US EditionCyclists in Japan risk jail for using mobile phone, riding while drunk
- A revised Japanese traffic law now enforces prison terms and fines for cyclists using mobile phones or riding while drunk.
- Cyclists caught using phones may face up to six months in prison or fines of 100,000 yen.
- Over 72,000 bicycle accidents occurred in Japan in 2023, comprising over 20% of all traffic accidents.
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Cyclists on Phone Can Face Six Months in Jail Under Japan New Laws
Japan has introduced strict new regulations targeting cyclists with penalties and jail for mobile phone use and alcohol consumption while riding. Under the revised road traffic law, cyclists caught using a mobile phone while riding face up to six months in jail or a $655vfine. Cyclists can face heft fines or time in hail for breaking the new laws $3,278 Fine For Drunk Riding Those riding under the influence of alcohol can put cyclists for th…
Japan says ‘no biking and texting’: New law introduces jail time for cycling while using your phone
Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months in jail under strict new rules that entered into force Friday. Those who breach the revised road traffic law can be punished with a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of up to 100,000 yen ($660). "Making a call with a smartphone in your hand while cycling, or watching the screen, is now banned and subject to punishment," a National Police Agency leaflet says.
Cyclists who use a mobile phone while pedaling in Japan could face up to six months in prison, according to a new law that is being enforced from Friday, reports the BBC.
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