On highways, there are surprisingly many cases where cars stop on the road or accidents occur due to unforeseen circumstances. In particular, it is desirable to use the free highway towing service using the Korea Expressway Corporation call center as soon as possible, as negligent handling on roads running at 100 km/h or more can lead to a bigger accident.
Organize vehicles subject to free towing on highways, scope of use, how to use the call center, and private highway call center phone numbers. 고속도로 무료견인
free highway towing 좋은뉴스
Highway free towing is a free towing service that quickly tows a vehicle stopped on the highway due to a sudden accident or breakdown while driving on the highway to a safe zone to prevent secondary accidents.
Although the service is provided free of charge by the Korea Highway Corporation, it is recommended that you check it carefully and compare it with your personal insurance company as there are additional costs for the target vehicle.
Vehicles subject to free towing on highways
Vehicles subject to the Korea Highway Corporation’s expressway free towing service are limited to general passenger cars, vans with 16 passengers or less, and trucks with cargo within the appropriate weight of 1.4 tons or less.
Please note that the free towing service on the highway cannot be used for too large tour buses or large dump trucks for fast and speedy processing.
Freeway towing coverage
The range of free towing service on the highway is available to the nearest safety zone on the road, such as the nearest rest area, sales office, or drowsiness shelter from the point where the accident occurred.
After arriving in the safety zone, the borrower must pay for two or more free towing services, such as using the emergency roadside service of the insurance company or not taking any trouble after using the towing service.
How to use the Korea Expressway Corporation call center
Korea Expressway Corporation Call Center
The Korea Expressway Corporation call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and services such as text messages and counselor calls are available based on ARS. The Korea Expressway Corporation call center number is 1588-2504.
In the event of an unexpected situation such as a tire puncture, vehicle stoppage, or vehicle accident, if the engine is running, stop the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and turn on the hazard lights. If the ignition is turned off, turn on the hazard lights immediately to secure the safety of the vehicle behind you.
It is dangerous to wait in a vehicle on a fast-moving highway, so move the vehicle on the shoulder or stop the vehicle, look ahead and get out of the vehicle.
After getting off, open the trunk of the vehicle, install a tripod if you have one, and move out of the guardrail or into a safe area.
Contact the police or fire department or call the Korea Expressway Corporation at 1588-2504 to apply for service.
The location of your vehicle is described in the order of the highway name, direction, and number using the starting point sign on the shoulder of the highway, for example, Seoul-Busan Expressway, Busan direction, 40.2 km.
Afterwards, it is towed to a nearby rest area, business office, or sleepy shelter, and then dispatched to the insurance company or towed after processing expenses.
Korea Highway Corporation Free Towing Highway
The Korea Expressway Corporation’s free towing service is available on 32 highways, including the Gyeongbu Line, Yeongdong Line, and Honam Line.
Gyeongbu Line, Yeongdong Line/Donghae Line, Jungbu Line/2nd Middle Bu Line, West Coast Line/Pyeongtaek Siheung Line, Namhae Line/Yeongam Suncheon Line
East-West: Gyeongin Line, 2nd Gyeongin Line, Seoul Yangyang Line, Incheon International Airport Line, Pyeongtaek Jecheon Line, Gwangju University Gu Line/Muan Gwangju Line, Iksan Jangsu Line/Daegu Pohang Line, Dangjin Daejeon Line/Cheongwon Sangju Line, Ulsan Line
North-South direction: Daejeon Tongyeong Line, Cheonan Nonsan Line/Seocheon Gongju Line, Honam Line, Jungbu Naeryuk Line, Jungang Line, Seoul Yongin Line/Pyeongtaek Hwaseong Line, Daegu Busan Line/Busan Ulsan Line, Suncheon Wanju Line, Gochang Damyang Line
Circular lines and branch lines: Seoul Outer Circulation Line, Namhae 1st Branch Line/Namhae 2nd Branch Line, Jungan Line Branch Line, Honam Line Branch Line, Metropolitan Area 2nd Circulation Line, Daejeon Southern Circulation Line
Private highway free towing direct call center phone number
In addition to the Korea Expressway Corporation call center, there are 10 private highway free towing call center phone numbers, including Incheon International Airport and Seoul-Chuncheon.
Incheon Airport: 032-560-6100
Incheon Bridge: 032-745-8100
Pyeongtaek-Seoul: 1661-5688
Pyeongtaek-Hwaseong: 031-289-2305
Seoul-Chuncheon: 033-269-1400
Seoul outer circle line: 1644-2505
Yongin-Seoul: 1599-2505
Cheonan-Nonsan: 041-850-6820
Busan-Ulsan: 052-255-3366
Daegu-Busan: 1688-7003
Free highway towing service is difficult to think of at the time of an accident, so it is useful to know available vehicles, roads, and call center phone numbers before driving long distances. We hope everyone drives safely on the highway.