VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF

A vehicle control apparatus includes a sensor device that obtains position information and driving information of a vehicle, a communication device that receives traffic light information related to at least one traffic light associated with the position information from the outside thereof, and a controller configured for determining whether to provide a service prohibited for use while the vehicle is traveling, depending on a remaining time until a signal for allowing the vehicle to drive is turned on, which is determined based on at least one of the position information, the driving information, the traffic light information, or a combination thereof.