Note! The traffic rules in Japan will be revised. In the future, if you use your mobile phone while riding a bicycle, you will be fined heavily. It's 12,000 yen at a time. It's a lot more than a fine for driving at a red light, or ignoring a "stop for a moment" sign.
According to Japanese media reports, the Japanese Cabinet recently passed the "Amendment to the Road Traffic Law". The most notable aspect of this is the increased penalties for cycling violations. It's basically the same as a driving violation.
For example, if you hit ** while riding a bicycle, you will be fined 12,000 yen; Riding a bicycle for running a red light is fined 6,000 yen; Temporary non-stop fine 5,000 yen and so on.
The penalty is for those over 16 years of age.
In addition, if you are drunk and ride a bicycle and cause a traffic accident, or if you chase other bicycles or cars, you may be subject to criminal punishment, which is also known as a "red ticket".
Japanese media said that it is expected that the amendment will be submitted to this year's regular session of the Diet for discussion. It is expected to be adopted in the next 2 years.
However, bicycles will be regulated in the same way as they are today. Guidance focus areas, routes, etc., limited to commuting and school hours.
A Japanese netizen said: "As a mother of three children, I very much agree with the inclusion of bicycle violations in the punishment." I often see people on the street who are riding bicycles on a rampage, ignoring traffic lights, and people riding bicycles with umbrellas in one hand on rainy days. I wish these violations had been included in the fines sooner rather than later. ”
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