civil Service 24 (eFine). ## What passengers should know If the sound is too loud, try saying gently, "Could you turn it down a bit, please?" Sometimes the driver will turn it down, and sometimes not. That's because, for the driver, it's a tool for work. If you're planning to rent a car, be even more careful. If you get caught by enforcement, the notice comes back later through the rental car company. Even after you've left Korea. When your GPS says "There's a camera ahead," listen to it the way a Korean would.