A training system has been established for malicious/dangerous bicycle riders

The Revised Road Traffic Law pertaining to bicycles went into effect on June 1, 2015.
A malicious/dangerous rider who has been cited for "malicious/dangerous acts" while riding a bicycle two times or more within three years must enroll in a safety training session.

 

Applicable "Malicious/Dangerous Acts"

1. Ignoring a traffic light
2. Violation of the prohibition of passage
3. Violation of slow riding on a pedestrian sidewalk
4. Violation of the distinction of passage
5. Interfering with a pedestrian’s passage on a side strip
6. Entering a railroad crossing when crossing bars are lowered
7. Breach of the obligation to ride safely by interfering with the right-of-the-way of a car at an intersection, etc.
8. Interfering with the right-of-the-way of a car making a right turn at an intersection, etc.
9. Breach of the obligation to ride safely at a roundabout
10. Violation of not stopping at designated places
11. Interfering with pedestrians on a sidewalk
12. Riding a bicycle with a defective brake system
13. Drinking and riding
14. Breach of the obligation to ride safely by using a mobile phone, etc.
15. Dangerous behavior such as obstructive driving (tailgating)

 

There are criminal penalties for dangerous bicycle riding

• Drinking and riding
  Imprisonment of up to five years or a fine of up to ¥1,000,000 (In the case of intoxicated riding)
• Riding on the right-hand side
  Imprisonment of up to three months or a fine of up to ¥50,000
• Riding with an open umbrella or carrying an article
  A fine of up to ¥50,000
• Riding while talking on a mobile phone or looking at a screen
  A fine of up to ¥50,000

 

Inquiries: Traffic Affairs Subsection, Community Transportation Section

Tel: 03-3578-2262