Article 93 (Cancellation or Suspension of Driver's License)

The Metropolitan Area and Provincial Police Agency Commissioner shall, in accordance with the standards prescribed by the Minister of the Interior and Safety, cancel or suspend the validity of a driver's license (including a conditional driver's license, but excluding a learner's permit; hereinafter the same applies in this Article) for a period not exceeding one year, if the holder of the driver's license falls under any of the following subparagraphs. However, in cases falling under subparagraphs 2, 3, 3-2, 4, 4-2, 7, 8, 8-2, 9 (excluding cases where the period for the regular aptitude test has passed), 14, 16, 17, and 20 through 23, the driver's license shall be canceled (in the case falling under subparagraph 8-2, the scope of the driver's license to be canceled shall be limited to the driver's license obtained through false or other fraudulent means), and in the case falling under subparagraph 18, if there is no justifiable reason, the driver's license shall be canceled or suspended for a period not exceeding one year upon the request of the head of the relevant administrative agency. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013, Nov. 19, 2014, Dec. 30, 2014, Aug. 11, 2015, Jan. 27, 2016, Jul. 26, 2017, Mar. 27, 2018, Dec. 24, 2018, Jun. 9, 2020, Dec. 22, 2020, Jan. 12, 2021, Oct. 24, 2023, Feb. 13, 2024, Mar. 19, 2024, Dec. 3, 2024, Apr. 1, 2025> 1. Driving a motor vehicle, etc. while intoxicated in violation of Article 44 (1). 2. A person who has violated Article 44 (1), the latter part of paragraph (2), or paragraph (5) (limited to cases of driving a motor vehicle, etc.; hereinafter the same applies in this subparagraph and subparagraph 3) and subsequently violates the same Article (1) again, thereby becoming subject to suspension of the driver's license. 3. Refusing to undergo measurement by a police officer, despite having reasonable grounds to believe that the person is intoxicated, in violation of the latter part of Article 44 (2). 3-2. Engaging in an act of obstructing a breathalyzer test after driving a motor vehicle, etc. while under the influence of alcohol, despite having reasonable grounds to believe that the person is under the influence of alcohol, in violation of the latter part of Article 44 (5). 4. Driving a motor vehicle, etc. when there is a risk of being unable to drive normally due to the influence of drugs, in violation of Article 45 (1) (however, this excludes driving a personal mobility device). 4-2. Refusing to undergo measurement by a police officer, despite having reasonable grounds to believe that the person is under the influence of drugs to the extent that normal driving is at risk, in violation of the latter part of Article 45 (2). 5. Engaging in a joint dangerous driving act in violation of Article 46 (1). 5-2. Engaging in reckless driving in violation of Article 46-3. 5-3. Driving a motor vehicle, etc. at a speed exceeding 100 kilometers per hour more than the maximum speed prescribed in Article 17 (1) and (2), three or more times, in violation of Article 17 (3). 6. Failing to take necessary measures or make a report as prescribed in Article 54 (1) or (2) after causing a traffic accident resulting in death or injury. 7. Falling under the categories of persons who are ineligible to obtain a driver's license, as prescribed in Article 82 (1) 2 through 5. 8. Discovering that a person who is ineligible to obtain a driver's license pursuant to Article 82 has obtained a driver's license or a certificate replacing a driver's license during the period of suspension of the driver's license's validity. 8-2. Obtaining a driver's license through false or other fraudulent means. 9. Failing to undergo the aptitude test or failing the aptitude test as prescribed in Article 87 (2) or 88 (1). 10. Causing a traffic accident due to intent or negligence while driving. 10-2. The holder of a driver's license committing an act in violation of Article 258-2 (Special Injury), Article 261 (Special Assault), Article 284 (Special Threat), or Article 369 (Special Damage) of the Criminal Act, using a motor vehicle, etc. 11. The holder of a driver's license using a motor vehicle, etc. as a tool or location for a crime and committing any of the following offenses: a. Offenses under Articles 4 through 9 of the 「National Security Act」 and the offense of fabricating, destroying, or concealing evidence under Article 12 of the same Act. b. Offenses under the 「Criminal Act」: 1) Murder, abandonment of a corpse, or arson. 2) Robbery, rape, or sexual assault. 3) Kidnapping, enticement, or confinement. 4) Habitual theft (limited to cases of transporting stolen goods). 5) Obstruction of traffic (limited to cases of violation through the force of a group or crowd). c. Offenses under Articles 8 through 10 of the 「Act on the Prevention of Insurance Fraud」. 12. Stealing or taking away another person's motor vehicle, etc. 13. Taking a driver's license examination in place of another person to enable that person to obtain a driver's license fraudulently, in violation of Article 83. 14. Assaulting police officers, etc. and city or county officials performing traffic enforcement duties under this Act. 15. Lending one's driver's license to another person or borrowing another person's driver's license for the purpose of using it fraudulently. 16. Driving a motor vehicle, etc. that is not registered under the 「Motor Vehicle Management Act」 or has not obtained a temporary driving permit (excluding motorcycles). 17. Having a reason for cancellation of a learner's permit prior to obtaining a Class 1 or Class 2 ordinary driver's license. 18. The head of a relevant administrative agency requesting the cancellation or suspension of a driver's license under another law. 18-2. Driving a cargo vehicle in violation of Article 39 (1) or (4). 19. Violating this Act or any order or disposition under this Act. 20. Voluntarily returning a driver's license to the Metropolitan Area and Provincial Police Agency Commissioner with the intention of having the driver's license invalidated. However, this shall not apply if the driver's license to be invalidated is subject to cancellation or suspension, or is currently under a period of suspension. 21. Driving a motor vehicle, etc. equipped with an alcohol interlock device without registering it with the Metropolitan Area and Provincial Police Agency, in violation of Article 50-3 (1). 22. Driving a motor vehicle, etc. equipped with an alcohol interlock device that is not installed or is installed in a manner that does not meet the installation standards, in violation of Article 50-3 (3). 23. Driving a motor vehicle, etc. equipped with an alcohol interlock device, knowing that the device has been dismantled, tampered with, or otherwise rendered ineffective, in violation of Article 50-3 (4).

The Metropolitan Area and Provincial Police Agency Commissioner shall cancel a learner's permit if the holder of the learner's permit causes a traffic accident due to intent or negligence while driving, or violates this Act or any order or disposition under this Act. However, this shall not apply in cases prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as when the holder is not at fault. <Amended on Dec. 22, 2020>