Updated:March 28, 2024

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To Bicycle Riders

Bicycles should keep to the left edge of the road

For those who are less than 13 years old or 70 years old and older, physically handicapped disabled persons, or in any of the following cases, bicycles can be ridden on the sidewalk.

 

If riding a bicycle on a sidewalk is permitted by road signs

Pedestrians have priority on sidewalks. Slow down and ride the bicycle on the section of the sidewalk nearest the road or the section designated by the road sign.

 

If it is dangerous to ride on the road

  1. If it is difficult to ride on the left side of the road due to parked vehicles or road construction
  2. If you are in danger of having an accident with a car because the road is busy and the road is narrow

 

The number of persons on a bicycle

In principle, only the rider can be on the bicycle.

 

In the case of a bicycle with a cyclist and two infants

In the case of a bicycle for a rider and two infants (a bicycle with a special structure or if equipped with equipment for two infants to ride), a rider aged 16 or older can carry two infants less than 6 years of age on the bicycle.

Please wear a helmet to protect your head.

 

Inquiries: Area Traffic Division, Area Traffic Section

Tel: 03-3578-2264

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