Jesse Lingard of FC Seoul expressed his apology on social networking services over the allegation that he rode an electric kickboard without a driver’s license. “I rode an electric kickboard for a while. I didn’t know the regulation that requires wearing a helmet. I also didn’t know that only drivers with a driver’s license can ride it,” Lingard posted a video on his Instagram account on Thursday. “I hope foreigners visiting Korea can check this regulation carefully. Safety always comes first. I will never do this again.”
Lingard posted a video of himself riding an electric kickboard on his SNS on the 16th, but controversy arose as he was not wearing a helmet. Moreover, controversy over unlicensed driving erupted when it was revealed that he was suspended for 18 months with a fine for drunk driving in the UK in September last year. As a result, the Gangnam Police Station said on the 17th that it has opened an investigation into Lingard’s driver’s license status and whether he is drunk. 토토사이트
Lingard said, “I apologize for the video I posted earlier. Countries outside of the U.K. have different regulations when riding an electric kickboard. You have to be careful of your safety and be aware of the regulations.” He stressed that foreigners must be familiar with the country’s traffic regulations through experience in Korea.
Lingard’s incident served as an opportunity to recall the importance of safety regulations for the use of electric kickboards. It is clearly defined that a helmet must be worn and a driver’s license is required when using an electric kickboard in Korea. These regulations are considered the minimum device for the safety of users.