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Bicycle Rules Change (Starting April 1, 2026)

2026/3/10Notice

Starting April 1, 2026, cyclists aged 16 and over who fail to follow traffic rules will be subject to a traffic violation (blue ticket).

Violations and Fines that Result in a Blue Ticket
  • Failing to Obey a Traffic Light: 6,000 yen
  • Failing to Stop: 5,000 yen
  • Riding on the Right Side: 6,000 yen
  • Using a Cell Phone: 12,000 yen
  • Entering a Railroad Crossing When Not Allowed: 7,000 yen
  • Riding a Bicycle with Broken Brakes: 5,000 yen

Serious violations or traffic accidents will result in criminal proceedings (a red ticket).

(Examples)

  • Driving while intoxicated due to excessive drinking.
  • Obstructing other vehicles.
  • Using a cell phone, etc.

For more information, please click here.(Available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean)

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